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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.
Naval Warfare
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
MK82-EP wins orders in France and Germany
2nd December 2020
Enhanced version of 500lb general purpose bomb will be used by Eurofighter, Mirage, Rafale and Tornado aircraft
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Defence Notes
Greece plays procurement catch-up with Turkey
2nd December 2020
Tensions with Turkey over maritime sovereignty and the exploitation of lucrative gas reserves in the Mediterranean are directly affecting procurement decisions in Athens
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Naval Warfare
FFX Batch III frigates to use MT30 engine
2nd December 2020
The Rolls-Royce engine also powers Daegu-class FFX Batch II ASW frigates
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Training
Military Training magazine: fast jet training, Thursday War and more
2nd December 2020
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop. What's inside this edition: Comment As the global pandemic …
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Defence Notes
Australia pursues hypersonic, AI and radar technologies
2nd December 2020
Australia sees advanced new technologies as essential to keep pace with regional military developments.
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Air Warfare
Japan chooses JSM once again
1st December 2020
Latest contract follows two deals in 2019
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Naval Warfare
‘Extraordinarily expensive’ outcome for USN as USS Bonhomme Richard to be decommissioned
1st December 2020
The USN has declared a second major naval platform loss due to fire damage in less than a decade, after the decision was taken to decommission the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard
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Defence Notes
As rhetoric continues, are NATO-EU defence differences too great to be resolved?
1st December 2020
With the EU looking to move ever-closer towards the creation of its own de facto military alliance, the role of NATO in European security has been consistently questioned amid internal disputes and a shift in balance of power in light of Brexit.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain receives another pair of Reapers
1st December 2020
Spain is the first international customer to acquire the MQ-9A Block 5
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Defence Notes
South Korean missiles forge ahead
1st December 2020
A new South Korean missile capable of destroying artillery positions situated in hardened structures is just one of several projects Seoul has in development.
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Air Warfare
Brazilian Air Force receives first E-99M
30th November 2020
Five aircraft are being converted for AEW&C missions
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Naval Warfare
COVID impact delays delivery of Chilean icebreaker until 2024
30th November 2020
Vessel to be delivered 12 months later than originally intended
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Training
Seeing further and better than the enemy (sponsored video)
30th November 2020
Sensor vision is one of the most important advantages on today’s battlefield
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Military Logistics
Raytheon to assist USAF aircraft engine improvements
30th November 2020
Component Improvement Program is the only source of critical sustaining engineering support for in-service engines
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New UAVs appear around Southeast Asia
27th November 2020
The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are all introducing new UAVs, including both imported and indigenous designs.
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Naval Warfare
UK to receive first of three MMCM systems in 2022
27th November 2020
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Lancaster House treaties on defence, security and nuclear cooperation between the UK and France.
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Naval Warfare
Interest confirmed in former Royal Navy minesweeper HMS Atherstone
27th November 2020
Tied up in an unseen corner of Portsmouth Naval Base, the former UK RN mine countermeasure vessel HMS Atherstone is nearing its end, stripped for parts and machinery to maintain the diminishing Hunt class fleet.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Middle Eastern armoured vehicle market, Iranian naval hype and training in the age of COVID
27th November 2020
Welcome to Episode 47 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
New Iranian destroyer still months away from beginning operations
27th November 2020
The latest addition to the Iranian Navy’s surface fleet, the indigenously produced missile destroyer Dena, will become operational in the coming months, according to Iran’s Defence Minister Brig Gen Amir Hatami.
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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
