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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.
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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![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
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Syrian government rejects watchdog report on deadly chlorine attack
8th March 2019
The Syrian regime on 7 March 2019 rejected a report by the world's chemical weapons watchdog confirming chlorine was used in an attack against the …
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Special Operations
SOF munition enhancements explored
8th March 2019
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) have successfully conducted initial testing of an enhanced variant of the Dynetics …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan asks US for new fighter jets to defend against China
8th March 2019
Taiwan has made a formal request to the United States for new fighter jets to defend itself against increasing Chinese threats, Deputy Defence Minister Shen …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Avalon, counter-UAV tech, armoured vehicle market and more
8th March 2019
Welcome to Episode 7 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
India to lease second Akula sub from Russia
8th March 2019
The Indian government reached a more than $3 billion agreement with Russia on 7 March regarding the lease of a third nuclear-powered attack submarine. However, …
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Defence Notes
NT Service gunning for drones
8th March 2019
With drones becoming ever more commonplace, there is an increasing demand for countermeasures to tackle the threat they pose, whether in military or civilian theatres. At …
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Defence Notes
TSG Associates showcase next-generation stretcher
7th March 2019
Amidst the various new technologies on offer at the Security & Counter Terror Expo held in London from 5-6 March 2019, TSG Associates revealed an …
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Defence Notes
China to raise defence spending by 7.5%, lower than 2018
7th March 2019
China announced on 5 March 2019 a 7.5% increase in military spending in 2019, lower than last year as the country faces an economic slowdown, …
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Naval Warfare
Japan and China commission new destroyers
7th March 2019
Japan commissioned its second and final Asahi-class guided-missile destroyer on 27 February. Meanwhile, China continues its massive naval build-up with the commissioning of yet more …
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Defence Notes
Germany extends Saudi arms export freeze till end of March
7th March 2019
Germany on 6 March 2019 extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month.In October, …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group signs Attack sub design contract
7th March 2019
Naval Group and the Australian government have signed the first phase of the Submarine Design Contract for Australia’s Attack-class submarine programme, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
Patient info miniaturised for NATO medic exercise
6th March 2019
A tiny bit of kit could be set to make an impact when it is used in at the NATO 2019 Vigorous Warrior Field Medical …
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria sets back wheeled armoured vehicle tender
6th March 2019
Despite continuous delay in Bulgarian tender for new armoured vehicles, a number of potential bidders have confirmed their commitment to the procurement programme. After failing …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy might retire aircraft carrier early
5th March 2019
The US DoD is considering cancelling the mid-life refuelling of the US Navy’s USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75, pictured), which would free up funding but force …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall tests laser weapon technology
5th March 2019
Rheinmetall has completed a series of comprehensive trials with a new weapon station at its Ochsenboden test centre in Zürich, Switzerland, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
China continues to splurge with $177 billion defence budget
5th March 2019
China announced its defence budget for the coming year during the National People’s Congress (NPC) session on 5 March. Expenditure will rise 7.5% to RMB1.19 …
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Defence Notes
US deploys THAAD missile defence in Israel for exercise
4th March 2019
The United States has deployed its advanced THAAD missile defence system temporarily to Israel for a joint military exercise, the first of its kind, officials …
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg equipment for South African Navy
4th March 2019
Kongsberg Maritime, through its partner Unique Group, has been selected to deliver an integrated hydroacoustic and bridge system technology package for the South African Navy’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia
1st March 2019
Team Reaper is preparing for business opportunities as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) edges closer to buying the MQ-9 Reaper armed MALE platform from …
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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
