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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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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US persists with efforts to harness hydrogen
2nd August 2021
Research teams in the US military and industry are looking to prove the practical benefits of using hydrogen fuel cells.
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Parker-Hannifin set to acquire Meggitt
2nd August 2021
Pending takeover of Meggitt by Parker-Hannifin follows move for Ultra Electronics by US-owned Cobham.
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Air Warfare
India chases C-UAS clarity after recent attack
30th July 2021
India's pursuit of C-UAS solutions is haphazard, and more needs to be done to coordinate efforts and systems.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo delivers first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Portugal
30th July 2021
Leonardo completes the delivery of the first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Montijo, Portugal
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UK joins the space race
30th July 2021
The UK has joined the growing group of nations that are dedicating more resources to the space domain with the launch of its Space Command.
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Air Warfare
MQ-4C Triton makes maiden IFC-4 test flight
30th July 2021
Northrop Grumman meets 'hugely important milestone' for USN MQ-4C Triton programme.
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Naval Warfare
US waits a while longer to lay down the LAW
30th July 2021
The USMC and USN are undecided on further armament options for the Light Amphibious Warship, as the programme remains at the concept design stage.
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Defence Notes
Breakthrough on Turkish sanctions remains far from reality
30th July 2021
The US government is not for changing course on Turkish sanctions but Ankara continues to show it is more than capable of bypassing them.
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Naval Warfare
Sonar 2150 passes sea acceptance trials
30th July 2021
Ultra’s 2150 hull-mounted sonar replaces the Sonar Type 2050, which has been in Royal Navy (RN) service since the 1990s.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to modernise German F123 frigates
30th July 2021
The German Navy’s Brandenburg-class (F123) frigates will get new radars and fire control directors.
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Defence Notes
Babcock hopes for brighter FY2022
30th July 2021
Sales and underlying profits fell for UK-based Babcock International in the 12 months ended 31 March, but it has already picked up new business in the first months of FY2022.
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Defence Notes
UK/European defence industrial policies, plus integrated test and evaluation (podcast)
30th July 2021
Welcome to Episode 30 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo hails H1 results and eyes continued benefits from FCAS
30th July 2021
Italian defence contractor Leonardo claimed a good first half of 2021, with military sales counteracting a decline in its civil aerostructures business hit by COVID-19.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35
30th July 2021
Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman announces strong performance in Q2
29th July 2021
Northrop Grumman has released their Q2 financial results, including sales, profit and concerns for the future.
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Naval Warfare
Israel Shipyards details Greek corvette offering
29th July 2021
Israel Shipyards hopes its Themistocles-class corvette — named after the legendary Athenian naval strategist — will beat out its rival European Patrol Corvette (EPC) to fill Greece's corvette requirement.
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Defence Notes
IAI helps to boost German missile defence
29th July 2021
Elta Systems supports effort to replace legacy radars in Germany.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon gains Lot 35 AMRAAM production contract
29th July 2021
Latest AMRAAM contract for Raytheon includes production for five FMS customers.
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Defence Notes
Choppy waters ahead for UK and NATO in the Black Sea (Opinion)
29th July 2021
NATO planners face a tricky challenge from a riled and increasingly assertive Russia in the Black Sea — but they cannot afford to back down.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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![Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations]()
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
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]()
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]()
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]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
