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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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Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
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Rohde & Schwarz to equip German frigates with R&S Kora
27th September 2021
Rohde and Schwarz have been selected to provide its R&S Kora system for new German F126 frigates.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR orders Lot 15 F-35s
27th September 2021
USAF will receive ten new Lot 15 production F-35As and the USMC will receive six F-35Bs.
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Air Warfare
Raider advances towards test phase
27th September 2021
The B-21 programme for the USAF is making ‘good progress towards a real fielded capability’, says the Secretary of the Air Force — but could Congress scale back plans to equip the stealth bomber with nuclear weapons?
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Naval Warfare
RAMSys to provide RAM missile round spares for German Navy
27th September 2021
Germany requires MK 44 Mod 4 Guided Missile Round Pack recertification spares for RAM Block 2.
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Naval Warfare
No progress on UK Bay-class support ship conversion
27th September 2021
Modifications to one of the RN's Bay-class support ships were first announced in March 2021 in the Defence Command Paper.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2021: Jankel and Bodytrak seek good vibrations
26th September 2021
UK partners combine in a bid to mitigate the physical burden on armoured vehicle crews.
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Air Warfare
AFSOC seeks shift in VTOL and amphibious capabilities
25th September 2021
AFSOC has an eye on the future with plans to test an amphibious MC-130J and acquire high-speed VTOL aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Austal USA details new Emergency Medical Ship design
24th September 2021
With its Emergency Medical Ship design, Austal claims to have hit the sweet spot between cost and capability.
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Air Warfare
Bell Boeing starts work on Osprey nacelle improvements
24th September 2021
The USAF is keen to optimise availability of the CV-22 Osprey.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: Raytheon Anschütz firms up UK footprint
24th September 2021
The Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System from Raytheon is already installed on the RN's Daring-class Type 45 destroyers — but the company has broader ambitions.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2021: Arnold Defense notches next stage of Fletcher development
24th September 2021
Arnold Defense has announced the next stage of development for their Fletcher rocket launcher.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall expands hydrogen fuel cell activities
24th September 2021
German firm Rheinmetall wants to position itself as a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology for defence and other applications.
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Defence Notes
AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms (podcast)
24th September 2021
Welcome to Episode 38 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
India signs C295 deal
24th September 2021
Airbus participates in ‘Make in India’ project to provide the IAF with 56 new tactical airlifters.
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Air Warfare
USAF confirms five B-21 Raider test aircraft
24th September 2021
Secretary of the US Air Force has announced five B-21 test aircraft are currently under construction during his State of the Forces address on 20 September.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: Spectra announces another SlingShot order
23rd September 2021
Spectra Group announces order for the SlingShot satellite communication system.
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Training
Vertex Aerospace obtains T-45 support contract
23rd September 2021
US Naval Air Systems Command is upgrading several T-45 aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock cuts steel for first RN Type 31 frigate
23rd September 2021
Cutting steel on the future HMS Venturer marks the official start of the Type 31 build programme.
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Air Warfare
Canadian Hornets to receive improved radar
23rd September 2021
New AESA radar systems will equip RCAF CF-18As by March 2024.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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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
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
