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India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
Precision strikes, drone warfare and shifting regional doctrine mark aftermath of four-day India-Pakistan conflict.
Naval Warfare
Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV
As LCS delays persist, RMN re-arms Lekiu-class frigates and embraces unmanned systems amid budget constraints.
Air Warfare
Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact
The Letter of Intent (LoI)discussed deepening the partnership between the two nations and focused on military equipment that included submarines, fighter jets and frigates.
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QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025
QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
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India looks at Juan Carlos LHD variant
8th June 2018
As Navantia awaits a bid to be opened for four landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships, the Spanish company showcased its indigenously manufactured Juan Carlos 1 …
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NATO chief hails German defence spending boost
7th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hailed on 7 June German plans to increase defence spending by 80% by 2024 as 'a step in the right direction' …
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RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival
7th June 2018
Known as The Dambusters, no 617 Sqn delivered the first four F-35B Lightning II to RAF Marham, Norfolk on the evening of 6 June.Their arrival from Marine …
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Naval Warfare
NSWC developing new rebreather for navy divers
7th June 2018
The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) has developed a new prototype system, the MK29 Mixed Gas Rebreather, to support the navy’s diving community.The technology …
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Naval Warfare
Carrier criticisms lead US Navy troubles
7th June 2018
The second in class of the Gerald R Ford nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), is likely to exceed its $11.4 billion cost estimate. …
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Thai junta seeks $10 billion in new security budget
7th June 2018
The Thai junta is seeking a new $10 billion defence and security budget, in what may be its final opportunity to allocate funds to the …
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Naval Warfare
Vietnam starts building sub rescue vessel
7th June 2018
A keel laying ceremony has recently been held for the Vietnam People’s Navy’s first submarine rescue vessel. The ceremony for the 4,000t ship took place …
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EU-US trade row looms over NATO defence meet
7th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on 6 June that he was battling to stop the increasingly bitter row between Europe and the US spilling over …
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Opinion: US embassy move risks nuclear reaction in Middle East
6th June 2018
Within days of each other, two seismic political events occurred in the Middle East in May that have the potential to significantly worsen an already …
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs
6th June 2018
Two new projects were showcased by MTG Delfin for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition held Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The first of these is …
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NATO rejects Qatar membership ambition
6th June 2018
NATO on 6 June declined an overture by Qatar to join the Western military defence alliance, saying membership was reserved to the US and Europe. …
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Qatar says 'stronger' despite year-long Gulf dispute
6th June 2018
On the first anniversary of a bitter Gulf diplomatic rift, Qatar's foreign minister on 5 June declared his country stronger than ever and said it …
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USMC moving out on future battlefield capabilities
5th June 2018
To prepare for a conventional war with Russia or China, the US Marine Corps will need to work closer with the other services and step …
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NASA chief reportedly in talks with companies about running ISS
5th June 2018
The head of the US space agency NASA is in talks with several global companies about taking over day-to-day operations at the International Space Station …
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UN envoy concerned by fight for key Yemen port
5th June 2018
The UN envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, said on 5 June that he was ‘very concerned’ over fighting for the rebel-held port of Hodeida, as …
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US sanctions will not impact India-Russia defence ties
5th June 2018
India's Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on 5 June that US sanctions on Russia military exports would not impact long-standing ties between New Delhi and …
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Eurosatory 2018: European defence spending keeps on rising (video)
5th June 2018
Since 2014 average European defence spending has risen year-on-year, now accounting for 20% of total global military expenditure. The most dramatic increase in spending emanated …
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan turns to China for modern frigates
5th June 2018
The Pakistan Navy (PN) signed a deal with the China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) on 1 June for two additional Type 054A multi-mission frigates. The …
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Land Warfare
S-400 – India caught between the devil and deep blue sea
5th June 2018
India has started final cost negotiations for acquisition of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems, Shephard has learned. The final deal is expected to be …
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![India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer]()
India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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![Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV]()
Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV
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![Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact]()
Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact
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![India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer]()
India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
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![Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV]()
Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV
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![Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact]()
Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact
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![A “bolder, more radical” UK Strategic Defence Review will be published within two weeks, says key reviewer]()
A “bolder, more radical” UK Strategic Defence Review will be published within two weeks, says key reviewer
