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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
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Air Warfare
Airbus calls for new MAWS studies, favours modular design
27th October 2021
Airbus has put forward new details about the company's involvement in the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Weapons System programme.
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Read the Military Training and Simulation Handbook
27th October 2021
The Military Training and Simulation Handbook Issue 17 covers the global T&S industry and provides detailed information on airborne, ground and naval equipment, devices and systems.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman further invests into microelectronics
27th October 2021
Northrop Grumman has opened a new microelectronics micro-line facility to provide materials for next-generation systems.
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Defence Notes
China FOBS off US as it intensifies nuclear race
27th October 2021
China astounded many with its recent FOBS test, but such developments are clearly part of China's efforts to enhance its nuclear retaliatory capability as it competes strategically with the US.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall to build Lynx OMFV test chassis
26th October 2021
Rheinmetall has received a contract to build and export a Lynx IFV test chassis for the OMFV programme.
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Defence Notes
New composite ExoProtect passes ballistic resistance testing
26th October 2021
ExoTechnologies developed a sustainable composite from DUNA tested bulletproof material
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Air Warfare
Airbus confident of closing new A400M export orders after Kazakhstan breakthrough
26th October 2021
After years spent without securing A400M export business, Airbus is optimistic that an order from Kazakhstan will change the fortunes of the programme.
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Defence Notes
Greek procurement surge shows no sign of abating
26th October 2021
More fighter aircraft and naval vessels are in the offing for Greece as part of its 2020-2025 procurement programme – but the latter is a more complex issue than the former.
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Naval Warfare
Senators criticise USN budget manoeuvring
26th October 2021
The US Senate Appropriations Committee has criticised the USN, saying the service submits budgets to Congress that underfund critical programmes with the expectation that lawmakers would restore the funds.
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Defence Notes
Defence activity propels Saab
26th October 2021
Nine-month financials reflect ‘high activity level in the defence business’ for Saab.
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Air Warfare
ASRAAM Block 6 on schedule for UK aircraft, says minister
26th October 2021
Advanced heat-seeking air-to-air missile to equip RAF Typhoons in 2022 and RAF/RN F-35s in 2024.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin obtains JASSM contract modification
26th October 2021
US Army awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the replacement of JASSM Control Actuation System.
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Naval Warfare
Austal launches first-of-class patrol boat for Australia
26th October 2021
Amidst delays in Australia's Arafura-class OPVs, the interim capability of the Evolved Cape class becomes even more paramount.
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Naval Warfare
JMSDF launches new tanker vessel
25th October 2021
To resupply naval bases in its southwest archipelago, Japan is building two coastal tankers.
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Naval Warfare
UK begins search for new strategic sealift capability
25th October 2021
The contract in the UK for the provision of strategic sealift capability expires at the end of 2024.
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RN Wildcat fires Martlet for first time on operations
25th October 2021
RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.
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Air Warfare
Norwegian F-35As to carry Joint Strike Missile
25th October 2021
Kongsberg confirms order to arm Norwegian F-35s with the multirole variant of the Naval Strike Missile.
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Defence Notes
NATO launches new technological initiatives
25th October 2021
NATO secretary general announced the launch of two NATO initiatives on 22 October, the Innovation Fund and DIANA.
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Defence Notes
US accelerates hypersonic weapon development
25th October 2021
Latest flight campaign reflects DoD priority to field hypersonic weapons by the mid-2020s.
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
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SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
