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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.
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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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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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UK government warned over arms exports
24th July 2014
Concerns have been raised over the UK government’s handling of international arms exports, in a report published on 23 July for the House of Commons. …
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Digital Battlespace
First upgraded AWACS aircraft delivered to France
22nd July 2014
The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to be upgraded by Boeing for the French Air Force has been delivered on schedule, the …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: Challenges face military helicopter market (video)
22nd July 2014
Alix Leboulanger, research analyst for aerospace and defence at Frost & Sullivan, talks to Shephard Media about the state of the military helicopter market and …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Market challenges outlined (video)
22nd July 2014
John Schmidt, managing director for North America for Accenture, speaks to Shephard Media about the evolving aerospace/defence market at the Farnborough International Airshow.
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Flying buggy launched (video)
21st July 2014
Gilo Industries unveiled its Parajet Skyrunner at Farnborough International Airshow, which the company argues can potentially be applied to a variety of military applications. Skyrunner …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2014 review (video)
18th July 2014
Andrew White, C4ISR editor at Shephard Media, reviews the major developments from the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow.
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: Maiden ‘unmanned’ flight scheduled for SW-4
18th July 2014
AgustaWestland expects to make the first unmanned flight of its SW-4 Solo Optionally Piloted Helicopter (OPH) by the end of the year, company executives have …
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Defence Notes
ADAS: Philippines president sets out military priorities
18th July 2014
The Philippines current bout of military modernisation is meant to improve the country’s disaster response and territorial defence, and should be viewed in that light …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: Interest grows in APKWS
17th July 2014
BAE Systems plans to expand its APKWS market into the US Army and US Navy rotary and fixed wing fleets as well as overseas to …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Aero Vodochody unveils jet trainer
17th July 2014
Aero Vodochody has announced the development of a jet trainer aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow. The new aircraft builds on the successful L-39 family of …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: AW149 ready for global market
17th July 2014
AgustaWestland is confident its AW149 multi-role helicopter is ready for the international market, after announcing Italian military certification of the platform during the Farnborough International …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Rotron to supply engines to CybAero
17th July 2014
Rotron has been selected to supply the propulsion system for CybAero’s Apid 60 VTOL UAV, it was revealed at the Farnborough International Air Show on …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Selex ES advances BriteCloud decoy
17th July 2014
Selex ES has announced imminent field trials of its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) technology at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. Flight tests of …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough: Cascade moves on C-130K maintenance
17th July 2014
New avionics are being integrated into two C-130K Hercules transport aircraft destined for Mexico and will be delivered by Cascade Aerospace in Q1 2015, it …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: BAE pushes Broadsword
17th July 2014
BAE Systems continues to advance its Broadsword electronic soldier system which aims to reduce the quantity of batteries carried by soldiers in the field. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Year of the Gripen?
16th July 2014
Saab has revealed plans to inaugurate an avionics systems test rig for further development of the Gripen E fighter. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, …
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Defence Notes
ADAS: AFP confronts internal threats
16th July 2014
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has viable strategies in place to combat the internal and external dangers the country is currently facing, according …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Tornado will go out in style
16th July 2014
UK RAF Tornado aircraft will receive further upgrade packages to provide additional capabilities up until their scheduled retirement in 2019, it has been confirmed. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
Merlin Mk2 helicopters complete Exercise Deep Blue
15th July 2014
Nine Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters have taken part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic Ocean, simulating their anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol and casualty …
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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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![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
