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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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Taiwan navy receives newest ‘carrier killer’
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Northrop Grumman aids French Hawkeye delivery schedule
28th July 2021
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BAE Systems to upgrade Finnish CV90s
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Russia showcases new bunker-buster
28th July 2021
Development of the Kh-59MKM missile typifies recent moves in Russia to modernise air-launched penetrating warhead capabilities.
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UK government intervenes to acquire steel components manufacturer
28th July 2021
Decision to nationalise Sheffield Forgemasters is a move to protect a strategically important industrial capability.
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Raytheon demonstrates eJPALS in Yuma tests
28th July 2021
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Naval Warfare
UK to station OPVs ‘permanently’ in Asia
28th July 2021
After a long-time absence, the UK is set to beef up its naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Four more Rafales join Qatar Emiri Air Force
28th July 2021
Qatar continues to expand its combat aircraft capability with the arrival of four additional Rafales.
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Air Warfare
Embraer embarks on C-390 runway tests
28th July 2021
Runway assessments 'analyse the effective operation’ of the C-390 Millennium aircraft, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announces.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems builds ‘next-generation’ LRASM seekers
28th July 2021
BAE Systems gains seeker production contract for stealthy anti-ship missile.
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Land Warfare
Russian Armed Forces receives another batch of Arctic tanks
27th July 2021
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Training
Saab ships second Red Hawk airframe section to Boeing
27th July 2021
On completion of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the T-7A trainer aircraft programme for the USAF, Saab will undertake production of aft airframe sections as its new US facility.
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Naval Warfare
Fourth Avante 2200 corvette takes to the water
27th July 2021
A construction programme for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces also includes technology transfer for Saudi Arabian Military Industries.
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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
