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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.
Naval Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Defence Notes
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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Naval Warfare
Modular Type 32 design could gain inspiration from Type 31 frigate
19th April 2021
The planned class of warship will have an ASW capability in addition to acting as a mothership for autonomous MCM systems.
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Defence Notes
IAI shines more light on Barak ER interceptor test
19th April 2021
Interceptor used in March test was the first series-production Barak ER missile, with the IDF the most likely launch customer. The extended-range Barak variant will slot into the existing Israeli air defence umbrella of systems.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman gains more work on French Advanced Hawkeye deal
19th April 2021
Modification to FMS for France includes procurement of long-lead items for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
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Naval Warfare
Indian Ocean – the dragon’s new swimming hole
16th April 2021
The Indian Ocean region is hotting up as an arena for great power competition, as China boosts its presence there.
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Defence Notes
Battelle to work on SIGMA+ Phase 2
16th April 2021
DARPA programme seeks to create an advanced networked sensor to detect and identify biological weapons of mass destruction.
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Military Logistics
Poland refreshes its Hercules fleet
16th April 2021
Five second-hand C-130Hs will be supplied to Poland by mid-2024.
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Naval Warfare
Will TB3 help Anadolu recover from F-35 fiasco?
16th April 2021
A new unmanned combat aircraft from Baykar Makina is earmarked to embark on the Turkish amphibious landing ship Anadolu — once certain design modifications are made to the vessel, which is still under construction.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update
16th April 2021
Welcome to Episode 15 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Digital Battlespace
Fischer expands UltiMate connector range
15th April 2021
Fischer Connectors introduces a new NATO STANAG 4695-compatible connector for use in harsh operating environments.
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Air Warfare
The F-35 for the UK - Safeguarding Security and Creating Prosperity (video)
15th April 2021
The Lockheed Martin F-35B serves as a vital tool in the transition to multi-domain operations (MDO).
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Air Warfare
The F-35 for the UK - Providing the Punch for Carrier Strike (video)
15th April 2021
Providing powerful and flexible strike capability to the CSG21 deployment is the UK’s fifth-generation fighter aircraft - the F-35B Lightning II.
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Air Warfare
The F-35 for the UK - The Critical Enabler for Multi-Domain Operations (video)
15th April 2021
The advanced capabilities of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II are central to the future of multi-domain operations.
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Air Warfare
The F-35 for the UK – At the Heart of Aerospace Innovation (Studio)
15th April 2021
The UK's investment in the F-35B is a key driver of future aerospace innovation in the UK.
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Defence Notes
Defence innovation poised to help drive UK prosperity (Studio)
15th April 2021
The UK aerospace and defence (A&D) sector is poised to be a global innovation leader, according to a new report.
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Air Warfare
Interview: Commander Air, HMS Queen Elizabeth (Studio)
15th April 2021
The capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II is a critical component of the UK’s new carrier strike capability, according to Cdr Edward Phillips, HMS Queen Elizabeth’s Commander Air.
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Digital Battlespace
Toughbook 55 integrates self-encrypting hard drive
15th April 2021
UK MoD is receiving ruggedised laptops with Viasat Eclypt hard drive.
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Military Logistics
UK renews Phalanx support contract for Babcock
15th April 2021
Babcock International carries on support for CIWS on Royal Navy vessels.
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Land Warfare
Thailand to boost coastal defence
14th April 2021
New 155mm truck-mounted howitzers and MANPADS are high on the agenda for the Royal Thai Navy.
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo SDR to equip NATO AWACS fleet
14th April 2021
A new and improved SDR from Leonardo will be installed on NATO's AWACS fleet.
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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
