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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.
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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Opinion: Trump’s diplomacy by social media risks strategic partnerships
25th September 2019
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Israel Shipyards scores with new OPV design
25th September 2019
Just four months after the launch of its new OPV design, the OPV-45, Israel Shipyards has secured its first order for the new vessel type. …
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China launches the first of multiple Type 075 LHDs
25th September 2019
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Taiwan rolls out jet trainer prototype
25th September 2019
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Raytheon receives MK 54 LWT order
24th September 2019
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Opinion: Japan’s enduring jointness jumble
24th September 2019
On paper the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is a formidable force. For example, the national army is replete with the latest-generation main battle tank, …
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Keel laid for US Navy's LCS 28
23rd September 2019
The keel has been laid for the US Navy’s 11th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) at Austal USA’s shipyard Mobile, on 20 September. The vessel …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman receives P-8 support order
20th September 2019
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems has received an order for electronic surveillance in support of the P-8 aircraft programme from the US Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. …
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Rafael's RCWS capabilities up-close
20th September 2019
Studio talks to Moshe Elazar, Executive VP, G.M. Land & Naval Division, at Rafael, about the company's current offerings in the RCWS space.
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Prince of Wales sails for initial sea trials
20th September 2019
The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for initial sea trials. The carrier will conduct extensive sea trials …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Autonomous vessels, the artillery and air defence market and the Saudi drone attack
20th September 2019
Welcome to Episode 35 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Pilot saved from power line after Belgian F-16 crashes in France
20th September 2019
An F-16 jet of the Belgian Air Component crashed on 19 September in western France, with both pilots successfully ejecting but one spending two hours …
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Italy ready to join coalition of European militaries
20th September 2019
Italy said on 19 September that it would be joining a coalition of European militaries ready to react to crises near the continent's borders, as …
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MBDA, BDL to assemble missiles in India
20th September 2019
MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the final assembly, integration and test of Mistral and ASRAAM …
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Naval Warfare
Saab selected for Finland Squadron 2020 work
19th September 2019
Saab has been selected as the combat system provider and integrator for the Finnish Navy’s four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes within the Squadron 2020 programme. Finland’s …
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Military Logistics
UAE follows Saudi in joining US-led Gulf flotilla
19th September 2019
The UAE followed Saudi Arabia on 19 September in joining a US-led force to protect Gulf shipping as tensions with Iran soared following twin attacks …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2019: Collins Aerospace Systems launches SATCOM alternative
19th September 2019
Collins Aerospace Systems’ new Universal Radio Group (URG)-IV wideband High Frequency (HF) communications system is aimed at land and naval customers who require a cheaper …
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Digital Battlespace
Viasat announces network encryption products available for Five Eyes use
19th September 2019
Viasat has announced that its line of network encryption products are now available for use by all Five Eyes partner nations. The company said that …
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Leidos awarded TRAPS contract
19th September 2019
Leidos has received a follow-on contract from the US Navy to provide submarine detection sonar services. The three-year award has a total value of approximately …
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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
