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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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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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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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Air Warfare
BEL receives large contract for Tejas components
21st December 2021
BEL benefits from a large contract to provide electronic components for the Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-25 integration takes ‘early step forward’ in carrier test
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
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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
