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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.
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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.
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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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Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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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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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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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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Air Warfare
NAVAIR places additional order for F-35 services
6th January 2022
Project engineering and logistics are included in the latest F-35 support order for Lockheed Martin.
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Naval Warfare
HII demonstrates autonomy integration with Sea Machines' SM300
6th January 2022
Advanced autonomy solutions from HII and Sea Machines support mission planning and collaboration between uncrewed systems.
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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
