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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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Naval Warfare
USN orders ESSM Block 2 support from Raytheon
16th December 2021
Raytheon gains contract modification to support ESSM Block 2 full-rate production requirements.
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Naval Warfare
Defence Committee urges higher spending to plug RN capability gaps
16th December 2021
A UK Parliament Defence Committee report, called "We're going to need a bigger Navy", compared the RN surface fleet to 'porcupines' with well-defended vessels that lack lethality.
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Naval Warfare
Gulf of Aden hosts USN laser demonstration
16th December 2021
USS Portland successfully test-fired the LWSD Mark 2 MOD 0 laser weapon on 14 December.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin aids Aegis upgrade for Hobart class
16th December 2021
Aegis combat system upgrade covers three Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyers.
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Training
Indonesia ordains single KT-1B trainer
15th December 2021
PTDI has assembled a first KT-1B trainer for the Indonesian Air Force, plus it is concentrating on the NC212i and N219.
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Air Warfare
Thai navy introduces Blackjack into service
15th December 2021
The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.
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Air Warfare
Thailand receives final H225M quartet
15th December 2021
Thailand now has a dozen H225M helicopters in service, with completion of an order logged in 2018.
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Air Warfare
Safeguarding fleet readiness through sustainment innovation (Studio)
15th December 2021
As the US and its allies increasingly focus on the threat from peer and near-peer rivals, aircraft readiness is more important than ever.
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Naval Warfare
MBDA’s anti-ship missile achieves important milestone
15th December 2021
MBDA’s newest anti-ship missile has successfully completed its final firing test and will now enter into operation.
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Air Warfare
FMV orders new equipment for Gripen E
15th December 2021
The latest contract from FMV goes against the terms of the original 60-aircraft order for Gripen E.
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Air Warfare
Greek Rafales to be mission-ready in January
15th December 2021
The Hellenic Air Force will be ready for Rafale operations as soon as the first six aircraft arrive next month.
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Air Warfare
Podcast: Critical Care episode 1 - The benefits of aircraft sustainment
15th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 1 of Shephard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sukhoi refines Okhotnik design
15th December 2021
A flat jet thrust nozzle on the S-70 Okhotnik is designed to reduce the UCAV’s radar cross-section.
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Naval Warfare
French landing craft programme crawls past milestone
15th December 2021
The French Navy has received its first two EDA-S craft but it will take some time before all of them enter service.
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Defence Notes
Baltic republics to receive FAAD C2
15th December 2021
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are boosting their SHORAD capabilities.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR orders more AARGM-ER missiles
15th December 2021
The USN is to receive additional 16 all-up AARGM-ER rounds by December 2024.
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Naval Warfare
FMS approval paves the way for Greece-US ship deals
15th December 2021
Despite Athens' commitment to purchase French frigates, the US State Department has approved possible ship deals with Greece.
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Defence Notes
Embraer seals a third Dutch MoU
15th December 2021
Embraer is keen to intensify cooperation with Dutch organisations.
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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
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
