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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Defence Notes
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.
Naval Warfare
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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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: Kronstadt displays new Russian unmanned capabilities
15th November 2021
AI-powered supervision of multiple semi-autonomous UAVs marks a step forward for Russia.
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Joining forces: CAE and L3Harris Military Training (Sponsored)
15th November 2021
CAE’s acquisition of L3Harris’ Military Training business, including Link, brings a storied history of the simulation industry together while paving the way for a bright future.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore rolls out souped-up maritime sense-making system
15th November 2021
Singapore's navy is beginning to field a new system to monitor maritime security threats.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: Israeli firm showcases glass cockpit display
14th November 2021
Nir-Or exhibits Large Area Display for fixed-wing and rotary-wing cockpits.
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Defence Notes
Legal experts and diplomats urge tighter rules to rein in ‘killer robots’
14th November 2021
Have autonomous military capabilities outpaced the scope of international humanitarian law to control them?
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2021: Honeywell offers JetWave MCX SATCOM customer demos
13th November 2021
Following release of its new JetWave MCX SATCOM solution, Honeywell hopes that new customer demonstrations in Dubai will lead to orders.
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Air Warfare
ROK awards Elbit Systems $74 million munitions contract
12th November 2021
Elbit Systems continues to gain awards in the Asia-Pacific region as South Korea orders airborne munitions.
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UK to buy up to 44 aircraft under draft plan for New Medium Helicopter acquisition
12th November 2021
Key details of the UK's New Medium Helicopter programme have emerged.
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Air Warfare
US MDA prepares hypersonic and ballistic missile defence
12th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has completed work for the US MDA on the development of satellites intended to track and target enemy missiles.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
12th November 2021
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
Eglin R&D base to expand with new facility
12th November 2021
A new munitions R&D facility will be built by May 2023 at Eglin AFB.
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Naval Warfare
Diamond in the rough (Opinion)
12th November 2021
The speed, manoeuvrability and endurance of destroyers are an asset to any deploying force. However, technical issues can put these formidable ships out of action, making them little more than expensive flotsam.
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Defence Notes
Persistent UK procurement problems and US view of Chinese posture (podcast)
12th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 45 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo and Elettronica join forces to support Italian 'sovereign technologies'
12th November 2021
Leonardo and Elettronica have embarked on a new partnership to address Italian, European and international market needs, with an emphasis on EW.
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Air Warfare
Ukrainian Air Force awaits donated L-39ZA aircraft
12th November 2021
Lithuania is donating an L-39ZA Albatross trainer/light attack aircraft to Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
Missile defence acquisition process needs more tweaking, says GAO
12th November 2021
US congressional watchdog recommends more work to align missile defence capabilities with end-user requirements.
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Defence Notes
North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine
12th November 2021
North Korea fired a new type of short-range ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time last month.
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines welcomes final five Black Hawks
11th November 2021
Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.
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Defence Helicopter
Czechs to receive Viper training device
11th November 2021
FMS contract modification for Czech Republic covers one training device for the AH-1Z helicopter.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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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
