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Shephard talked to multiple experts about the most pressing concerns and considerations regarding the air defence system advocated by President Trump.
While industry reception to the SDR has been positive, questions still remain from analyst and trade associations about what this could mean for future investment and the future UK Defence Industrial Strategy.
The UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was launched as one of the first acts of the UK’s new Labour Government in June last year. The review has recommended a major big-picture reform of the country’s forces.
The UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was designed to answer two questions: What is needed to fix UK defence and make it fit for the 2040s, and what do you get for a fixed financial profile? The SDR outlines that work still needs to be done on specifics.
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6th August 2021
India's second aircraft carrier commences maiden sea trials, but more carriers are needed.
5th August 2021
AeroVironment has introduced its standardised Puma payload kits, to be delivered to USSOCOM later this year.
5th August 2021
US shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries said that strong performance on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, submarine and aircraft carrier programmes bolstered revenues.
5th August 2021
Latest THAAD contract modification for Lockheed Martin raises cumulative maximum value to $6.33 billion.
5th August 2021
The USAF has strengthened its 'red air' capabilities at Nellis AFB with the addition of F-35s flown by trained aggressor pilots.
5th August 2021
The UK is beefing up its Greek frigate proposal with a pair of Type 23s.
5th August 2021
Three companies gain IDIQ deals for Independence-class LCS sustainment with a total maximum value of almost $345 million.
5th August 2021
Lockheed Martin is to assist the much-needed US ICBM fuze modernisation programme, as the existing Mk21 fuze is already three times past its design life.
5th August 2021
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force is on track to receive more Rolling Airframe Missiles plus contractor support for the Aegis missile defence system.
5th August 2021
The UK RN has paid off two Sandown-class minehunters, paving the way for their transfer to Ukrainian service.
5th August 2021
BAE Systems wants to close the development lag in customising COTS advanced electronics for defence programmes.
4th August 2021
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
4th August 2021
AARGM-ER is scheduled to achieve IOC on USN Super Hornets in September 2023 — and Northrop Grumman also continues to work on the surface-launched AReS variant.
4th August 2021
An FMS has been approved by the US State Department for F-16 support and equipment to be delivered to Greece.
4th August 2021
Hardware and software integration between both companies could optimise SIGINT to deliver a clearer battlefield picture and facilitate threat interdiction.
4th August 2021
USN hopes a comprehensive test programme for MQ-4C in its latest configuration will pave the way for IOC in 2023.
4th August 2021
Harpoon Joint Common Test Set would join ten AGM-84L Harpoon Block IIs previously requested by India under the FMS programme.
4th August 2021
Ceremony in Alexandria marks completion of $1.6 billion submarine procurement programme.
3rd August 2021
HII has passed a significant milestone in the construction of the John F. Kennedy carrier, one of four Gerald R Ford-class carriers ordered by the USN.