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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.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
Air Warfare
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
Defence Notes
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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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Land Warfare
US Army reveals JLTV designators
20th October 2016
The US Army has provided official numeric designators for the vehicle variants of the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The JLTV programme has been developed …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Mexican defence industry
20th October 2016
Mexico has been developing and producing its own weapon systems since the early 20th century and went through phases of building its own aircraft, armoured …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Narwhal 20mm gun on display (video)
19th October 2016
French armament specialists Nexter is displaying its Narwhal 20mm remotely-operated naval weapon at this year's Euronaval exhibition in Paris. There are two variants on display, …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Smaller variant of LCS in the works
19th October 2016
Design work on a 92m variant of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is progressing as Lockheed Martin continue its programme of work for the existing …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Bulgarian shipbuilder unveils K-90 corvette
19th October 2016
Bulgarian shipbuilder MTG Dolphin presented its most recent warship designs at Euronaval this week including the K-90 multi purpose corvette. The K-90 will be capable …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: French FTI and export version unveiled (video)
18th October 2016
The design for the planned 4,000t Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire (FTI) for the Marine Nationale was unveiled at Euronaval on Tuesday, the latest and expected …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: MBDA brings Simbad to life (video)
18th October 2016
After recent events in the Middle East that has seen an increase in the use of anti-ship missiles by militant groups, missile specialists MBDA is …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Saab demos A26 design (video)
18th October 2016
Swedish company Saab is at the forefront of producing the next-generation of submarines, with the A26 currently in development for Sweden's navy. Saab's Robert Edlund …
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Defence Notes
South Korea gets first Taurus missiles
18th October 2016
The first lot of Taurus KEPD 350K stand–off missiles have been handed over to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) by MBDA Deutschland-Saab Dynamics …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: What to expect (video)
17th October 2016
Editor Richard Thomas runs through some of the key technologies that are likely to influence naval operations now and in the future. These technologies include …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan to form new research agency
16th October 2016
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that a new agency will be created in 2017 to integrate private sector and military research and development …
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Training
Euronaval 2016: Thales and DCI partner in underwater and EW training
16th October 2016
Thales and the French DCI have concluded two partnership agreements relating to undersea warfare and electronic warfare systems. In an announcement on Friday, Thales revealed …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Norway to push for coast guard vessels
15th October 2016
The Norwegian government this week followed up from June’s long term defence plan with a 2017-budget that involves an increase in the funding level for …
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Land Warfare
New Russian Army group formed
14th October 2016
A new Russian Army formation will be established in the country’s Southern Military District, close to the border with Ukraine. Valery Gerasmiov, chief of the …
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Defence Notes
US mulls AC-208 sale to Iraq
13th October 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential Foreign Military Sale of AC-208 Combat Caravan light attack aircraft, and related support, training …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Cox to showcase CXO300
12th October 2016
Diesel engine manufacturing and design firm Cox Powertrain will preview its CXO300 outboard engine at the Euronaval show from 17-21 October near Paris. A full …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Pansio minelayer handed back after refit
12th October 2016
Atlas Elektronik Finland (AEFI) has handed over the minelayer Pansio to the Finnish Navy this month following a full refit carried out with Uki Workboat …
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Military Logistics
Euronaval 2016: Babcock outline in country partnerships
12th October 2016
Engineering services and support prime Babcock International say they will be pushing the concept of in-country partnerships being used to boost maritime capability at the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: BAE benefit from digital design
12th October 2016
Digital ship design is bringing a range of benefits to upcoming programmes such as the Type 26 global combat ship and River class OPVs, say …
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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![Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations]()
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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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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![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
