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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.
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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.
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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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Farnborough 2016: UK ISTAR missions hampered by fleet depletion
13th July 2016
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) ISTAR commander has fired off a stark warning about the future reduction of his fleet of five Sentinel R1 to …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2016: Giving the F-35 its spark (video)
13th July 2016
Undoubtedly one of the stars of the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016) is the next-generation F-35 Lightning, which has finally made its appearance at …
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US considers FMS of ESSMs to Chile
11th July 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSMs) to Chile at a cost …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2016: Airbus provides UK F-35 crypto keys
11th July 2016
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has added three aircraft to its portfolio of cryptographic key management systems, the UK F-35B, Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korea to host THAAD battery
8th July 2016
In a long-anticipated move, South Korea and the US have agreed to base a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery on the Korean Peninsula. The …
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US considers SM-2 sale to South Korea
6th July 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of SM-2 Block IIIB Standard missiles, containers and support to …
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Exercise Interdict sees first JDEAL deployment
6th July 2016
The Joint Deployable Exploitation and Analysis Laboratory’s (JDEAL) light deployable capabilities were used during Exercise Interdict at the National Training Centre of San Gregorio, Zaragoza, …
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Farnborough 2016: Former CAS talks up UK forces capability (video)
6th July 2016
With the Farnborough International Airshow almost upon us, ACM Sir Stephen Dalton (Rtd), president elect of the Royal Aeronautical Society, speaks to Shephard about the …
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India approves four more P-8's
6th July 2016
India will procure four additional Boeing P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft with approval from the country’s Cabinet Committee on Security, which is chaired by Prime …
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Farnborough 2016: UK given wake-up call over Russia
5th July 2016
A higher calibre of Russian experts are needed for the UK to better understand the military challenges posed by Moscow, a UK House of Commons …
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Raytheon, Thales restructure TRS
5th July 2016
Raytheon and Thales have concluded the transaction regarding the way the ThalesRaytheonSystems joint venture will be structured by each stakeholder. Company structure transitions are effective immediately. …
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Farnborough 2016: P-8 takes centre stage
4th July 2016
With the UK government expected to confirm its order for the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the Farnborough International Airshow 2016 (FIA 2016), …
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Farnborough 2016: Brexit fears hover over UK aerospace
4th July 2016
Coming as a welcome relief at a time when the political climate is in a state of flux post-Brexit is the news that the UK aerospace industry …
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Indian Navy gets Varunastra torpedo
4th July 2016
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Varunastra, a ship-launched heavy-weight torpedo, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 29 June. Varunastra has been developed …
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US 4th Fleet prepares for P-8A Poseidon
1st July 2016
A Boeing P-8A Poseidon has arrived at Cooperative Security Location (CSL) Comalapa, El Salvador, in preparation for deployment with the US Navy's 4th Fleet, the …
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Defence Notes
MBDA to supply missiles to Qatar
1st July 2016
MBDA Italia has received a contract worth around $1.12 billion to supply the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) with missiles for their new Fincantieri naval …
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Land Warfare
Farnborough 2016: Digital expertise key to Army 2025
30th June 2016
The future of the British Army will focus on information technology and bringing the force into the digital age, Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon …
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Military Logistics
Magic Carpet flies into testing
30th June 2016
The US Navy’s Strike Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-23) has tested the Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore navy reveals bold plans
30th June 2016
The Ministry of Defence has revealed major ambitions for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in coming years. In a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day …
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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
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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
