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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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International UAV test site consortium launched
28th February 2014
Four international UAV test centres have joined forces to form the International Consortium of Aeronautical Test Sites, it has been revealed. The organisation was officially …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
HAV sets test programme for end of 2014
28th February 2014
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) expects to initiate a full flight test programme of its airship concept by the end of the year, officials have revealed. …
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Defence Notes
UK and US extend science and technology partnership
27th February 2014
UK and US defence departments signed a communiqué on 26 February to increase transatlantic collaboration in science and technology initiatives. Philip Dunne, UK Minister for …
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Hagel outlines Pentagon budget proposals
25th February 2014
US defence secretary Chuck Hagel has outlined the FY2015 budget which will see the retirement of several weapon systems and shrinking of the US Army …
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Digital Battlespace
Commercial EMS demand forces DoD policy review
25th February 2014
The US DoD is to reassess its electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) operational procedures following a government-led directive to open up more of the spectrum to commercial …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia secures Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft deal
24th February 2014
The Australian government has agreed to purchase eight P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft as part of deal worth some A$4 billion (US$3.5 billion), the defence …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFLE to enhance USMC access to global SOF network
21st February 2014
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) will soon be able to exploit the Global Special Operations Network (GSN) through a proof of concept programme known …
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Digital Battlespace
PCAS prepares for live weapons drop
21st February 2014
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Raytheon will demonstrate their Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) capability with a live fire mission later …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: US Army displays fuel efficient concept vehicle
21st February 2014
A new vehicle demonstrator that has a fuel efficient design is being shown by the US Army at the AUSA Winter 2014 exhibition in Huntsville, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Swiftships develops robotic riverine craft
21st February 2014
Swiftships has unveiled an unmanned version of its ‘Anaconda’ riverine surface vessel at a time when many competitors are decrying a struggling marketplace. Anaconda was …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: JTLV a benchmark for future programmes
21st February 2014
The source selection evaluation criteria for the downselect of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme were released last week, it has emerged. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: US budget pressure continues
20th February 2014
There has been a 21% decline in the US defence budget since 2010 and it ‘will continue to decline’, Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: US industrial base facing reductions
20th February 2014
The defence land systems manufacturing base in the US is facing rapid downsizing as the wars, first in Iraq and now Afghanistan come to a …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: Colt awaits USMC hand gun decision
20th February 2014
Colt’s 1911 rail gun, designated the M45A1 Marine Pistol, is currently being assessed by a unit within the USMC with the company hopeful for more …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: Nammo looks to qualify M72 FFE
20th February 2014
Nammo is hoping to secure a contract for the qualification of its M72 anti-structure munition weapon for fire from enclosure (FFE) missions by the end …
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SGA14: Emerging Asian requirements highlighted at Singapore Airshow
18th February 2014
The lingering threat faced by the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted last week during the Singapore Airshow, when military and industry got together to inform and prepare for …
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Defence Notes
AFCEA West 2014: USN leadership breakdown Chinese naval strategy
14th February 2014
Senior US Navy (USN) leaders have shared contrasting thoughts regarding China’s activities in Asia Pacific, asking whether it is a ‘global purveyor of security’ or …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2014: Technology key to Asia Pacific, says USN boss
12th February 2014
Technology will play a critical role in the US ‘rebalance’ towards Asia-Pacific, according to ADM Harry Harris, commander of the US Pacific fleet. Addressing the …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: Airbus D&S bullish about Asia prospects
12th February 2014
In its first media briefing in Asia the newly combined Airbus Defence & Space (D&S) was bullish about its prospects in the region, with projections of …
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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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![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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![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
