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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.
Defence Notes
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.
Defence Notes
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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Naval Warfare
Full “Sense-to-Effect” Torpedo Countermeasure Capability (Sponsored Whitepaper)
27th July 2021
For over a hundred years submarines have lurked beneath the waves, providing a silent and current threat to surface shipping, both commercial and military. During World War I, the sinking of the RMS Lusitania by a torpedo fired from a German U-Boat showed the tactical advantages of having an underwater capability in maritime operations.
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Defence Notes
Cobham bid for Ultra resurrects UK sovereignty concerns
27th July 2021
Ultra Electronics board said it was ‘minded’ to recommend a multibillion-dollar buyout offer from Cobham to shareholders. The possible deal has raised concerns from some corners over the acquisition of UK defence companies by foreign firms.
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Air Warfare
Airbus lines up H145M Spike ER2 live fire tests
27th July 2021
Airbus wants to add to the lethality of the H145M multirole helicopter by adding Rafael's Spike ER2 fifth-generation precision-guided missile.
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Air Warfare
Boeing expresses optimism for ‘robust’ Asia-Pacific opportunities
27th July 2021
Boeing is bullish about the future of its aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy affirms shopping list for AUVs
27th July 2021
India does not have a large number of AUVs in service, but it now has a road map to change that situation.
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Defence Notes
Poland lays groundwork for sovereign surveillance satellite capability
26th July 2021
Development of a domestically made microsatellite constellation would plug a gap for Polish defence and security.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Australian Navy extends Camcopter S-100 contract
26th July 2021
The Royal Australian Navy has extended its Camcopter S-100 contract by three years.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense joins effort to replace Bradley IFVs
26th July 2021
Oshkosh Defense has been selected by the US Army to participate in OMFV programme.
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Naval Warfare
Latvia chooses repair and maintenance provider for naval assets
26th July 2021
Local SME to conduct dockyard services for Latvian Naval Forces vessels.
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Air Warfare
UK pushes on with Protector fleet expansion
26th July 2021
The UK orders 13 more MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs from General Atomics for the RAF, despite criticism over the cost of the programme.
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Naval Warfare
Japan, South Korea, France in talks for JPALS
26th July 2021
Raytheon's Joint Precision Approach and Landing System that helps aircraft safely land on carriers in conditions up to sea state five has seen several nations' interest as they look to develop their own aircraft carrier programmes.
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Air Warfare
Boeing supports weapon integration on Super Hornets and Growlers
26th July 2021
OEM Boeing gains another order related to weapon systems integration on USN F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft.
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Training
DoD seeks support for distributed learning initiative
26th July 2021
Industry will help research and facilitate distributed learning standards for DoD.
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Naval Warfare
Japan works on new OPV design and pushes for exports
23rd July 2021
A new OPV design is one item for sale as Japan pushes hard to increase defence equipment exports. (ATLA)
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Air Warfare
USAF orders Puma 3 AE and Raven UAS from AeroVironment
23rd July 2021
Aerovironment has delivered its Puma 3 AE systems to the USAF, while the delivery of its Raven systems is to follow later in the year.
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Air Warfare
Vincorion to supply vital SAR equipment
23rd July 2021
Vincorion to supply rescue hoist systems.
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Air Warfare
Scorpion to aid Rafale mission effectiveness
23rd July 2021
DGA orders new helmet-mounted pilot sights and multifunction displays from Thales for Rafale multirole fighters.
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Defence Notes
SM-3 Block IIA guidance unit moves towards production
23rd July 2021
Raytheon receives contract modification to complete transition work on the Guidance Electronic Unit for the SM-3 Block IIA missile.
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Air Warfare
CARMENTA looks into next-generation aircraft self-protection
23rd July 2021
EU-funded programme seeks to find new countermeasures for aircraft.
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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
