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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Paris Air Show: MBDA aims to overcome complex air defence challenges with Orchestrike
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Lawmakers to provide nearly $700 million in extra funds for US Army ground vehicle programmes
16th June 2023
The House Armed Services Committee has proposed allocating additional resources to the Abrams, Stryker, Bradley and PIM programmes and reducing the budget of the OMFV effort.
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Fincantieri details FCX Naval Ships Series, eyes Malaysian market for corvette design
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Anglo-French uncrewed minehunting project moves forward with assurance trials
14th June 2023
The joint Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) effort is delivering an autonomous minehunting capability to the Royal Navy and Marine Nationale.
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NZ Army to more closely align with Australian Army via Plan ANZAC
14th June 2023
The New Zealand Army has decided to closely align itself and cooperate far more closely with its Australian counterpart.
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BAE to adapt Archerfish mine disposal system for South Korea
13th June 2023
BAE Systems has won a contract to adapt its Archerfish mine disposal system for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of South Korea’s effort to develop a new anti-mine helicopter fleet.
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Naval Warfare
Austal USA starts work on US Navy floating dry dock
13th June 2023
Austal USA has started constructing a floating dry dock for the USN at its Gulf Coast ship manufacturing site.
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MBDA opens missile engineering centre in Abu Dhabi to develop smart weapons
13th June 2023
MBDA has inaugurated a missile engineering centre in the United Arab Emirates, jointly staff by personnel from the company and Tawazun Technology Innovation.
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Air Warfare
Norway completes F-16 sale to Romania
12th June 2023
Romania will replace its ageing fleet of Soviet MiG-21 fighters with Lockheed Martin F-16 jets bought from Portugal and Norway.
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What's new in the updated version of the US Marines Force Design 2030
9th June 2023
The most recent Force Design 2030 document introduces adjustments in terms of capabilities, doctrine, structure and training focusing on improving readiness.
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Naval Warfare
Buy more subs, urges Norwegian Defence Chief
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The Norwegian Chief of Defence has recommended the Scandinavian country procure more submarines in a report to the government about the future shape of its armed forces.
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Naval Warfare
Contenders for Malaysia’s LMS Batch 2 tender emerge at LIMA 2023
6th June 2023
Apart from making progress with its troubled LCS programme, the priority for Malaysia's navy right now is the next three Littoral Mission Ships.
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Updated US Marine Corps Force Design 2030 highlights need for novel capabilities
6th June 2023
The USMC is seeking air-launched swarming munitions as well as multi-domain reconnaissance and C2 systems to boost its frontline force.
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Naval Warfare
Romania quietly joins European Patrol Corvette effort
6th June 2023
Romania has joined the effort to develop a future surface ship under the PESCO European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.
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Naval Warfare
VIDEO: US Navy footage shows 'unsafe' manoeuvres by Chinese ship
5th June 2023
The USN has released footage of a Chinese ship Type-052D destroyer crossing the bow of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during a routine transit of the Taiwan Strait.
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First Royal Navy Type 31 frigate to hit the water this year
2nd June 2023
The first of the Royal Navy’s future Inspiration-class Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, is scheduled to hit the water this year.
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How commercial technologies are helping the Pentagon combat cyber threats
1st June 2023
The DoD is focused on the use of AI, ML and trusted commercial autonomy as well as cyber and telecom solutions to be combined with the government’s assets.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
