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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.
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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.
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
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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Air Warfare
Raytheon repairs towed decoys for Super Hornets
8th December 2021
The AN/ALE-50 fibre-optic towed decoy is designed to protect combat aircraft from air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, by using active and semi-active radar homing.
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Defence Notes
Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs
8th December 2021
DARPA persists in funding research into extending the power range and mission endurance of UAVs.
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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
