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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.
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: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
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Defence Notes
Embraer aims to build up local MRO capability in Hungary
6th June 2022
Plans to qualify Aeroplex as an Embraer Authorized Service Center in Hungary reflect how the Brazilian company aims to establish new partnerships in select markets with local industry collaboration.
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Defence Notes
Russian lasers: dazzling developments or unsubtle distraction?
6th June 2022
Are Russian laser weapons truly battle-ready, or is the latest proclamation from Moscow merely an attempt to distract attention from the failure of more commonly used equipment in Ukraine?
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Naval Warfare
Bangladesh awaits new frigates, OPVs, patrol boats and LCTs
3rd June 2022
Little discernible progress has been made in awarding contracts for new Bangladeshi frigates and OPVs, but there is activity in other areas such as patrol boat construction.
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Air Warfare
India orders Astra air-to-air missiles from BDL
3rd June 2022
As part of its goal to boost indigenous production, India has ordered air-to-air missiles for its fighters from a state-owned company.
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Defence Notes
Long game puts Hughes in contention for US Army SATCOM spoils
1st June 2022
A newly funded pilot project could dramatically reshape how the US Army procures SATCOM connectivity, with Hughes Defense actively promoting a managed services-based approach.
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Defence Notes
US Special Operations Command sets out tech priorities
1st June 2022
Senior USSOCOM leaders highlight counter-UAS, tactical mobility and the need for a sophisticated common operating picture as priorities for US special forces.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: RAF modernisation; Middle East UCAVs; and more
31st May 2022
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Naval Warfare
UK to upgrade Tomahawk missiles
31st May 2022
The Tomahawk land attack missiles operated from RN Astute-class submarines will receive enhanced long-range strike capability and improved protection.
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Naval Warfare
Greece to select corvette supplier by the end of June
30th May 2022
The Hellenic Navy is undergoing a significant modernisation project, including new frigates, upgrades to existing ships, a requirement for Corvette-like vessels and local industrial work.
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Defence Notes
Analysis of Tempest technologies paves way for new Eurofighter Typhoon cockpit
30th May 2022
BAE Systems has revealed in-depth plans of how it plans on delivering new crossover combat air technologies for the Eurofighter Typhoon and FCAS programmes.
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Defence Notes
Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine (podcast)
27th May 2022
In a new-look Shephard Defence Podcast, the news team discusses the rapidly-evolving situation in Ukraine and latest developments following Russia's unprovoked invasion.
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Defence Notes
NAVAIR awards annual F-35 engine sustainment contract
27th May 2022
Raytheon is sustaining the F135 engine and will also provide common F-35 programme support activities under a new contract modification.
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Defence Notes
Defence trends indicate an increased need for EMC/EMP filters, says MPE
27th May 2022
As military platforms and assets become increasingly reliant on data and digital applications, the need to protect them is also growing. Naval assets have shown the largest increase in demand.
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Defence Notes
UK lines up ECRS Mk2 flight test campaign for ‘back end’ of 2023
27th May 2022
Eurofighter Typhoon European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) flight tests are soon to go ahead, after years of research and development.
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Land Warfare
Australia shows unabashed interest in HIMARS
27th May 2022
Australia intends to field long-range fires, and HIMARS could well end up being the weapon it selects.
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Training
Simthetiq delivers immersive training classroom to Canadian navy
26th May 2022
A new virtual classroom for the Royal Canadian Navy includes customised content for maritime applications that will allow immersive training.
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Naval Warfare
Tiger Shark torpedo ready for production in South Korea
26th May 2022
After a delay in the Tiger Shark programme, South Korean submarines will soon be armed with a new type of heavyweight torpedo manufactured in-country — and manufacturer LIG Nex1 may also target the export market.
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Defence Notes
Raytheon obtains another Block V Tomahawk order
25th May 2022
Raytheon will produce 70 Block V missiles for the USN, 54 for the USMC and 30 for the US Army by January 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Danish Harpoon missiles could ease Black Sea coast pressure on Ukraine
25th May 2022
The supply of the missiles could help Ukraine alleviate pressure on its Black Sea coast, which has effectively been under blockade by the Russian Navy since the beginning of the invasion.
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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
