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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.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
Naval Warfare
Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.
Defence Notes
Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
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IMDEX 2011: Australia highlights South-East Asian strategy
20th May 2011
The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is looking to extend its influence in South-East Asia with negotiations ongoing for sizeable armoured vehicle and UAV contracts …
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Digital Battlespace
DRS earns CMMI maturity level 3 rating
13th May 2011
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC announced today that is has been appraised as fully compliant at a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 3 for …
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Defence Notes
Flightsafety to provide Dassault authorized training
13th May 2011
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it is the first company to receive a Dassault Authorized Training Provider Certificate. "FlightSafety is proud to be …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEF 2011: SNC and TAI sign co-operation agreement
12th May 2011
US-based electronic systems company Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking to expand its footprint in the Middle East and Africa with the signing of a …
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Digital Battlespace
SPIE 2011: DARPA chief calls for halt in 'data drowning'
27th April 2011
The head of the US defence research agency, DARPA, says industry must find better ways of using the data garnered by ISR systems. Dr Regina …
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Quad A 2011: Army ponders next steps for Apache
19th April 2011
The US Army will be taking delivery of its first Apache Block III this October, but they are already detailing the next steps for the …
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Digital Battlespace
ROKAF receives first Lockheed Martin Sniper Pods
18th April 2011
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) recently received Lockheed Martin Sniper pods for their F-15K aircraft. Delivered to Daegu Air Base, South Korea, these …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2011: Brazilian Mi-35s take on the drug runners
15th April 2011
The Brazilian Air Force's (FAB's) Mi-35M attack helicopters are proving themselves on anti-narcotic operations and the service is still hopeful additional numbers of the type …
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Naval Warfare
Barum & Dewar provide equipment for Astute class submarines
14th April 2011
The mast and periscope workshop at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane recently took delivery of two MRE up-ending trolleys designed and manufactured by Barum & …
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Defence Notes
Sea Air Space 2011: Raytheon outlines growth path for ESSM
13th April 2011
NATO countries operating the maritime Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) have expressed an interest in an extended range variant to compete with earlier derivations of the …
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Defence Notes
Sea Air Space 2011: Service chiefs outline the future of naval airpower
12th April 2011
US Navy (USN) and Marine Corps (USMC) commanders described their vision of the future of maritime air assets at the Navy League Sea Air Space …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2011: Brazil unveils new EC725s
12th April 2011
The Brazilian armed forces publicly unveiled its first three EC725 Cougar helicopters out of a 50 aircraft order at LAAD 2011 in Rio de Janeiro …
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Defence Notes
Sea Air Space 2011: Service chiefs outline future visions
12th April 2011
US Marine Corps (USMC) assistant commandant Gen Joseph Dunford has demanded his service goes on 'weight control' as the force looks to the future. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
Dutch MoD cuts key capabilities
11th April 2011
The Dutch Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Leopard MBTs and Cougar transport helicopters are to ‘disappear’ in an effort to reduce its financial deficit by €1 …
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Defence Notes
UK urged to review arms export deals
6th April 2011
The UK government has been urged to widen its review of UK arms export licenses beyond simply North Africa and the Middle East to include …
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Digital Battlespace
Helyx delivers on operational application of CGTS programme for UK MOD
6th April 2011
Helyx, a specialist geospatial consultancy, has delivered on key objectives in the operational application of the Common Geospatial Tool Set (CGTS) programme being undertaken by …
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Digital Battlespace
Camber wins $52m contract for Joint Project Manager, Guardian
5th April 2011
Camber Corp. has been awarded a $52,762,304 contract to provide SETA support services for ongoing engineering, technical, logistical, analytical, training, and business management to the …
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Land Warfare
French army modernisation predicted to stoke market growth
24th March 2011
The French land defence market is undergoing a major shift as the French Army becomes more integrated and interoperable with its allies, according to a …
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Defence Helicopter
MV-22 recovers downed pilot
23rd March 2011
The MV-22 Osprey is proving its worth as a search and rescue (SAR) aircraft after it performed a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) …
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Why is the defence market ‘exploding exponentially’ for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
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Why is the defence market ‘exploding exponentially’ for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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![SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)]()
SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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![F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost]()
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
