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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.
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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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US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026
Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe
Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.
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IDEX 2019: Lebanese Air Force adapts for terrorism fight
12th February 2019
Lebanon has had to increase the capabilities of the its armed forces in a bid to stop the rise of terrorism in the country, according …
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Defence Notes
Airbus, Dassault Aviation to carry out FCAS study
12th February 2019
Airbus and Dassault Aviation have received a joint concept study (JCS) contract from France and Germany for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, the …
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Defence Notes
Spain joins France and Germany on new combat fighter
12th February 2019
Spain will join a Franco-German project to build a new fighter plane to replace the Eurofighter and Rafale, the defence ministry said on 11 February …
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Defence Notes
South Korea announces hike in payment for US troops
12th February 2019
Seoul said on 10 February that it agreed to hike its payment for maintaining US troops on its soil, settling a dispute with its long-time …
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Special Operations
SOCOM lifts the veil on Next Generation AGMS
11th February 2019
USSOCOM representatives have provided the first glimpse of a potential follow-on program to the command’s seldom-discussed Armored Ground Mobility System (AGMS). The program, currently dubbed …
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia orders MCMVs and inducts hospital ship
11th February 2019
Jakarta has ordered two new mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV), while the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) also commissioned a second hospital ship, KRI Semarang, on 21 January. …
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Land Warfare
Med-Eng’s bomb suit for US Army
11th February 2019
Med-Eng has received a four-year IDIQ contract to supply its second generation Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS II) to the US Army’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) …
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Naval Warfare
UK to boost amphibious capability with Future Littoral Strike Ships
11th February 2019
Not content with a raft of global military deployments, new bases and commitments to existing defence programmes, the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2019: Royal Bahraini Air Force battles on all fronts
11th February 2019
The Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) has ‘some serious issues to address right now’, the service’s commander, Maj Gen Hamad bin Abdullah al Khalifah, told …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2019: Survitec unveiling new CBR suits
11th February 2019
Safety equipment manufacturer and supplier Survitec is set to showcase two new protective suits for chemical, biological and radioactive environments at IDEX, taking pace from …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: GCC Countries step up naval programmes seeking Gulf, Arabian Sea influence (video)
11th February 2019
GCC countries have stepped up their naval development programmes as competition for influence in the Gulf and Arabian Sea increases. Notably, the UAE's Abu Dhabi-class corvettes …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2019: American Power Systems to showcase APS-500 alternator regulator
11th February 2019
American Power Systems will showcase its new APS-500 alternator regulator to visitors and attendees at IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi. Designed to reduce vehicle downtime …
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Land Warfare
Poland to buy US rocket system for $414 million
11th February 2019
On 10 February 2019 Poland said it will buy mobile rocket launchers worth $414 million (€365 million) from the US, as Warsaw seeks closer ties …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group and Australia finally sign off on future submarine programme
11th February 2019
After three long years locked in negotiations, Naval Group and the Australian government have finally signed off on the strategic partnering agreement (SPA) under the …
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Land Warfare
Marine West 2019: AM General explores new fire support mobility designs
8th February 2019
AM General highlighted its new mobile fire support designs at the 2019 Marine West Expo, being held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The new …
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Naval Warfare
Global Type 26 fleet will reach 32 vessels as Canada awards design contract
8th February 2019
Irving Shipbuilding has awarded a contract to finalise design work for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme, the latest milestone in the long-running effort to …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy receives future USS Billings
8th February 2019
The US Navy accepted delivery of its eighth Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Billings, at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army seeks follow-up to IAMD Raytheon A-Kit
8th February 2019
The US Army announced that it is looking for developers interested in creating a follow-up to Raytheon’s A-kit of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense …
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Military Logistics
US Army looks to recapitalise more HEMTTs
8th February 2019
On 7 February 2019 the US announced four more contracts with Oshkosh Defense for recapitalised Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT). These contracts total $233 …
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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
