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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.
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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Air Warfare
Airbus finishes pilot phase of FCAS innovation initiative
11th December 2020
Projects included a secure combat cloud demonstrator, real-time AI for analysing sensor emissions, and a means of launching UAVs from the A400M
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Virtual I/ITSEC 2020, F-35A nuclear weapons test and all the news
11th December 2020
Welcome to Episode 49 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Naval Warfare
Greeks seek maintenance support for naval gas turbines
10th December 2020
Bids are due in January for three-year framework deal
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Defence Notes
Senate rejects attempt to stymie UAE F-35 deal
10th December 2020
Potential stumbling block to multibillion-dollar arms package is avoided
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Defence Notes
AMD grabs funding to develop ink-based technology
10th December 2020
Carbon-based ink technology will be funded under the Dstl Weapons Sector Research Framework
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Naval Warfare
Italy orders up to four more submarines via OCCAR
9th December 2020
New boats will be ‘the sole undeniable asset’ for the Italian Navy in the submarine domain, says MoD
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Naval Warfare
USN picks Progeny Systems for torpedo support
9th December 2020
Company will work on MK 54 Mod 1 and MK 48 programmes
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Defence Notes
FCAS narrows concept designs to five ‘best’ architectures
9th December 2020
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS programme looks to be making substantial development progress after key approval from air force leaders.
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Naval Warfare
France confirms new carrier programme will proceed
9th December 2020
Carrier to enter service in 2038 in multibillion-euro PANG project.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to produce more LRASM seekers
9th December 2020
Long-range precision strike anti-ship missile employs advanced technologies that reduce dependence on network links and GPS navigation in EW environments.
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OEM criticises Afghan Mi-17V-5 helicopter maintenance
9th December 2020
Russian company vents annoyance at overhaul practices for helicopters bought by the US for service in Afghanistan.
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Naval Warfare
India’s blue-water navy calls for a third carrier
9th December 2020
India has not decided how big it wants its next aircraft carrier to be, but it definitely wants a third one as it seeks to dominate the Indian Ocean region.
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Naval Warfare
Austal launches first Cape-class patrol vessel for Trinidad and Tobago
8th December 2020
Two boats will supplement a fleet of fast patrol craft for counter-narcotics patrols and other missions
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Digital Battlespace
FAB sets its sights on dedicated cyber centre
8th December 2020
CDCAER will plan and implement cyber defence and attack activities for the Brazilian Air Force
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Naval Warfare
USN picks support for Tomahawk weapon control system
8th December 2020
Contract supports NSWC training activities related to Tomahawk
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Naval Warfare
USN picks two for TIPS sustainment
8th December 2020
DRS Laurel Technologies and VT Milcom to sustain COTS equipment
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy to receive Smash 2000 Plus
8th December 2020
Smart fire control system will be integrated with assault rifles.
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Air Warfare
Rostec chief hails imminent arrival of first serial production Su-57
8th December 2020
Aircraft to be delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces ‘literally before the end of the year’
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Defence Notes
Rolls-Royce to pioneer ‘highly electric architectures’ for Tempest
8th December 2020
Fully electric propulsion is unfeasible for the UK's Tempest Future Combat Air System, so Rolls-Royce has come up with an alternative.
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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
