Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
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.
Defence Notes
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.
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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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Defence Notes
Leonardo DRS and RADA join forces to take on force protection challenges
22nd June 2022
Leonardo DRS and RADA Electronic Industries have entered into an agreement to create a new combined company to deliver force protection solutions.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: Eurenco and Aresia sign partnership for French unity
22nd June 2022
Eurenco and Aresia have signed an agreement to increase French airborne bomb production efficiency.
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Air Warfare
Indian Navy faces tough decision over carrier fighters
22nd June 2022
It is a two-horse race for India's next carrier-borne fighter requirement, but will it go French or American?
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Defence Notes
Technical trouble forces UK to delay SPEAR 3 first firing
21st June 2022
Technical issues are preventing the UK from meeting its original timeline to test-fire the MBDA SPEAR 3 weapon set for entry into service on F-35B fighter jets.
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Air Warfare
Pakistan looks to revitalise its transport aircraft fleet
21st June 2022
Pakistan is snapping up retired Belgian Air Force C-130s as it looks to fortify its transport aircraft fleet.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Moog showcases turreted weapons systems
20th June 2022
Moog exhibits their range of turreted weapons systems and new Counter Measure Director system this week at Eurosatory.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Carboteh remasters the art of deception
20th June 2022
Technology from Slovenia spoofs aircraft into firing their chaff and other countermeasures against imaginary MANPADS.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hermes takes off in Switzerland
20th June 2022
The ADS-15 UAV (the Swiss designation for the Hermes 900) performed its first test flight on 15 June before planned transfer to the Swiss Air Force in the second half of the year.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: Eurenco seals three deals
20th June 2022
Eurenco revealed at Eurosatory that it is to provide 155mm modular charges, components for antitank weapons and combustible items for 120mm tank ammunition.
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Defence Notes
Why is China allowed to freely threaten war? (Opinion)
20th June 2022
China used the opportunity afforded by Shangri-La Dialogue 2022 to advocate war and browbeat Taiwan.
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Naval Warfare
China launches Fujian, its third aircraft carrier
20th June 2022
To surprisingly restrained fanfare, China launched its largest and most-capable aircraft carrier yet.
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Naval Warfare
India extends defence support to Vietnam
20th June 2022
Closer Indian and Vietnam strategic ties were underscored by the handover of a dozen Indian-designed interceptor boats to the Vietnam Border Guard.
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Digital Battlespace
Bittium Tough SDR radios - unique features summarized (Sponsored)
18th June 2022
Bittium Tough SDR Vehicular and Handheld radios are unique in their performance in leading the mobile troops and forming the situation awareness on the battlefield.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: IAI Green Lotus surveillance system blossoms
17th June 2022
IAI unveiled its Green Lotus surveillance system, protecting assets from a range of aerial- and ground-based threats, at Eurosatory 2022.
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Digital Battlespace
Transform real world complexity into a virtual one (Sponsored)
17th June 2022
V5D is a software ecosystem that fundamentally changes the way in which users manage their GIS data and the production of large-scale digital twin environments.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: Avon Protection eyes data integration into CBRN equipment
17th June 2022
Users of CBRN protective equipment are increasingly looking to integrate and display mission-critical data.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Saab Barracuda debuts 'Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak'
17th June 2022
Saab Barracuda has added the Soldier System cloak to its range of concealment devices.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: MKU redefines fleet control systems in Europe
17th June 2022
MKU Germany unveiled its Autro Platform Intelligence fleet control system at Eurosatory 2022.
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Defence Notes
Netherlands selects C-390 to replace C-130 airlifters
17th June 2022
The Netherlands is to procure C-390 aircraft to replace a retiring C-130 fleet.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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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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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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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
