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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.
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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.
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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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Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.
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Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
In Conversation... Shephard's Gerrard Cowan talks to CAE's Marc-Olivier Sabourin about how the training and simulation industry can help militaries achieve essential levels of readiness by leveraging new technology, innovative procurement methods and a truly collaborative approach.
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Military Logistics
US Navy teaches partners small boat repair skills
20th September 2018
US Navy personnel are teaching partner nations the critical logistics skills necessary to repair and maintain small boat fleets to support special operations and other …
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US Army Secretary admits Poland may not be ready for 'Fort Trump'
20th September 2018
Poland might not yet be ready for a permanent US military base, the head of the US Army said on 19 September, the day after …
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AAD 2018: UK seeks to reboot South African partnership
20th September 2018
One of the key mantras on the ground at AAD 2018 in South Africa is ‘potential’– this is a sentiment being explored by the UK …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Danger zone: SkyGuardian flight precautions emerge
20th September 2018
Temporary danger and diversion areas were established by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to assist the July 2018 transatlantic flight and UK touch down of …
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Defence Notes
US coalition to block North Korean oil
20th September 2018
A US government effort to build a multinational coalition to monitor North Korean violations of fuel smuggling appears to be gaining steam. The Trump administration, …
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Digital Battlespace
AAD 2018: Vricon brings 3D mapping technology to Africa
19th September 2018
Vricon’s software data mapping technology, 3D Surface Model, can provide military decision-makers with worldwide coverage irrelevant to terrain environments through automation and commercial satellite technology. …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: South Korea – the next big defence exporter?
19th September 2018
In terms of Asian defence companies, China is clearly the big-hitter. The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) recently published research listing three Chinese companies …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine strengthens its naval power
18th September 2018
Ukraine continues to invest in its naval fleet development by taking delivery of new vessels while also planning the purchase of additional platforms. The first …
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Digital Battlespace
Intelsat encrypting Five Eyes as contested operations increase
18th September 2018
The safe transference of data is of the upmost importance to civil and military operators alike; however, the conduct of clandestine missions conducted by multinational …
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Defence Notes
US Air Force seeks additional operational squadrons
17th September 2018
Stretched thin by a growing workload the US Air Force needs to add 74 operational squadrons, nearly a 24% increase, to improve its ability to …
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Defence Notes
Washington set to replace US military commander in South Korea
17th September 2018
Washington is set to replace the commander of US forces in South Korea amid a rapid diplomatic thaw on the peninsula, even as denuclearisation of …
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Defence Notes
Mattis in Macedonia to counter 'Russian influence' against name change
17th September 2018
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Skopje on 17 September to back a 'yes' vote at this month's referendum on Macedonia's name change and …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Europe's forgotten war
15th September 2018
In February 2014, a separatist movement emerged in the Crimea, backed by armed groups and with Russian military assistance, they took control of the region …
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Defence Notes
Congress poised to pass 2019 defence bill
14th September 2018
US House and Senate conferees emerged from behind closed doors with a compromise to fund the Pentagon with $674.4 billion next year, while padding missile …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea launches its first missile-capable submarine
14th September 2018
South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine on 14 September, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North. The $700 million, 3,000t …
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Defence Notes
Lawmakers seek clarity over US Army's Futures Command
13th September 2018
US Army leaders sought to quell lawmakers' concerns over the new Futures Command in what is expected to be an initial step towards explaining how …
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Naval Warfare
Poland prioritises submarines as industry details bids
13th September 2018
Polish government officials highlighted the procurement of new submarines under the Orka programme as one of the top military priorities for the nation during MSPO …
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Special Operations
Medical training needs outlined for US Army SOC
13th September 2018
US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has outlined its specific medical training and support needs for tactical medical training. The classes were outlined in a …
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Defence Notes
Russia deploys most advanced air defences at army drills
13th September 2018
Russia showcased its most sophisticated air defence system on 12 September, using it to repel a mock attack from the sky as part of what …
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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
