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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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Naval Warfare
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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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion
The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.
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Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment
Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Thales introduces new ASW acoustic capability
2nd October 2018
Thales is currently developing a new acoustic sonobouy, the Sono-Flash, which will be showcased for the first time at Euronaval in Paris In October. As …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy orders diving support vessels
2nd October 2018
The Indian Navy has awarded a contract to Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakhapatnam, for the construction of two diving support vessels (DSV) to support the navy’s submarine …
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Naval Warfare
New naval vessel concepts appear in Taiwan
2nd October 2018
New designs appeared at the Kaohsiung International Maritime and Defense Expo from 27-30 September, including a multipurpose frigate cooperatively designed by the National Chung-Shan Institute …
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Defence Notes
Battle rages over EU defence pact
1st October 2018
A diplomatic tussle has broken out over the European Union's (EU) flagship defence cooperation pact, amid warnings the bloc could cut itself off from major …
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Land Warfare
Harnessing the power of next generation computing
1st October 2018
The introduction of next-generation mission computers for combat vehicles will enable a host of new capabilities aimed at easing the burden on the warfighter.
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Land Warfare
North and South Korea remove landmines at border
1st October 2018
The two Koreas on 1 October started to remove landmines along a section of their heavily fortified border as part of a summit deal to …
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Naval Warfare
Peerless Patrol
1st October 2018
Sweden’s military may have seen a decline in personnel numbers, but its naval prowess is well documented. Shephard investigates how the nation’s navy is altering its …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Philippine fighters enter the fray
29th September 2018
Saab attracted attention at ADAS 2018 with the display of a mock-up of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter, one that President Rodrigo Duterte examined in …
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Military Logistics
MDM 2018: GD Mission Systems advances expeditionary C2 suite
28th September 2018
One element of the General Dynamics Mission Systems exhibit at this week’s Modern Day Marine expo was designed to reflect the company’s continuing focus on …
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Defence Notes
US F-35 fighters fly first ever combat mission
28th September 2018
American F-35 stealth fighters have been used in a combat operation for the first time, a defence official said, marking a major milestone for the …
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Naval Warfare
ADAS 2018: Corvettes and OPVs attract attention
28th September 2018
The Philippine Navy (PN) has great ambitions, listing six OPVs, two corvettes and even submarines under its Horizon 2 modernisation plan covering the 2018-22 timeframe. …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018 Daily News - Day Three
28th September 2018
The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
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Defence Notes
MDM 2018: Bell highlights its MUX design
27th September 2018
Bell utilised this week’s Modern Day Marine to highlight its offering for the emerging Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aerial Systems Expeditionary (MUX) programme. …
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Defence Notes
US B-52s fly over South and East China Seas
27th September 2018
US B-52 bombers have recently conducted transit operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea, the Pentagon said on 26 September, amid soaring …
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Military Logistics
MDM 2018: USMC moves ahead in AAV Survivability Upgrade aftermath
27th September 2018
In the aftermath of the late-August US Marine Corps decision to terminate its Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Survivability Upgrade (SU) programme, service representatives at this …
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Defence Notes
US Congress passes major spending bill, sending it to Trump
27th September 2018
The US House passed an $854 billion spending billon 26 September that ramps up military funding but does not include President Donald Trump's cherished border …
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Land Warfare
MDM 2018: Oshkosh looks beyond HIMARS with JLTV concept
27th September 2018
Nearly hidden from view in a reception area at the back of the Oshkosh Defense booth at this week’s Modern Day Marine is a conceptual …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Rafael solutions for ground and air
27th September 2018
While air defence is critical for any nation, the Philippines currently has no ground-based missile system. However, at ADAS, Rafael is highlighting its Air Defence …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Saab details Gripen model for any Philippines requirement (video)
27th September 2018
Bringing one of the few large static displays to ADAS 2018 with its Gripen C/D model, Saab took the opportunity to showcase the range of …
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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
