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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
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Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan airs impressive shipbuilding ambitions
27th June 2016
The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) Program Office recently announced in Taipei a major indigenous development programme spanning ten vessel types. It represents a desire …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: Dropping SF boats from the sky
22nd June 2016
European Special Forces are set to benefit from enhanced airborne insertion of maritime vessels with several test programmes now underway across the Continent, Shephard Media …
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Defence Notes
India opens defence sector to 100% FDI
21st June 2016
On 20 June India announced radical reforms in numerous industries, including aviation and defence, by allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) with immediate effect. Present …
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Training
India’s HTT-40 trainer proves it can fly
21st June 2016
India’s indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), performed its first public flight in Bengaluru on 17 June. Witnessed by Defence …
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Naval Warfare
New OPVs, corvettes and LPD for Qatar
20th June 2016
Two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be built for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as part of a wider programme of work …
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Norway outlines MCM fleet reduction
20th June 2016
Norway could reduce its mine-countermeasure fleet from six vessels to four, while maintaining five crews on rotation to maintain availability. The news was announced last …
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Training
AIDC readies new AJT for Taiwan
20th June 2016
A programme to meet Taiwan’s need for a new advanced jet trainer (AJT) started soon after President Tsai Ing-wen assumed office in May. The Republic …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: End of show digest (video)
17th June 2016
As Eurosatory 2016 comes to a close, the editor of Land Warfare International, Tim Fish, takes a look at some of the highlights of the …
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Military Logistics
First Y-20s delivered to PLAAF
17th June 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) received its first examples of the Y-20 transport aircraft built by the Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) on …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: Teaming for latest Aster
16th June 2016
A Cooperation Arrangement was signed between the defence ministries of Italy and France for the joint development of the Aster 30 Block 1 NT missile in …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Collaboration is key in competitive land market (video)
16th June 2016
With Eurosatory 2016 in full swing, Shephard speaks with ADIT analyst, Mathieu Grospeaud, about trends in the land armament industry. In comparison to previous iterations, …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory: New rockets for French Tigers (video)
14th June 2016
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is currently working on developing new laser guided rockets for the French Army's Tiger attack helicopter.To date the DGA, …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: DGA presents programme focus (video)
13th June 2016
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is at the forefront of the nation's next generation army programme, Scorpion. As well as bringing new vehicles to …
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Defence Notes
Guyana engages Rosoboronexport for MTC
9th June 2016
Russia’s Rosoboronexport and the political and military leadership of Guyana have concluded their talks on establishing and developing contacts in the area of military and …
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Naval Warfare
Commonality driving Portuguese approach
9th June 2016
Portugal-based MRO Arsenal Alfeite is looking at ways to enhance operations within the Portuguese Navy, including new ship design and commonality in ship manufacture and …
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Defence Notes
NZ White Paper looks south and north
9th June 2016
The New Zealand government has outlined a 15-year modernisation plan through the release of its Defence White Paper on 8 June. Originally due last year, …
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Naval Warfare
Ice patrol, littoral support for NZDF
8th June 2016
The release of New Zealand’s Defence White Paper on 8 June has confirmed what has long been suspected with the intended addition of an ice-strengthened …
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Defence Notes
EDA launches material research project
8th June 2016
The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden and Norway have agreed to a joint research project to enhance the energetic materials capabilities of Europe, the European …
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Defence Notes
C-Guard fires CANTO Torpedo Decoy
7th June 2016
The C-Guard Decoy Launching System from Terma has successfully fired a CANTO Torpedo Decoy from DCNS, using a Chemring Launch Module, in joint operational trials …
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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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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
