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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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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.
Naval Warfare
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.
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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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Defence Notes
ANAO highlights Australian procurement woes
10th January 2022
The Australian National Audit Office's latest Major Projects Report shows problems keeping to schedule and cost for a series of key procurement programmes for the ADF.
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Military Logistics
Danes pick Lockheed Martin for Super Hercules support
10th January 2022
A different provider than the C-130J OEM would be unable to meet Danish requirements, DALO concludes.
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Air Warfare
US approves MQ-9 Reaper follow-on support sale to France
10th January 2022
France has contracted General Atomics, with US governmental support, to supply MQ-9 Reaper follow-on support.
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Digital Battlespace
Italian naval EW equipment exports tell a tale of inconsistency
10th January 2022
Different criteria seem to have been applied to exports of naval electronic countermeasures to Egypt as opposed to Qatar, Turkmenistan and the UAE.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon progresses AN/SPY-6 efforts
10th January 2022
Raytheon's AN/SPY-6 radar family will equip seven classes of USN ships.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany replenishes 70mm rocket stocks
10th January 2022
With its 70mm rocket stocks exhausted, Germany has ordered the FZ209 MOD 2.
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Naval Warfare
Bulgaria chooses naval repair and maintenance provider
10th January 2022
Main Bulgarian naval assets to be supported by Varna shipyard.
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Air Warfare
Tejas to receive ‘mini’ BrahMos
8th January 2022
Being smaller, the BrahMos-NG currently in development will be able to be carried by a wider range of fighters than the full-size BrahMos.
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Air Warfare
Indian Navy tries out Rafale for carrier operations
7th January 2022
The Indian Navy is beginning practical tests of foreign aircraft as it seeks a new carrier-borne fighter. First up is the Rafale.
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Air Warfare
Norwegian F-16 fighters fly their last mission
7th January 2022
Norway has retired its fleet of F-16 fighter jets, which have been in service since 1980, as its new F-35s join the country's air force.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin deliberates over F-35 2022 production rate
7th January 2022
After a remarkable year for F-35 sales, Lockheed Martin has started internal discussions regarding a 2022 production target.
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Naval Warfare
Brazil produces fuel for indigenous nuclear sub
7th January 2022
Domestically produced uranium fuel will power the first Brazilian nuclear submarine.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Reaper takes a Caribbean sojourn
7th January 2022
The first Dutch MQ-9A Reaper will be temporarily based on Curaçao for tests.
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Naval Warfare
Chinese navy commissions second LHD
7th January 2022
China's phenomenal naval shipbuilding continues, with a Type 075 LHD commissioned and construction proceeding of the Type 003 aircraft carrier.
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Air Warfare
Tensions flare as Morocco and Algeria consider new fighter jets
6th January 2022
A new arms race is brewing in North Africa, as both Morocco and Algeria look to procure the most advanced fighter jets available.
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Digital Battlespace
Quantum technology attracts French attention
6th January 2022
The French MoD has launched a national quantum computing platform that will perform calculations up to 1 billion times faster than conventional computing. The system will be available to researchers and specialists.
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Naval Warfare
Germany orders Mini-DRFD sets
6th January 2022
Extra Mini-DRFD M3.0 sets are destined for German Naval Special Forces Command.
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo delivers first Qatari NH90 TTH
6th January 2022
Sixteen NH90 TTHs are destined for Qatar by 2025, along with a dozen naval variants.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey orders new refuelling vessels for fast attack craft
6th January 2022
Four new tankers for the Turkish Naval Forces will each have a range of 500nmi and a top speed of 15kt.
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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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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Why is the defence market ‘exploding exponentially’ for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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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
