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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
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US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
Air Warfare
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aerostructures manufacturing deal could smooth path to Indian MQ-9B purchase
4th January 2023
General Atomics' strategic partnership with India's Bharat Forge could pave the way to Delhi's long-awaited order of 30 MQ-9Bs.
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Air Warfare
India spells out defence priorities as multiple programmes get green light
3rd January 2023
The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved 24 procurement programmes, including cruise missiles for the air force, light tanks for the army and multi-purpose vessels for the navy.
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Air Warfare
The 5 most significant air stories of 2022
30th December 2022
Several key developments emerged in the air domain in 2022, with major announcement coming toward the end of the year - we collected the five most significant ones.
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Defence Notes
The 5 most significant defence notes stories of 2022
29th December 2022
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes in the international security landscape. These top 5 defence notes stories highlight the journey, from the UK to Ukraine.
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Naval Warfare
The five most significant naval stories of 2022
28th December 2022
In 2022, several key developments emerged in the naval domain from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to progress on major equipment projects.
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Defence Notes
US FY2023 defence budget emphasises investments in modernisation and procurements
23rd December 2022
US Congress approved a bill nearly $3.4 billion higher than the amount requested by the Pentagon.
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Naval Warfare
Sweden looks to Saab to extend life of its minehunters
22nd December 2022
Mine warfare is a crucial capability in the region, given the vast amount of unexploded ordnance in the Baltic Sea.
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Defence Notes
JFD nets NATO submarine rescue system contract
22nd December 2022
JFD has managed the second in-service support contract since 2015.
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Naval Warfare
First Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer embarks on first sea trials
21st December 2022
Builder’s sea trials have seen the AN/SPY-6 radar operating at sea for the first time.
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Defence Notes
Japanese defence plans reflect a drastically changed security environment
21st December 2022
Based on current numbers, the commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defence will see Japan rise to one of the world's biggest defence spenders.
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Naval Warfare
Finland and Sweden order naval ammunition from BAE
21st December 2022
The procurement will bolster both countries' stockpiles to ensure readiness.
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Air Warfare
Babcock wins French air base ground support equipment contract
20th December 2022
Babcock considers France an important market and the newly awarded support contract marks its first step towards supporting the French Armed Forces.
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Defence Notes
Hanwha secures stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
20th December 2022
Hanwha’s purchase of DSME caps off a year of success for the South Korean giant, which has gained ground in key international markets.
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Defence Notes
Russia to restructure military production and supply chain
20th December 2022
Russia's Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu revealed plans for 2023-2025 during the ministry's annual collegium session on 30 November.
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Naval Warfare
Second patrol vessel for Bulgaria enters production
20th December 2022
The steel-cutting marks a traditional milestone in the building of a new ship.
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Defence Notes
How collaborative defence programmes can improve EU armies’ readiness
17th December 2022
Member states of the European Defence Agency plan to deepen collaboration across development and acquisition programmes in the short term.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force launches prototype hypersonic missile from B-52 bomber
16th December 2022
The weapon is designed to allow the US to target high-value, time-sensitive targets in contested environments.
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Defence Notes
What Russia's defence budget means for the Ukraine conflict
16th December 2022
Russia is increasing spending significantly compared to previous expectations, with some 9.4 trillion roubles allocated for 2023 across defence and national security.
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Defence Notes
India takes a step towards hypersonic capability
16th December 2022
India's latest test of its HAVA hypersonic vehicle takes the country a step further towards fielding a functional weapon system.
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
