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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
Air Warfare
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
Air Warfare
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: MoD awards Thales naval laser demonstration contract
14th September 2021
Thales will develop a naval directed-energy weapon that will be fitted onto a Type 23 frigate for testing.
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DSEI 2021: BAE launches off with acquisition of In-Space Missions
14th September 2021
BAE Systems has acquired the UK-based satellite company In-Space Missions for an undisclosed figure.
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DSEI 2021: Chess Dynamics expands its portfolio with new Hawkeye MMP
14th September 2021
UK- based Chess Dynamics has announced the release of the new Hawkeye Modular Mission POD (MMP) long-range surveillance device. The Hawkeye (MMP) is the newest …
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Naval Warfare
RAFAEL's Multi-Level Naval EW System Defeats Today’s Most Advanced ECCMs (sponsored)
14th September 2021
Introducing RAFAEL's naval Electronic Warfare (EW) ship protection suite: SEWS-DV deceives and disrupts hostile radar signals; C-Gem lures missiles away.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: Link Microtek supplies mobile local communications for Type 26
14th September 2021
The Azdec optical mobile local communications system allows personnel to use secure voice communications and enables the ability to roam away from base stations without trailing wires.
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DSEI 2021: The story so far and what’s coming on Day 1
14th September 2021
Shephard Media is delighted to be back on the live show news circuit this week at DSEI 2021 — and our team of journalists have …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: BMT unveils highly autonomous warship technologies project
14th September 2021
Design and engineering consultancy BMT has lifted the lid on its 'Highly Autonomous Warship Technologies' project, which is designed to help bridge the gap between current vessels and future lean-crewed autonomous warships.
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Defence Notes
Moldovan military relies on partnerships for modernisation
14th September 2021
With little new modern equipment on the cards, Moldova's military is being forced to reply on training and international cooperation to improve its capability.
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Air Warfare
Indonesia awaits new-build Hercules
14th September 2021
New aircraft - including transport, air-to-air refuelling and amphibious aircraft - are on their way to Indonesia.
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Air Warfare
Saab shows off radar system at ACE 21
13th September 2021
Saab’s Giraffe radar and C2 system have been demonstrated at the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2021 (ACE 21).
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Naval Warfare
UK launches National Shipbuilding Office
13th September 2021
The new office will oversee the implementation of the refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy that is due to be published later this year.
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Digital Battlespace
Enhancing electronic support to achieve spectrum dominance within multi-domain operations (sponsored)
13th September 2021
Activity in the Electro-Magnetic Environment (EME) is increasingly focused towards supporting digital sources.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: Lynred launches new miniature IR detector
13th September 2021
French company Lynred has unveiled Galatea MW, a new IR detector which features a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) design.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: Anduril and jHub seal deal under TALOS programme
13th September 2021
The UK MoD has awarded Anduril Industries a £3.8 million ($5.2 million) contract to support its TALOS programme. Under the new contract, expected to last …
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Training
DSEI 2021: RAF says Waddington will be MQ-9B global training hub
13th September 2021
The UK is to build a Protector International Training Centre at RAF Waddington, hoping to attract operators from around the world.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: PPM displays COTS RF over fibre proof of concept
13th September 2021
PPM explores RF over fibre and extends range with Trival distribution deal.
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Land Warfare
New Latvian APCs receive information systems
13th September 2021
Savox’s integrated information systems have been selected to be installed on Latvia’s 200 new armoured vehicles.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: RN outlines future fleet vision
13th September 2021
A concept for containerised modular systems is on track to enter service over the next decade.
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Canada orders HF receivers from Rohde & Schwarz
13th September 2021
German company to replace HF receivers used by Canadian armed forces.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
