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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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![Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV]()
Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV
The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition
Portugal was the second country to purchase the C-390 Millennium aircraft for its air force, originally signing for five aircraft in 2019. This order marks the first time an operator has signed an additional order for the C-390.
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Air Warfare
India begins work on C295 transport assembly facility
1st November 2022
It is now full speed ahead for India's C295W transport aircraft programme, as construction of a final assembly line for the twin turboprop begins.
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Air Warfare
Royal Navy AW159 Wildcat completes missile tests at sea
31st October 2022
During the one-month-long campaign, the RN AW159 Wildcat HMA helicopters operated with seven different weapon loads configurations and test-fired Martlet LMM missiles for the first time in frontline conditions.
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Defence Notes
Europe needs better missile defence, says NATO transformation chief
31st October 2022
NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe for Transformation admits the alliance has neglected peer-on-peer electronic warfare and emphasises the need for European investment in missile defence to counter future Russian threats.
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Naval Warfare
Danish firm opens doors to more modular ship design
31st October 2022
The Cubedin joint venture can trace its roots to the Stanflex concept introduced by the Royal Danish Navy in the late 1980s.
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore commissions its Digital Intelligence Service
28th October 2022
Singapore has set up a fourth digital service alongside its army, navy and air force.
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Defence Notes
New UK cabinet faces old defence budget troubles
28th October 2022
Pressure on the UK government is not easing despite a new Prime Minister taking office. There are plenty of questions as to how Rishi Sunak and his chancellor are planning to sustain defence spending amidst growing economic troubles.
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Defence Notes
Robots put to test for naval maintenance, inspection and repair
27th October 2022
Sarcos has conducted a field trial with the US Navy showcasing the capabilities of robots to support shipyard work above and below the waterline.
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Training
US Space Force partners with Johns Hopkins for leadership training
27th October 2022
The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is partnering with the US Space Force (USSF) on graduate education to prepare officers for the newest branch of the US military.
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Digital Battlespace
Software-defined technology is 'democratising' electronic warfare, says DARPA official
27th October 2022
Software-defined jammers and radars are reducing the cost of development to thousands of dollars and could force a pace of change that makes threat libraries obsolete.
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Defence Helicopter
Demand for MH-60R helicopter 'never higher', Lockheed Martin says
27th October 2022
Norway, Sweden and Spain are three European countries interested in buying the US MH-60R maritime helicopter.
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Defence Notes
Hypersonic testing 'vital' as US pushes for 2023 missile capability
27th October 2022
The launch of two test rockets with experimental payloads forms a 'vital step' in the development of a common glide vehicle and booster for US Navy and US Army hypersonic missile programmes.
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand navy issues an RfT for RHIBs
27th October 2022
The RHIB inventory of New Zealand's navy is set for a complete overhaul beginning next year.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
One-way loitering munition touted as low-cost alternative by Titra
26th October 2022
Turkish company Titra displayed its Deli loitering munition for the first time at this week's SAHA exhibition in Istanbul, with service entry and serial production due before the end of 2022.
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Defence Notes
Rules may need to be broken for successful rollout of JADC2
26th October 2022
Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) panel speakers at the AOC event in Washington DC highlighted the need to take a new approach to acquisition timelines and learn from the commercial world as the DoD moves towards a data-centric philosophy.
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Land Warfare
Australia awards HF network contract to Babcock
26th October 2022
Australia's HF radio programme will be boosted by a new contract given to Babcock.
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Defence Notes
US donates equipment to three Central American partners
25th October 2022
The US is supplying aircraft and vehicles to the armed forces of three Central American nations to help them meet regional security and defence needs.
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Defence Notes
What can the UK do to stop former pilots helping China?
24th October 2022
While new legislations and penalties may help deter some former Royal Air Force pilots from training Chinese personnel, the UK should realise it has played a role in alienating its retirees and needs to better look after its people, experts say.
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2022: Preliminary design review for Canadian Surface Combatant nears the finish line
24th October 2022
The Canadian Surface Combatant project aims to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and Halifax-class frigates with a single ship type.
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy experiences underwater capability gap
21st October 2022
Indian progress on acquiring and deploying AUVs is still rather pedestrian, leaving capability gaps in underwater detection.
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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
