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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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.
Air Warfare
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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![BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots]()
BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots
BAE is working with Swedish developer Avioniq to trial AI decision-making aids intended to protect the fighter jet against missiles and other beyond-visual-range threats.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026]()
Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026
The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Poland shortlists Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for Project Miecznik
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ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has been selected to potentially provide the Polish Navy with Meko frigates.
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USN to name latest LCS
6th August 2021
USS Nantucket will be the 14th Freedom-class LCS out of 16 planned for the USN.
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Read the Night Vision and Optics equipment handbook
6th August 2021
Read Night Vision and Optics Handbook Issue 20, an invaluable and useful guide to equipment for military, parapublic and civil users around the world.
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Demonstrations test the case for naval resupply UAS
6th August 2021
The Blue Water UAS could be on track to become a USN programme of record.
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Dstl asks Roke Manor to stir Stone Soup
6th August 2021
Contract for UK technology research specialist seeks ‘novel fusion approaches to mitigate deception’.
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Defence Notes
Boats on a plane, Turkish sanctions and corvette market insight (Podcast)
6th August 2021
Welcome to Episode 31 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
MiG displays its aspirations but scepticism is justified
6th August 2021
Two new fighters and a heavy UAV, displayed in model form by MiG Corporation at the MAKS-2021 event in late July, are unlikely to progress beyond the drawing board.
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Naval Warfare
As Vikrant heads to sea, India must look at more carriers
6th August 2021
India's second aircraft carrier commences maiden sea trials, but more carriers are needed.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment introduces Puma standardised payload kits
5th August 2021
AeroVironment has introduced its standardised Puma payload kits, to be delivered to USSOCOM later this year.
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HII posts $2.2bn in Q2 2021 revenues
5th August 2021
US shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries said that strong performance on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, submarine and aircraft carrier programmes bolstered revenues.
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Defence Notes
THAAD to include support from heavy trucks
5th August 2021
Latest THAAD contract modification for Lockheed Martin raises cumulative maximum value to $6.33 billion.
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Training
Red Flag ups the training ante
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.
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Naval Warfare
UK offers twin gifts to Greeks
5th August 2021
The UK is beefing up its Greek frigate proposal with a pair of Type 23s.
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Naval Warfare
USN awards LCS sustainment contracts
5th August 2021
Three companies gain IDIQ deals for Independence-class LCS sustainment with a total maximum value of almost $345 million.
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Defence Notes
USAF awards another Mk21A contract modification
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.
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Naval Warfare
Japan poised to gain from double FMS
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.
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Naval Warfare
RN decommissions minehunters ahead of transfer to Ukraine
5th August 2021
The UK RN has paid off two Sandown-class minehunters, paving the way for their transfer to Ukrainian service.
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Defence Notes
BAE-Intel agreement aims to accelerate application of semiconductor technology
5th August 2021
BAE Systems wants to close the development lag in customising COTS advanced electronics for defence programmes.
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Air Warfare
First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
4th August 2021
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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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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![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
