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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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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.
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Air Warfare
India spells out defence priorities as multiple programmes get green light
3rd January 2023
The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved 24 procurement programmes, including cruise missiles for the air force, light tanks for the army and multi-purpose vessels for the navy.
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The 5 most significant air stories of 2022
30th December 2022
Several key developments emerged in the air domain in 2022, with major announcement coming toward the end of the year - we collected the five most significant ones.
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Defence Notes
The 5 most significant defence notes stories of 2022
29th December 2022
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes in the international security landscape. These top 5 defence notes stories highlight the journey, from the UK to Ukraine.
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Naval Warfare
The five most significant naval stories of 2022
28th December 2022
In 2022, several key developments emerged in the naval domain from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to progress on major equipment projects.
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Defence Notes
US FY2023 defence budget emphasises investments in modernisation and procurements
23rd December 2022
US Congress approved a bill nearly $3.4 billion higher than the amount requested by the Pentagon.
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Naval Warfare
Sweden looks to Saab to extend life of its minehunters
22nd December 2022
Mine warfare is a crucial capability in the region, given the vast amount of unexploded ordnance in the Baltic Sea.
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Defence Notes
JFD nets NATO submarine rescue system contract
22nd December 2022
JFD has managed the second in-service support contract since 2015.
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Naval Warfare
First Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer embarks on first sea trials
21st December 2022
Builder’s sea trials have seen the AN/SPY-6 radar operating at sea for the first time.
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Defence Notes
Japanese defence plans reflect a drastically changed security environment
21st December 2022
Based on current numbers, the commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defence will see Japan rise to one of the world's biggest defence spenders.
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Naval Warfare
Finland and Sweden order naval ammunition from BAE
21st December 2022
The procurement will bolster both countries' stockpiles to ensure readiness.
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Air Warfare
Babcock wins French air base ground support equipment contract
20th December 2022
Babcock considers France an important market and the newly awarded support contract marks its first step towards supporting the French Armed Forces.
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Defence Notes
Hanwha secures stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
20th December 2022
Hanwha’s purchase of DSME caps off a year of success for the South Korean giant, which has gained ground in key international markets.
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Defence Notes
Russia to restructure military production and supply chain
20th December 2022
Russia's Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu revealed plans for 2023-2025 during the ministry's annual collegium session on 30 November.
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Naval Warfare
Second patrol vessel for Bulgaria enters production
20th December 2022
The steel-cutting marks a traditional milestone in the building of a new ship.
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Defence Notes
How collaborative defence programmes can improve EU armies’ readiness
17th December 2022
Member states of the European Defence Agency plan to deepen collaboration across development and acquisition programmes in the short term.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force launches prototype hypersonic missile from B-52 bomber
16th December 2022
The weapon is designed to allow the US to target high-value, time-sensitive targets in contested environments.
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Defence Notes
What Russia's defence budget means for the Ukraine conflict
16th December 2022
Russia is increasing spending significantly compared to previous expectations, with some 9.4 trillion roubles allocated for 2023 across defence and national security.
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Defence Notes
India takes a step towards hypersonic capability
16th December 2022
India's latest test of its HAVA hypersonic vehicle takes the country a step further towards fielding a functional weapon system.
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Air Warfare
Germany greenlights F-35 jet purchase for nuclear strike role
16th December 2022
Germany is buying the F-35A conventional take-off and landing variant of the fighter jet.
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
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![France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend]()
France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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![France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production]()
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
