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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.
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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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Air Warfare
Air Combat Evolution programme progresses to next phase
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The US DoD has commenced the search for partners for the next stage of the ACE programme.
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Poland is looking to acquire three multi-purpose frigates under its Miecznik project.
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Bell remains convinced it can make a breakthrough on AH-1Z Viper helicopter sales in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Responses are due by 9 March to a German Navy tender for naval simulation-based training.
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Singapore Airshow 2022: Astronautics enhances situational awareness for Peruvian Hercules aircrew
16th February 2022
The second of three Peruvian Air Force L-100 Hercules has undergone a cockpit avionics upgrade.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Military air programmes in Asia-Pacific - opportunities and threats
16th February 2022
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Air Warfare
Indian pseudo satellite UAV development is on schedule
16th February 2022
India is exploring different types of UAVs, and in development are naval transport and HAPS types.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Proteus positions Blue Spear missile as Harpoon successor
15th February 2022
IAI and ST Engineering JV Proteus pitches Blue Spear anti-ship missile as a Harpoon replacement for navies after winning an Estonian coastal defence contract.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Momentum swing puts Indonesian V-22 order in jeopardy
15th February 2022
An Indonesian V-22 Osprey deal looks increasingly unlikely.
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Naval Warfare
Dstl tests autonomous launch and recovery system
15th February 2022
Solving launch and recovery issues is crucial to making USVs feasible operational assets.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock eyes a bigger slice of the Australian naval sustainment market
15th February 2022
Babcock is buying out its partner in the Naval Ship Management JV.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: RSAF begins to receive upgraded F-16s
15th February 2022
Deliveries of locally upgraded F-16s to the Republic of Singapore Air Force began in mid-2021.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2022: Australia investigates interim option for Triton facilities
15th February 2022
The Australian Department of Defence has started to assess potential interim facilities for RAAF MQ-4C Triton UAVs.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: KF-21 captures Asia-Pacific and European export interest
15th February 2022
KAI has held talks with potential KF-21 fighter jet export customers from Asia-Pacific and Europe.
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Defence Notes
Biden issues new Indo-Pacific Strategy
15th February 2022
There are small differences, but the latest edition of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy carries on a similar trajectory to before, that of countering a belligerent China.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri launches fourth PPA vessel
14th February 2022
Fincantieri has launched the fourth of seven offshore patrol vessels intended for the Italian Navy.
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Defence Notes
DASA eyes alternative weapons guidance trials by 2025
14th February 2022
UK launches study to look into alternatives to satellite guidance for weapon systems.
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Defence Notes
FTC lawsuit cripples Lockheed bid for Aerojet
14th February 2022
Lockheed Martin has officially withdrawn its bid to buy missile propulsion systems specialist Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: H225M to boost Singapore SAR missions
14th February 2022
The H225M will progressively take over roles of the elderly Super Puma, one of these being crucial search and rescue missions.
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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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Intelligence advantage: How real-time GEOINT is reshaping military decision-making (Studio)
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
