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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
Air Warfare
Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production
New Hyderabad facility will host the first overseas Rafale fuselage line, as India looks to bolster its aerospace ecosystem and align with long-term AMCA goals.
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What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
Holographic and 3D technologies have been lauded by some for their ability to provide technical and operational advantages for military training and planning. But is the hype truly justified?
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Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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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.
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PIRIOU & DCNS awarded B2M programme contract
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Defence Notes
Challenging year ahead for defence industry
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US aerospace and defence companies will continue to face challenges in the coming years despite the negotiated budget deal, industry representatives have suggested. Under the …
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Defence Notes
South Korean defence companies increase exports
7th January 2014
South Korean defence exports increased to $3.4 billion in 2013 bringing it closer to its target of $4 billion of annual exports by 2020. According …
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Naval Warfare
DCI wins EDA Naval Training Support Study contract
6th January 2014
DCI will conduct a Naval Training Support Study (NTSS) to look at training for navigation, mine warfare and diving under a contract awarded by the …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer Fleet complete
2nd January 2014
The Royal Navy’s sixth and final Type 45 Destroyer, HMS Duncan, has entered service four months ahead of schedule, and will now begin a programme …
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Military Logistics
First PW4062 engines for KC-46 tanker delivered
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Land Warfare
Canada cancels $2 billion IFV project
20th December 2013
The Canadian Department of National Defence announced on 20 December the cancellation of its controversial C$2 billion Close Combat Vehicle (CCV) project to acquire infantry …
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Digital Battlespace
Centurion completes first live-fire test with Javelin
20th December 2013
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon awarded DDG 1000 programme contract option
16th December 2013
Raytheon will produce and assemble the remaining hardware and electronics for the US Navy’s Zumwalt-class of multi-mission destroyers, DDG 1000 and 1001. The company was …
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Defence Notes
Nordic countries further defence cooperation
13th December 2013
The Nordic defence ministers have adopted a vision for 2020 showing their commitment to progressing cooperation further in the coming decade as national defence budgets …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA to continue MCM- ITP programme work
13th December 2013
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Digital Battlespace
Textron AirLand's ISR/Strike platform takes flight
13th December 2013
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USN unveils submarine-launched UAV
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The US Navy has revealed details of a submarine-launched electric UAV concept following the conclusion of 12 months of live demonstrations this year. The all-electric, …
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Royal Australian Navy receives first MH-60R helicopters
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What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production
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Billions of pounds earmarked for new munitions factories and submarine expansion ahead of UK Strategic Defence Review
