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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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![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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Naval Warfare
UK hunts for uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel to support future commando operations
4th October 2022
With requirements stipulating de-risked and demonstrated technology, Subsea Craft’s VICTA diver delivery unit ticks many of the boxes for the UK’s uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel requirement.
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Training
US Navy places major ASW training target order
4th October 2022
A new production order could see Saab supply additional MK 39 Mod 3 Expandable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Targets for the USN until September 2032.
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Naval Warfare
UK commits to two new survey ships, the first to be procured this year
4th October 2022
Galvanised by the recent damage to the Nordstream pipelines, the UK is procuring new ships for keeping tabs on critical undersea infrastructure.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh receives second C295W, continues quest for new fighters
4th October 2022
Bangladesh is still looking for 16 new fighters, but in the meantime the country's transport fleet is slowly enlarging.
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Digital Battlespace
Drone Guard: The Complete C-sUAV Solution (Sponsored)
3rd October 2022
The proliferation of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV), whether specifically designed and equipped for military use, or adaptations of readily available commercial models, places a heavy burden on those responsible for countering them.
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Air Warfare
FMS contract sees Sierra Nevada sustain Lebanese Super Tucanos
3rd October 2022
Sierra Nevada gains two-year FMS deal to sustain six A-29 Super Tucanos in Lebanese service.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy orders full-rate production support for Evolved Seasparrow Block 2
3rd October 2022
Latest ESSM Block 2 support contract covers SAM purchases for 11 navies.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR awards Block 4-related F-35 contracts
3rd October 2022
Latest contracts cover F-35 Block 4 manufacturing capacity, Block 4 simulation and training plus depot-level engine maintenance.
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Air Warfare
India to opt for air-to-air tanker leasing
3rd October 2022
India continues to beat around the bush concerning obtaining new air-to-air tankers, but a leasing option could be on the way.
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Defence Notes
Russia poised to increase defence spending
30th September 2022
Russia is set to significantly increase its expenditure on defence and national security according to a draft 2023 to 2025 budget.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to upgrade Phalanx CIWS for South Korea
30th September 2022
Raytheon is upgrading and converting four Phalanx systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration for the Republic of Korea Navy.
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Naval Warfare
Shahid Soleimani catamaran enhances Iranian naval capabilities
30th September 2022
Is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy showing its hand to expand beyond the Straits of Hormuz?
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Defence Notes
Acquisition brings ECA Group and iXblue under one roof
30th September 2022
Groupe Gorgé says the combination of ECA Group and iXblue will create a ‘high-tech industrial champion’ for naval robotics and navigation systems.
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Naval Warfare
UK chases new countermeasure system for current and future submarines
30th September 2022
The UK MoD is asking prospective industry bidders for the Next Generation Countermeasure as part of the wider Underwater Defensive Aid Suite programme.
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Defence Notes
Honeywell gains contract to sustain radiation-hardened military microelectronics
29th September 2022
Honeywell receives radiation-hardening support contract for microelectronics.
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Defence Notes
Silent Sentinel to supply long-range thermal cameras for Swedish live fire test sites
29th September 2022
Silent Sentinel will provide its Jaegar platforms with an advanced cold-starter kit for Sweden.
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Defence Notes
USAF braces for new KC-46 delay as RVS 2.0 troubles persist
29th September 2022
The US Air Force is facing up to more KC-46 tanker woes.
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Defence Notes
UK economic emergency sets stage for strong words and hollow actions on defence
29th September 2022
Much as UK Prime Minister Liz Truss wants to project strong British power on the global stage, investment in much-needed capabilities is jeopardised by the fragile economic situation.
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Air Warfare
Thai C-130H capability upgrades reach completion
28th September 2022
With eight aircraft upgrades completed, four Royal Thai Air Force C-130Hs remain to be worked on in 2023.
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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
