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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
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.
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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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Air Warfare
Kuwait awaits Typhoons
13th December 2021
The first pair of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A aircraft for the Kuwait Air Force are set to arrive in the country on 14 December.
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Singapore diving unit inducts naval craft amidst reorganisation
10th December 2021
A new vessel type is being inducted by Singapore's naval special operations unit.
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OCEA launches Ukraine’s first fast patrol boat 98
10th December 2021
French shipbuilder, OCEA, has launched the first Ukrainian FPB 98, with 19 more still expected.
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Naval Warfare
Canadian Navy names new large naval tugs
10th December 2021
The tugs' names, Haro, Barkerville, Canso, and Stella Maris, are tied to Canada’s maritime history.
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Air Warfare
Australia seeks new Black Hawks as MRH90 retires early
10th December 2021
Australia is looking to purchase new UH-60s to replace its troubled NH90-based Taipans, even as its older S-70A-9s are finally withdrawn.
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Defence Notes
European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest (Podcast)
10th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 49 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
UK and France receive new minehunting technology
10th December 2021
While politics divide the British and French governments, both countries have made steady progress on their joint minehunting project.
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Defence Notes
EU countries seek ways to foster defence innovation
10th December 2021
EDA member states intend to create a Defence Innovation Hub within the agency in order to equip their armed forces with cutting edge systems and enable them to succeed on the battlefield of tomorrow.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia launches fifth missile boat
10th December 2021
Progress is made in Indonesia on fast attack craft, tank landing ships and OPVs.
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Air Warfare
Air variant of BrahMos prepped for maritime operations
10th December 2021
Series production of the BrahMos-A missile is now ready to commence, after a successful test firing this month.
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Military Logistics
USAF approves fourth ICR for Pegasus
9th December 2021
The KC-46A Pegasus is now capable of supporting almost 70% of USAF aircraft, says Air Mobility Command.
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Training
Boeing obtains FMS-funded F-15SA training modification
9th December 2021
Saudi Arabia is acquiring 84 F-15A aircraft from Boeing and the company is also upgrading 70 F-15SA variants to the F-154SA configuration.
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Air Warfare
More Super Hornets to undergo life extension
9th December 2021
Boeing is extending the service life of USN-operated F/A-18E/F aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Israel and Morocco reap rewards from warmer relations
9th December 2021
Morocco is set to procure an array of Israeli defence equipment under a recently signed MoU — what is Rabat hoping to achieve?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing and RAAF validate ATS digital environment capabilities
9th December 2021
Boeing and the RAAF have advanced the operational capabilities of the manufacturers Airpower Teaming System in a digital environment.
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Defence Notes
EDA members look beyond traditional research partners
9th December 2021
EDA member countries are ramping up efforts to involve universities, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs and non-defence related companies in their programmes to develop innovative solutions.
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Defence Notes
Solomons wisdom needed for security response to unrest
8th December 2021
Four countries have sent troops and/or police to the Solomon Islands in Melanesia after an outbreak of civil unrest.
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Digital Battlespace
USN asks for more from Progeny for EW
8th December 2021
The USN is interested in upgrading human-machine interfaces on the increasingly complex EW systems on its submarines.
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Naval Warfare
Middle East proves fertile market for corvettes
8th December 2021
The Middle East has proved a significant region for European shipbuilders such as Naval Group, Navantia and Fincantieri.
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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
