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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.
Defence Notes
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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Naval Warfare
GRSE lays keel for its first Indian ASW corvette
29th December 2021
GRSE in India is proceeding with construction of anti-submarine warfare corvettes for the Indian Navy.
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Naval Warfare
German Navy hints at return to Asia-Pacific in 2023
28th December 2021
It is 19 years since the German Navy sent a warship as far as Asia-Pacific, but more visits are planned.
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Defence Notes
HAWC makes strides with further flight tests planned
27th December 2021
Northrop Grumman continues to work on optimising the performance of US hypersonic missiles.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Norwegian Navy orders TactiCall
24th December 2021
Norway joins more than 20 countries in ordering Saab's TactiCall Integrated Communication System.
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Defence Notes
Latvia invests in electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity
24th December 2021
Latvia has allocated $1.4 million to improve electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity and to develop a ballistic protective vest to protect UAVs.
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Defence Notes
The defence industry: same as it ever was?
24th December 2021
Earlier this year at DSEI, Shephard sat down with defence industry observers for an overview of the last twenty years in the defence industry.
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Defence Helicopter
France finally signs off on huge H160 Joint Light Helicopter order
23rd December 2021
France has officially signed off on a huge helicopter order.
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Defence Notes
NATO agrees 2022 military budgets
23rd December 2021
NATO’s military budget for 2022 will be €1.56 billion ($1.76 billion) and will cover the operating costs of the alliance's command structure headquarters, programmes and operations around the world.
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Naval Warfare
Malaysia receives final LMS to complete the set
23rd December 2021
Malaysia has now received all four Keris-class vessels from China.
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Training
Taiwan receives second advanced jet trainer
23rd December 2021
More T-5 trainers are set to roll off the production line next year, with the first two handed over in late 2021. The MQ-9B purchase is yet to go through, however.
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Air Warfare
Thai navy prepares MALE UAV acquisition
23rd December 2021
Thailand will select a new MALE-class UAV for the navy early next year.
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Naval Warfare
Year of highs and lows for RN CSG 21
23rd December 2021
The UK RN returned to aircraft carrier operations in 2021 with an ambitious deployment.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan receives final minelayers but development lags on frigates
23rd December 2021
Taiwan's navy has received its final minelayers and a rescue/salvage ship is under construction, although the development of new frigates is experiencing delays.
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Air Warfare
Myanmar commissions potpourri of aircraft types
22nd December 2021
Russia and China continue to support Myanmar with an array of military equipment, despite a military coup earlier this year.
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine to acquire Danish MPV80 ships
22nd December 2021
The latest MoU continues a trend for Ukraine to work with several international shipbuilders on boosting its naval capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
STADT Naval joins Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette consortium
22nd December 2021
According to STADT Group founder and CEO Hallvard Slettevoll, the invitation and acceptance into the European Patrol Corvette consortium recognised the company’s experience in maritime electric propulsion.
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Naval Warfare
Future French carrier may receive EMALS and AAG from US
22nd December 2021
US State Department approves potential $1.32 billion deal for electromagnetic aircraft launch system and aircraft arresting gear to be sold to France — Congress will now decide.
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Air Warfare
FCAS partners could agree loyal wingman demonstrator in 2022
22nd December 2021
An agreement between FCAS international partners to test a loyal wingman or adjunct demonstrator could be made in 2022.
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Naval Warfare
French future frigate programme passes twin milestones
22nd December 2021
The keel was laid for the first French Navy FDI frigate on 16 December; at the same time, the PSIM sensor mast was powered up.
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
