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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.
Air Warfare
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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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
In Conversation... Shephard's Gerrard Cowan talks to CAE's Marc-Olivier Sabourin about how the training and simulation industry can help militaries achieve essential levels of readiness by leveraging new technology, innovative procurement methods and a truly collaborative approach.
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Romeo finally finds Seoul mate
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
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Air Warfare
Japan postpones its F-15J upgrade programme
15th December 2020
The JASDF's plans to upgrade its fleet of F-15J fighters has hit a snag - money - as estimated programme costs soar.
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Defence Notes
UK arms trade in the spotlight as export control report goes under the microscope
15th December 2020
Arms exports to countries such as Saudi Arabia have long been controversial, as UK parliamentary committee reviews current practices.
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to manage AWACS radar supply chain
15th December 2020
Sole-source contract includes repairs, sustaining spares and engineering services until September 2028.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon continues support for Evolved SeaSparrow
15th December 2020
Six-month contract modification includes work for US and allied militaries
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Air Warfare
UK explores future composite designs for combat aircraft
15th December 2020
New programme ‘explores the art of the possible’ to develop next-generation ideas and capabilities
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Defence Notes
UK says it knew all along about F-35 Chinese supplier link
15th December 2020
Despite past controversy surrounding F-35 supplier links with China, the UK MoD has suggested that risk assessments indicated no cause for concern.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon gains Total Ship Activation work on DDG 1000
15th December 2020
Contract modification integrated logistics and engineering support
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Naval Warfare
USN selects Lockheed for more Trident work
15th December 2020
Contract modification covers shipboard integration for UK and US submarines.
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Air Warfare
Turkey enhances capabilities with arrival of first P-72
15th December 2020
Fleet of converted ATR-72s will broaden maritime surveillance and ASW capabilities for the Turkish Navy.
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Defence Notes
Malaysian auditor takes aim at A400Ms and submarines
14th December 2020
The MoD comes under fire for its handling of the delayed A400M aircraft acquisition and the overhaul of Scorpene submarines.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock invests in new Module Hall at Rosyth
14th December 2020
Facility will be big enough to allow two Type 31 vessels to be assembled simultaneously
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Defence Notes
France creates agency to manage digital projects
14th December 2020
Called AND (Agence du numérique de défense in French), the agency will be the internal reference in digital project management. It is intended to simplify processes while enhancing the speed and efficiency of project implementation.
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Naval Warfare
PROSUB programme passes new milestone
14th December 2020
Second of four Riachuelo-class boats is launched in Brazil
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian ex-Dutch minehunters to be repaired in 2021
14th December 2020
Reponses to tender are due by 11 January
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French Navy boosts its ISR capabilities
14th December 2020
Additional VTOL UAVs will be deployed on Mistral-class vessels
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Naval Warfare
Japan to build two BMD warships and improve Type 12 missile
11th December 2020
Two new ballistic missile defence warships will be even more expensive than the Aegis Ashore system that Japan cancelled earlier.
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines inducts first S-70i units
11th December 2020
The S-70i will be a workhorse in the Philippine Air Force, and even more of them could be procured.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems holds naming ceremony for Anson
11th December 2020
Sea trials are scheduled for 2022
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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
