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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.
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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.
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leidos runs at-sea testing for autonomous vessel prototype
19th November 2014
A prototype maritime autonomy system developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) programme has completed 42 …
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy receives 200th MH-60R Romeo helicopter
17th November 2014
The US Navy’s submarine-hunting MH-60R Romeo helicopter fleet continues to grow, with Lockheed Martin delivering the 200th aircraft to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven-Two (HSM-72). …
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Digital Battlespace
SEA receives ECS order for Royal Navy submarines
14th November 2014
Cohort company, SEA, will deliver external communications equipment for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, with detailed design and long lead procurement work to be conducted …
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Defence Notes
Airshow China: FC-31 fighter makes debut
11th November 2014
The FC-31 fighter, a developmental platform from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), is participating in flying displays at Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai. Widely known …
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Naval Warfare
Egyptian Navy selects Swiftships’ patrol boats
10th November 2014
Swiftships will build six new patrol boats for the Egyptian Navy under a new agreement announced on 5 November. Contract negotiations are being finalised and …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE shipbuilding steps into the future
7th November 2014
BAE Systems has constructed a network of ‘visualisation suites’ at its sites in Glasgow, Portsmouth and Bristol, as it overhauls its approach to the design …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indo Defence: Bonefish captures attention
6th November 2014
PT Lundin and Saab have unveiled a new USV technology demonstrator at Indo Defence 2014. The Bonefish USV combines Saab’s mission systems integration capabilities with …
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Naval Warfare
AEUK wins underwater countermeasures research contract
5th November 2014
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) will conduct underwater defensive aids research under a new three-year £3.5 million contract with UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) agency, Defence …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: EDA Marsur project reaches operational status
31st October 2014
The European Defence Agency’s Maritime Surveillance (Marsur) project has reached operational status, it was announced at Euronaval in Paris on 27 October. Marsur aims to …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales introduces Sea Fire 500 radar
31st October 2014
Thales has developed a new multi-function naval radar designed for use on large surface combatants, called Sea Fire 500. The company introduced the system at …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin selected for ROC Navy MCM programme
31st October 2014
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training will work with Ching Fu Shipbuilding of Taiwan and Intermarine S.p.A. of Italy on a Taiwan Ministry of Defense …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: IAI showcases Katana USV (video)
31st October 2014
IAI business development manager Uri Shenfeld talks to Shephard Media about the capabilities of the IAI Katana unmanned surface vessel at the Euronaval exhibition in …
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Digital Battlespace
TRS-4D radar to equip Freedom Variant LCS
30th October 2014
The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme's adaptable Freedom variant ships will be equipped with the Airbus Defense and Space (D&S) TRS-4D naval radar, …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to upgrade Japan’s Phalanx CIWS
30th October 2014
Raytheon will supply Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) upgrade kits, support equipment and hardware spares to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) under a multi-year …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon demonstrates Griffin C in-flight retargeting
29th October 2014
Flight tests of the Griffin C missile have demonstrated its In-Flight Target Update (IFTU) capability when redirected to a new target in mid-flight. Raytheon made …
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Digital Battlespace
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye reaches IOC with US Navy
29th October 2014
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft has reached initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, and the first operational squadron is now preparing for deployment. …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: MdCN completes final qualification firing
29th October 2014
The final qualification firing of the MdCN missile (Missile de Croisière Naval, also known as NCM or Naval Cruise Missile) has been conducted by the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales launches maritime security solution
29th October 2014
Thales has developed a new waterway protection system called SeeMapper. The company introduced the system, designed protect waterways such as shipping lanes and port access …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Club Corsaire launched to target export maritime market
28th October 2014
A new initiative to boost the reach of small and medium companies within the maritime security market has been launched by MBDA at Euronaval on …
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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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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![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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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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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
