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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.
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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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Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.
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Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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Air Warfare
MRSAM draws closer for Indian Army
11th January 2021
The MRSAM air defence missile moves closer to future service with a recent successful test firing.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Salvaged sea glider shows wide extent of Chinese surveillance
8th January 2021
Chinese sea gliders are roving far and wide across regional seas, as the latest discovery in Indonesia indicates.
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Defence Notes
IAI optimistic over third IAF F-35 squadron buy
8th January 2021
The prospect of Israel buying more F-35 aircraft could lead to business growth for IAI – but political uncertainty could scupper this and other plans.
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Naval Warfare
Bulk buy of BK-16 looms for Russia
8th January 2021
New high-speed landing boats are expected for the Russian Navy and Coast Guard in 2021.
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Naval Warfare
Le Terrible begins major refit
8th January 2021
Newest Triomphant-class SSBN undergoes 30-month overhaul.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock continues Harpoon asset availability support for RN
8th January 2021
Babcock provides specialist engineering expertise supporting Harpoon availability for Type 23 and Type 45 vessels.
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Defence Notes
France inaugurates Battle Lab Terre
8th January 2021
Research and innovation centre is intended to accelerate innovation and development of novel technologies for French land forces.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: OMFV updates, Prometheus progress and Defence Insight looks ahead
8th January 2021
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Air Warfare
Lockheed supports Italian and Norwegian F-35s
8th January 2021
Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base for completion by December 2022.
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Naval Warfare
Colombia commissions ex-South Korean missile corvette
8th January 2021
Former Pohang-class vessel officially enters Colombian service.
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Military Logistics
Brazil orders river hospital ship
8th January 2021
Hospital vessel for Brazilian Navy to be delivered in August 2022.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to supply mine neutralisation system for MMCM programme
8th January 2021
The UK and French navies are the launch customers for the modular Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System.
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Naval Warfare
South Korea reveals imagery of LPX-II carrier
7th January 2021
South Korea has its heart set on a new light aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B fighters and helicopters.
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Military Logistics
UK firm to provide composite wing components for A400M
7th January 2021
Components will be supplied by Teledyne CML to the Airbus A400M composite wing box assembly line in Filton.
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Defence Notes
UK delays FCAS Outline Business Case submission
7th January 2021
A key milestone for the UK's Future Combat Air System programme has not yet been met.
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA sticks with Raytheon for next phase of MIDAS
7th January 2021
Phase II contract follows development of a digital/RF transceiver, an aperture radar and a monolithic microwave integrated circuit.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon aids engineering and tests of Next-Generation Jammer
7th January 2021
NGJ replaces legacy ALQ-99 used on the EA-18G electronic attack aircraft.
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Defence Notes
USAF explores radar for Agility Prime
7th January 2021
Phase I prime contract from USAF will see Metawave modify its Spektra radar for potential use on eVTOL aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Netherlands buys FM50 masks
7th January 2021
Netherlands joins Norway, Belgium and Finland in buying FM50 mask under NATO framework contract.
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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
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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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![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
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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)
