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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.
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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.
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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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![US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026]()
US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026
Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe
Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin exploring opportunity to perform M270 recapitalisation and sustainment work in UK
9th September 2022
Shephard has learned that Lockheed Martin is exploring opportunities to perform recapitalisation work on British Army's M270 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) at Ampthill under plans being assessed and pending US DoD and UK MoD approval.
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Naval Warfare
Canada to complete MCM project review
9th September 2022
Canada's delayed autonomous mine-hunting system acquisition project may finally be restarted.
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Air Warfare
India approves more capable LCA Mk2 fighter
9th September 2022
HAL will design and develop the ultimate version of the Tejas - the Mk2 - for the Indian Air Force.
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Land Warfare
Adaptability – A Battlefield Advantage (sponsored)
8th September 2022
Near peer conflict, political instability and rapidly accelerating technology make for a conflict environment that is characterised by unpredictability.
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Land Warfare
US to give more HIMARS ammunition, artillery rounds and anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine
8th September 2022
The US DoD has announced a new package of military materiel support to Ukraine worth $675 million, including HIMARS ammunition, 105mm howitzer rounds, High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles and more.
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Air Warfare
Training Transformation a CAE Perspective (Sponsored)
8th September 2022
It Started with the Pilot Shortage Over the past decade, air forces around the world have become concerned over a growing shortage of qualified pilots. …
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Naval Warfare
India maintains busy tempo of laying down and launching ships
8th September 2022
Naval corvettes, frigates and coast guard interceptor programmes are all under way in India via various shipyards.
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Air Warfare
Israel to gain additional support services from Lockheed Martin for F-35I Adir
7th September 2022
Lockheed Martin is to provide additional support for the Israeli F-35I Adir programme under a new two-year contract modification.
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Naval Warfare
JFD to supply Swedish Navy with digital diver comms system
7th September 2022
A Digital Diver Communications System from JFD will be installed aboard a Swedish Navy submarine rescue vessel.
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2022: Composite OSU-35K maritime air defence system to equip Kormoran II, Miecznik vessels
7th September 2022
Polish firms combine to develop a new 35mm gun system for naval air defence that can fire airburst munitions and sub-calibre ammunition.
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GSOF Symposium Europe 2022 narrows in on SOF mission requirements (Sponsored)
7th September 2022
In October, Global SOF Symposium – Europe will open its doors to the European Special Operations Forces (SOF) community in Budapest, Hungary, for three days of discussion and collaboration on issues affecting SOF operations worldwide.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines receives its first two Shaldag craft from Israel
7th September 2022
The first two of nine Shaldag fast attack craft have reached Philippine shores.
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Naval Warfare
Two carriers are better than one
6th September 2022
While the recent problems with HMS Prince of Wales are regrettable, the incident has vindicated the UK's decision to purchase two aircraft carriers.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Baykar ramps up TB2 production capacity, pins faith in Ukraine
6th September 2022
The manufacturer of the combat-proven Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is making new investments to increase production capacity, as it also looks to broaden its collaboration with Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
Rolls-Royce nets US contracts worth $1.8 billion over five years
6th September 2022
The two DoD contracts awarded to Rolls-Royce will cover the service of USN and USMC aircraft engines over the next five years.
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Defence Notes
Embraer completes C-390/KC-390 firefighting flight tests
6th September 2022
The Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System will eventually be certified for installation aboard Embraer tanker aircraft ordered by Brazil, Hungary and Portugal.
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Air Warfare
UK and US sow seeds in Australia for respective Wedgetail programmes
5th September 2022
The UK and US have personnel embedded in Australia to learn the ins and outs of the E-7A Wedgetail.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy aircraft carrier weapon crews to receive ballistic shields
5th September 2022
Lateral and centre panel assemblies will provide advanced protection for crewed weapon stations aboard USN nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin gains more Aegis Weapon System capability build work for US Navy
5th September 2022
Lockheed Martin continues to integrate the Aegis Weapon System aboard Arleigh Burke-class vessels.
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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
