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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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.
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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Defence Notes
SGA14: New precision-guided missiles for ROKAF
11th February 2014
Raytheon has received a $31 million follow-on order to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) more of its AGM-65G-2 Maverick air-to-ground missiles for …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: US ops escape impact of sequestration
11th February 2014
In spite of sequestration, USAF operations in the Asia-Pacific remained relatively consistent in line with US priorities in the region, the commander of the US …
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Naval Warfare
Defexpo 2014: First P-28 corvette set for delivery
10th February 2014
Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineering (GRSE) will hand over the first of four P-28 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes to the Indian Navy next month. The …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: Experts warn of dangerous ambiguity in US Asian pivot
10th February 2014
The Obama Administration’s strategic pivot to the Asia-Pacific region is sending an ambiguous message about US military and strategic intentions in Asia, regional experts have …
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Naval Warfare
Defexpo 2014: TKMS competes for Indian naval programmes
9th February 2014
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is engaging in India on two submarine programmes – the Project P-75(I) diesel-electric acquisition and the Shishumar-class (Type 209/1500) upgrade. A spokesman …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: Tata bidding for MGS
8th February 2014
Tata Power has displayed its 155mm/52 calibre gun for the Indian Army’s Mounted Gun System (MGS) programme at Defexpo in Delhi for the first time. …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: BAE’s long wait continues
8th February 2014
The government-to-government agreement between the US and India for the sale of the M777 155mm/39-cal ultra-light howitzer has still to be finalised, according to BAE …
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Defence Helicopter
Second RAN LHD hull arrives in Australia
7th February 2014
Construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) second Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) is making progress, with the hull arriving at Web Dock in …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: Rafael models BMP-2 upgrade solution
7th February 2014
A model of a BMP-2 chassis with an enhanced weapon system is being displayed by Rafael at the Defexpo exhibition in India. The company has …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: Saab teams up for air defence
7th February 2014
Saab has teamed with Bharat Forge to pursue Indian Army procurement programmes for air defence systems, the company has revealed. Saab announced the move at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper flight reduction 'normal', says Thales
6th February 2014
The British Army’s WK450 Watchkeeper UAS remains on track with its trials and training schedule according to Thales, although industry sources have indicated a sudden …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: MBDA Mistral awaits VSHORADS progress
6th February 2014
MBDA is displaying its Mistral MANPAD system at the Defexpo in Delhi as the company awaits a decision on the Indian Army’s Very Short Range …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: Increased Asian defence spending ahead of Singapore Airshow
5th February 2014
The growth of Asian defence budgets has accelerated in 2013 with military procurement rising further, according to the Military Balance 2014 released on 5 February. …
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Defence Helicopter
UK MoD accelerates Crowsnest airborne warning programme
3rd February 2014
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers being built for the Royal Navy will have operational Crowsnest early warning systems by 2019 following the renegotiation of …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales APAR aces Royal Danish Navy firing trials
31st January 2014
The Royal Danish Navy’s HDMS Peter Willemoes has demonstrated its air defence capabilities using the Thales Active Phased Array Radar (APAR). The vessel performed live …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics receives DAOS certification in UK
31st January 2014
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GAASI) has been awarded a design competence certification by the UK’s Military Aviation Authority (MAA). Announced on 30 January by the …
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Defence Helicopter
Saab wins US Army low-altitude air surveillance contract
31st January 2014
The US Army has chosen Saab to install a low-altitude air surveillance system, designed to prevent mid-air collisions during tactical aviation training, on one of …
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Land Warfare
Syrian negotiations limited by military stalemate
29th January 2014
Expectations remain low of a fruitful outcome at the UN-sponsored international summit in Geneva, Switzerland that is aimed at ending the grinding three-year civil war …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to proceed with US Navy jammer contract
27th January 2014
Raytheon will recommence work on the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) nearly six months after being selected for the $279.4 million contract to conduct …
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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
