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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.
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US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
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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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![Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390]()
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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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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HII struggles to grow despite Alion acquisition
11th November 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries has released its Q3 2021 report, showing limited growth from Q3 2020.
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Naval Warfare
Nigeria looks forward to new pair of OPVs
11th November 2021
Two offshore patrol vessels for the Nigerian Navy will reportedly feature indigenous systems and technology transfer from Dearsan. The Turkish shipbuilder will hope for better luck in the African market, though, following problems implementing deals in Libya and Sudan.
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Naval Warfare
Sonardyne and Wavefront demonstrate XLUUV obstacle avoidance
11th November 2021
DASA is testing commercial-off-the-shelf technologies on a supersized uncrewed underwater vessel.
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Air Warfare
RAAF enhances air operations capability with TAOT
11th November 2021
Rohde & Schwarz says it is undertaking substantial upgrades of its Transportable Air Operations Tower.
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Air Warfare
Simsek target drone bares its teeth
11th November 2021
Turkish Aerospace has converted a target drone into a kamikaze aircraft — but there is no sign yet of a timeline for entry into service.
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Air Warfare
China’s AHL programme inches forward
11th November 2021
China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.
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Air Warfare
Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage
10th November 2021
The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.
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Air Warfare
General Electric to trisect and transition to aviation
10th November 2021
General Electric will divide into three separate companies, with a focus on healthcare, energy and aviation respectively.
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Naval Warfare
UK tunes MEWSIC to exploit complex electromagnetic environment
10th November 2021
An EW contract marks a first phase of a wider project to enhance the capabilities of UK RN frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers.
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French defence chief lays out strategic vision
10th November 2021
A new strategic vision for the French military seeks to maintain readiness in an unstable world.
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan receives first Chinese-built frigate
10th November 2021
The Type 054A/P, of which Pakistan has ordered four from China, will be Islamabad's most sophisticated warship to date.
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Naval Warfare
Leidos advances torpedo protection for US submarines
9th November 2021
NAVSEA exercises contract option for further development of active countermeasure against acoustic anti-submarine torpedoes.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to integrate low-band jamming pod on Growlers
9th November 2021
Next Generation Low-Band Jammer to be installed aboard EA-18G aircraft as part of wider EW upgrade programme.
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Air Warfare
US orders Lot 20 JASSM-ER missiles
9th November 2021
Lockheed Martin will produce 94 extended-range JASSM missiles for the USAF.
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Naval Warfare
RN's future Type 32 will have autonomous offboard focus
9th November 2021
The future Type 32 frigate will bolster the size of the RN escort fleet.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed obtains major IDIQ contract for USAF Raptor sustainment
9th November 2021
USAF chooses Lockheed Martin for a new decade of work under the ARES programme.
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Naval Warfare
RN to begin Type 83 concept work in early 2022
9th November 2021
The future destroyer was first announced in the UK’s March Defence Command Paper as part of RN’s shipbuilding plans.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo returns to India after ban lifted
8th November 2021
Leonardo has been banned from India's military market since 2014, but this embargo has now been eased.
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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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![Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations]()
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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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
