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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
Combat system concentration for Lockheed Martin after FFG(X) withdrawal
30th May 2019
Following the decision by Lockheed Martin to withdraw from the US Navy’s FFG(X) process, the company will focus its efforts on the programme’s future combat …
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Defence Notes
US-UAE defence agreement comes into force
30th May 2019
The US and the United Arab Emirates announced on 29 May that a mutual defence cooperation agreement had come into force, amid increasing tensions between …
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Military Logistics
US Army explores rubber tracks for Bradley
30th May 2019
The US Army is exploring the concept of segmented composite rubber tracks to replace the currently fielded steel track system on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. …
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Naval Warfare
Austal USA protests Littoral Combat Ship services contract
30th May 2019
Austal USA is formally challenging a recent US Navy contract award to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to oversee work on in-service Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). …
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems eyes artillery, radar and ship opportunities in Asia
30th May 2019
BAE Systems’ new Asia managing director, Natasha Pheiffer, is looking to deepen partnerships and provide Asian countries with indigenous capabilities in a region with multitudinous …
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Digital Battlespace
Thailand to upgrade T-50TH trainers
29th May 2019
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is upgrading its T-50TH Golden Eagle trainer jet fleet. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) won a contract to upgrade 12 …
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Digital Battlespace
Spanish Army's soldier modernisation efforts advance
29th May 2019
The Spanish Foot-Soldier System (SISCAP) soldier modernisation effort will shortly enter its test readiness review (TRR) phase, Shephard has learned. It passed its critical design review (CDR) …
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Naval Warfare
Report to assess hurricane’s impact on US Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter
29th May 2019
The US Coast Guard is awaiting a report from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, the prime contractor for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), on how a major …
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Defence Notes
Angola takes delivery of 12 Su-30K fighters
29th May 2019
The Belorussian 558 ARP company has completed the deliveries of all 12 refurbished and upgraded Sukhoi Su-30K heavyweight multi-role fighters ordered by Angola. This was revealed …
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Naval Warfare
HMAS Arunta II undergoes stability testing
29th May 2019
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Arunta II, has undergone stability testing at the Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia following its Anzac Midlife Capability …
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Defence Notes
UTair Helicopters Services grows its fleet
28th May 2019
One of Russia's helicopter operators, UTair Helicopters Services has embarked on a new drive to expand its fleet and is planning to take delivery of more than …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2019: US Naval SOF prepare for PDW “combat evaluation”
28th May 2019
US Naval special operations elements are preparing to conduct “combat evaluation” on a small number of Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) kits from SIG Sauer. Those …
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Naval Warfare
Greece to upgrade its Hydra-class frigates
28th May 2019
This story and all our pay-walled content can be accessed by new users with a free trial of our Premium News service. Click Here The upgrade of …
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Naval Warfare
HII cuts steel for Columbia-class submarine programme
28th May 2019
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has cut first steel for the US Navy’s new Columbia-class submarine programme, the company announced on 23 May. The steel cutting …
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan invests in new corvette and minelayer classes
28th May 2019
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen attended a steel-cutting ceremony for a new corvette class at Lung Teh Shipbuilding near the Suao Naval Base on 24 May. …
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Naval Warfare
First Philippine frigate launched
28th May 2019
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) most modern warship, the future BRP Jose Rizal, was launched in Ulsan by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) before a high-ranking PN …
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Naval Warfare
Israeli Navy INS Magen corvette officially named
27th May 2019
The Israeli Navy’s first Sa'ar 6 corvette, INS Magen, has been officially named in Kiel, Germany, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems announced on 23 May. Thyssenkrupp Marine …
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Naval Warfare
USS Ronald Reagan begins underway operation in Indo-Pacific
24th May 2019
US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, along with supporting Commander Task Force 70 units, began underway operations in the Indo-Pacific on 20 May. Ronald …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2019: L3 unveils new goggle design
24th May 2019
L3 Integrated Land Systems has received permission from a undisclosed customer to unveil its next-generation panoramic night vision goggle at this week’s Special Operations Forces …
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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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![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
