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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.
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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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BAE-Intel agreement aims to accelerate application of semiconductor technology
5th August 2021
BAE Systems wants to close the development lag in customising COTS advanced electronics for defence programmes.
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Air Warfare
First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
4th August 2021
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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Air Warfare
AARGM-ER developer has next milestone in its sights
4th August 2021
AARGM-ER is scheduled to achieve IOC on USN Super Hornets in September 2023 — and Northrop Grumman also continues to work on the surface-launched AReS variant.
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Air Warfare
US approves Hellenic F-16 fleet upgrades
4th August 2021
An FMS has been approved by the US State Department for F-16 support and equipment to be delivered to Greece.
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SPX snaps up UK-based datalink and RF countermeasures specialist
4th August 2021
Hardware and software integration between both companies could optimise SIGINT to deliver a clearer battlefield picture and facilitate threat interdiction.
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Air Warfare
Triton embarks on test programme following first IFC-4 flight
4th August 2021
USN hopes a comprehensive test programme for MQ-4C in its latest configuration will pave the way for IOC in 2023.
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Air Warfare
India requests Harpoon equipment
4th August 2021
Harpoon Joint Common Test Set would join ten AGM-84L Harpoon Block IIs previously requested by India under the FMS programme.
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Naval Warfare
Egypt commissions final Type 209/1400mod submarine
4th August 2021
Ceremony in Alexandria marks completion of $1.6 billion submarine procurement programme.
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Naval Warfare
HII announces 80% completion of John F. Kennedy carrier
3rd August 2021
HII has passed a significant milestone in the construction of the John F. Kennedy carrier, one of four Gerald R Ford-class carriers ordered by the USN.
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Crystal Group announces new ruggedised video appliances
3rd August 2021
Crystal Group introduces military- and IEC-compliant video encoder and IP KVM.
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ESG and IAI combine again
3rd August 2021
German company works with IAI on ‘proven, agile and robust’ network-centric warfare solution.
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Hensoldt to deliver IFF interrogators to MBDA
3rd August 2021
Hensoldt France and MBDA have agreed a new IFF order.
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Naval Warfare
US lawmakers seek land testbed for DDG(X) power system
3rd August 2021
The US Navy's future destroyer, known as DDG(X), will need massive power generation capabilities to run advanced sensors, directed energy weapons and propulsion systems.
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Naval Warfare
USN and industry tackle shipyard delays
3rd August 2021
The USN is ‘getting after delay days’ as the impact on shipbuilding of COVID-19 abates, says CNO.
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics launches Badger radio
3rd August 2021
New compact twin-channel radio provides multi-level security for naval voice and data communications, says GDMS.
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Defence Notes
China splurges on yet more missile silos
3rd August 2021
Beijing likes to accuse the US of having a ‘Cold War mentality', but China’s current splurge of missile silo building is unprecedented since the Cold War.
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Air Warfare
Horizon Aerospace Technologies releases BlackFish
2nd August 2021
Horizon Aerospace Technologies has released BlackFish, a Sat Phone SIGINT system.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems releases advanced APKWS system
2nd August 2021
BAE Systems has announced its new advance APWS guidance kit for precision-guided rockets.
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Naval Warfare
Chess Dynamics lifts the curtain on latest Sea Eagle system
2nd August 2021
Sea Eagle FCEO MKII will be available globally in 2022.
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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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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
