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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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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.
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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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Defence awakens to European COVID-19 nightmare
18th March 2020
The impact of COVID-19 has caused widespread disruption to the European defence industry which has introduced exceptional operational measures to protect the health of armed forces personnel, …
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Naval Warfare
PN to receive its first Jose Rizal frigate in April
18th March 2020
The Philippine Navy (PN) expects delivery of its first missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), in the third or fourth week of April 2020, according …
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Defence Notes
Spain clears the way for North Macedonia to join NATO
18th March 2020
Spain’s Senate on 17 March approved the accession of North Macedonia into NATO, clearing the way for the Balkan country to become the 30th member …
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Defence Notes
COVID-19 vaccine approved for trials, says Chinese military
18th March 2020
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on 18 March that a vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus, developed by the Academy of Military Medical …
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Air Warfare
Hindustan Aeronautics carries out first flight of LCA SP-21
18th March 2020
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) completed the maiden flight of the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Final Operational Clearance standard SP-21 in Bangalore on 17 …
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Training
Russian Black Sea Fleet conducts aerial training over Crimea
18th March 2020
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has carried out training drills involving at least 20 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft in Crimea. According to reports from TASS, Su-24Mand …
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems to develop next-gen IR seekers for THAAD
17th March 2020
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to develop the next-generation of IR seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) …
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Land Warfare
Raytheon completes first test for LTAMDS radar
17th March 2020
Raytheon has completed the first test of the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defence Sensor (LTAMDS) according to a company statement on 17 …
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Air Warfare
Pratt & Whitney to supply F135-PW-100 to US and Japan
17th March 2020
United Technologies subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a $319.79 million reimbursable contract to provide F-35 turbofan engines to the US and Japan. The US …
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Air Warfare
Bell Textron and Sikorsky obtain green light for further FLRAA work
17th March 2020
Bell Textron and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation have each been selected for Competitive Demonstration and Risk Reduction (CD&RR;) work on the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin set for new top leadership
17th March 2020
Lockheed Martin’s Board of Directors has elected James Taiclet as the company’s new President and CEO, effective from 15 June. Taiclet replaces Marillyn Hewson on …
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Defence Notes
Russia expects Turkey to request additional S-400 systems
17th March 2020
The Turkish government is expected to request additional S-400 missile defence systems in the ‘foreseeable future’, according to the director of the Russian Federal Service …
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Air Warfare
Japan charts course for new F-X fighter
16th March 2020
As its fleet of F-2A and F-2B fighters ages, Japan continues to consider plans and potential partners for an indigenous next-generation fighter that is due …
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Naval Warfare
Germany says submarine code talks are part of design and safety plans
16th March 2020
The German MoD has informed Shephard that its discussions with Norway on implementing aspects of the Naval Submarine Code have to date not resulted in any …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy to lease private berth for Vikrant-class aircraft carrier
16th March 2020
The Indian Navy has informed the parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that it intends to lease a 260m berth at an L&T; shipyard in Kattupalli …
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Air Warfare
F-35A makes second CENTCOM deployment as IOT&E progresses
16th March 2020
Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighters of the USAF have been deployed, for the second time, to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility …
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Land Warfare
Ireland places order for 4x4 personnel carriers
16th March 2020
The Irish Ministry of Defence has awarded Westward Scania a €24.6 million ($27.5 million) contract for 120 Troop Carrying Vehicles (TCVs). Scania will provide the …
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Defence Notes
Katuyusha rocket attack injures three US soldiers
16th March 2020
A Katuyusha rocket was used to launch an attack against US and Iraqi military personnel at Camp Taji, Iraq on 13 March. The attack, believed …
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Defence Notes
DoD introduces domestic travel restrictions
16th March 2020
The US Department of Defense (DoD) on 15 March announced new domestic travel restrictions for service members and civilian personnel in response to the ongoing …
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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)]()
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
