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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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Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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India claims new first for world's fastest cruise missile
22nd May 2019
If you are looking for exclusive defence and aerospace news why not try our Premium News service for free? Click HereIndia said the world's fastest cruise …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2019: NSW receives first new combat submersible
22nd May 2019
US Naval Special Warfare (NSW) elements in Hawaii have received the first Mk11 Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS). Manufactured by Teledyne Brown Engineering, the SWCS …
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Sweden seeks defence growth if budget demands met
22nd May 2019
With increased military activity in the Baltic Sea and Russia’s aggression in the air and on the ground, it is hardly surprising Sweden is looking …
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Defence Notes
Russian bombers and fighters intercepted off Alaska
22nd May 2019
US fighters intercepted six Russian military aircraft in international airspace west of Alaska, and shadowed them until they exited the area, the North American Air …
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Defence Helicopter
South Korea reboots naval helicopter tender
22nd May 2019
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in South Korea reissued an RfP on 2 May in its pursuit of obtaining 12 additional naval helicopters for …
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Naval Warfare
Korea requests SM-2 Block IIIB standard missiles
22nd May 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of SM-2 Block IIIB standard missiles to the Republic of Korea, …
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Naval Warfare
Canada requests MK 54 lightweight torpedoes
21st May 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of MK 54 lightweight torpedoes to Canada, the Defense Security Cooperation …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Duncan demonstrates air defence capability in exercise
21st May 2019
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan has showcased its air defence capabilities during Exercise Mare Aperto off the coast of Italy, the navy announced …
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Defence Notes
Saab open to expanding Gripen global manufacturing
21st May 2019
Whilst Saab's Swedish production line can manufacture 24 Gripen aircraft per annum, the company is open to sharing technology know-how with allies looking to acquire the …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy trials MRSAM
21st May 2019
The Indian Navy has successfully conducted firing trials of the new Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM), the navy announced on 17 May. The cooperative engagement …
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Defence Notes
Turkey says to produce S-500s with Russia after S-400 missile deal
20th May 2019
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 18 May said Turkey and Russia would jointly produce S-500 defence systems after Ankara's controversial purchase of the S-400 …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia 2019: Drass building compact submarines for undisclosed customers
19th May 2019
While you are here why not take advantage of our 24 hour trial to our Premium News service and read all our naval coverage for …
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Military Logistics
Boeing lists KC-46A success, defends programme
19th May 2019
Boeing is pushing ahead despite hiccups in its KC-46A multirole tanker aircraft contract with the USAF and has just delivered another three on top of …
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Defence Notes
UK P-8A ahead of schedule
17th May 2019
For a free 24 hour trial to read this and all our other Premium News Click Here The first UK RAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol/multi-mission aircraft is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hunt is on for SeaFox support replacement
17th May 2019
A contract opportunity placed in May 2019 by the UK MoD will look to replace the support contract for the SeaFox mine disposal system currently …
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Land Warfare
US Army to attain laser weapon vehicle by 2022
17th May 2019
The US Army will have its hands on a 100kW laser weapon system as part of the High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD) …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia 2019: Warship growth set to peak by 2025
17th May 2019
The global market for warships is substantial, but is set to peak within the next five years according to a new analysis by Shephard Media. …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2019: Kirintec display EW prowess
17th May 2019
The Mercury Blade 5 from Kirintec is the latest version of the company’s vehicle platform for jamming systems, and by the end of 2019 the …
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Defence Notes
Simplified military mobility procedures underway
17th May 2019
Fourteen members of the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement to simplify military mobility procedures, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence announced on 14 May. …
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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
