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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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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.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
Naval Warfare
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.
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Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
In Conversation... Shephard's Gerrard Cowan talks to CAE's Marc-Olivier Sabourin about how the training and simulation industry can help militaries achieve essential levels of readiness by leveraging new technology, innovative procurement methods and a truly collaborative approach.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Malaysian Navy decision omits UAV capability
16th April 2014
The Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, has confirmed that the RMN’s planned 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral …
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Defence Helicopter
Defense Services Asia: Bell and Deftech seek joint venture
16th April 2014
Bell Helicopter has announced its intention to form a strategic alliance with Malaysian defence manufacturer Deftech to seek out industrial joint-venture opportunities in the region. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Unmanned tech to support MAF jungle ops
15th April 2014
Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) counter-insurgency (COIN) operations in Sabah, East Malaysia, will significantly influence future unmanned system requirements, industry sources have revealed. In February 2013, …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Beretta showcases I-Protect monitoring system
15th April 2014
Beretta Defense Technologies and Intellitronika have used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to introduce an integrated weapon monitoring system to ASEAN customers. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia : Iveco offers up amphibious and light armour variants to SE Asia
15th April 2014
Militaries in Southeast Asia are demanding more lightweight armoured solutions for tactical vehicle requirements, according to Iveco. Speaking to Shephard at the Defence Services Asia …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: UK to strengthen ties with Malaysia
15th April 2014
UK Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne, attended the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to highlight growing economic and political ties between …
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Naval Warfare
Defense Services Asia: Oto Melara promotes Vulcano
15th April 2014
Finmeccanica subsidiary Oto Melara has used the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to promote its guided ammunition technology to the ASEAN market. Speaking to media …
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Naval Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Saab details submarine strategy
15th April 2014
Saab will initially tackle Swedish requirements for a submarine before turning its attention to the Asia-Pacific market, company president and CEO Hakan Bushke has stated. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Thales advances StarStreak in Asia
14th April 2014
Thales is a step closer to supplying its Starstreak air defence system to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) after formalising a partnership agreement with Weststar …
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Defence Notes
Saab to acquire submarine building business
14th April 2014
Saab is making moves to develop the capability to build submarines with an initial agreement for the acquisition of Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Steele Core unveils ‘Reaper’ sniper rifle
14th April 2014
UK-based Steele Core Designs (SCD) has used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition and conference to unveil its SC-127 Thunderbolt tactical rifle, nicknamed the ‘Reaper’. …
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Defence Helicopter
Defence Services Asia: CAE yakin dengan pertumbuhan pasaran ASEAN
14th April 2014
CAE Defense sedang bertaruh kepada pendekatan bersepadu agensi terhadap simulasi dan latihan sebagai kunci untuk mengakses pasaran ASEAN yang semakin mengembang dalam pertahanan, keselamatan awam …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: CPMIEC realistic in UAS export market
14th April 2014
China National Precision Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CPMIEC) is due to complete development of its WJ-600 surveillance/strike UAS this year but highlighted trade restrictions …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: CAE confident of ASEAN market growth
14th April 2014
CAE Defence is betting on an integrated-agency approach to simulation and training as the key to accessing expanding ASEAN markets in defence, public safety and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Denel planning rotary wing UAS for maritime ops
14th April 2014
Denel Dynamics plans to extend its UAV family with the addition of a rotary wing capability for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), company …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: Malaysia MoD points to ASEAN joint ventures
13th April 2014
Malaysia’s defence minister has expressed his concern over existing financial constraints and highlighted the joint venture approach with other ASEAN countries as the most efficient …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Orsis planning upgraded T-5000 sniper system
13th April 2014
Russian small arms specialist Orsis is developing a more powerful variant of its T-5000 sniper rifle in collaboration with movie legend Steven Seagal, company officials …
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Defence Helicopter
Defence Services Asia: Malaysia lacking immediate procurement projects
11th April 2014
Although the growth of Southeast Asian economies offer great opportunities to defence companies, no new major procurement programmes are expected for Malaysia in the short-term. …
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Defence Helicopter
SAS14: USN considers LCS future
10th April 2014
As the US Navy (USN) and industry await the findings of a task force study into the future of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), confidence …
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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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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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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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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
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
