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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Shift5 releases technology upgrade for DoD fleets
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Shift5 has released an innovative solution to manage the maintenance costs and operational readiness of DoD fleets.
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Russian self-reliance in microelectronics remains a distant dream
4th May 2021
A dependence on foreign-made microelectronics remains a critical vulnerability for the Russian defence sector.
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C-UAV demands put BASSALT to the test
4th May 2021
A counter-UAV system originally developed for the civil aviation sector is being used in Mali to protect French forces.
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State Department clears Indian deal for six more Poseidons
4th May 2021
India wants to brings its fleet of P-8Is up to 18 aircraft.
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Saudi Arabia’s inaugural World Defense Show to unlock Middle East market opportunities (sponsored)
4th May 2021
The inaugural event in Riyadh will bring together senior decision-makers from across the globe at a state-of-the-art 800,000 sqm venue.
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Air Warfare
Egypt to more than double its Rafale fleet
4th May 2021
Dassault receives follow-on order for 30 Rafales for the Egyptian Air Force.
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South Korean marines to receive ‘semi-attack’ helicopters
4th May 2021
On the cards for South Korea's military are Marineon-based attack helicopters, more Apache Guardians and more MH-60Rs.
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Smart, Effective & Reliable (sponsored)
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This article is brought to you by Israel Aerospace Industries. With autonomous vehicle technology rapidly maturing, military robotic vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in ground …
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Elbit Systems passes acceptance tests for Hellenic Coast Guard
30th April 2021
Elbit Systems has successfully completed the acceptance tests for Hellenic Coast Guard combat suites.
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Naval Warfare
Rheinmetall celebrates 300 delivered MASS systems
30th April 2021
Rheinmetall is celebrating the 300th delivery of its MASS naval countermeasures system.
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Air Warfare
NHIndustries selects Thales’ TopOwl helmet system for NH90 pilots
30th April 2021
NHIndustries has chosen Thales’ TopOwl digital display helmet for special forces NH90 pilots.
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UK adopts sequential approach to army digital transformation
30th April 2021
The digitisation of the British Army is one of the main objectives of the UK’s Integrated Review, which sets out a vision for the country role in the world over the next decade.
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Land Warfare
RUAG Ammotec releases new .375 Swiss P sniper rifle calibre
30th April 2021
RUAG Ammotec is launching a new sniper rifle calibre that promises improved performance over existing competition.
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PODCAST: Submarine safety, Finnish HX fighter programme and global MLRS market
30th April 2021
Welcome to Episode 17 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
US State Department approves sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Australia
30th April 2021
The US State Department has decided to approve a possible sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the government of Australia.
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Air Warfare
Finland’s HX contest heats up as final offers arrive
30th April 2021
Finnish decision-makers get ready to select a manufacturer to replace the country's F/A-18C/D fighter fleet.
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Air Warfare
EuroDASS consortium to equip German Typhoons with Defensive Aids Sub-System
30th April 2021
Germany selects the EuroDASS consortium to equip new Typhoons with Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System.
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Naval Warfare
Marshal Shaposhnikov bulks up after major refit
29th April 2021
An upgrade has transformed the Udaloy-class ASW destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov into a multirole frigate, the Russian Navy claims.
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Naval Warfare
Baltic states hope for joint naval procurement
29th April 2021
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to develop joint naval procurement programmes — but for the time being, they must focus instead on upgrading existing platforms or buying second-hand vessels.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
