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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.
Air Warfare
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
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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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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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Digital Battlespace
OSI Maritime Systems announces ECPINS-W contracts
10th December 2014
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has announced contracts to deliver warship navigation systems to the US Navy and Irish Naval Service, with both agreements including the …
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Defence Notes
Patria to seek new industrial partner following Airbus exit
10th December 2014
Airbus Group is to sell its entire 26.8 percent stake in Patria under a share buyback agreement which will leave the Finnish defence, security and …
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Land Warfare
Dutch reverse MBT decision
9th December 2014
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) is planning to reinstate a limited tank capability, it has emerged. Shephard has learned that the Dutch military has commenced …
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Land Warfare
Samsung sells defence business to Hanwha
9th December 2014
The South Korean giant, Samsung Group has abruptly agreed to sell its majority 32.35% stake in its defence arm to the Hanwha group. Hanwha’s bid …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Presagis launches new software suite
4th December 2014
Presagis has released its latest Modelling and Simulation (M&S) software portfolio, M&S Suite 14, at I/ITSEC in Orlando. ‘The original suite was launched in 2013, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy receives first operational MQ-8C Fire Scout
4th December 2014
The first operational MQ-8C Fire Scout has been delivered to the US Navy by Northrop Grumman, the company announced on 3 December. The MQ-8C is …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: UK MoD to purchase iCASS system
3rd December 2014
The UK MoD has signed a contract with Close Air Solutions (CAS) for the purchase of the Immersive Close Air Support Simulator (iCASS) system it …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: IAI delivers 1000th Ehud AACMI
3rd December 2014
At a ceremony during I/ITSEC in Orlando IAI MLM announced the delivery of the 1000th Ehud Autonomous Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation Training System (AACMI). The …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy's MUOS-4 moves toward 2015 launch date
3rd December 2014
The US Navy’s newest Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite is progressing toward its 2015 launch date, with Lockheed Martin completing thermal vacuum testing on …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Turning point in training highlighted
3rd December 2014
US Army and Navy service chiefs signified a change to the approach to training after 13 years of conflict in the Middle East. At the …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand selects Rheinmetall MASS for MEKO frigates
3rd December 2014
Rheinmetall has secured a new customer for its Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS), with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence selecting the system for two …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Swedish FMS to test CybAero VTOL UAS
1st December 2014
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has selected CybAero APID VTOL UAS for flight testing from the Swedish Navy’s Visby class corvette in 2015. The …
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Naval Warfare
Brazilian Navy selects MBDA’s Sea Ceptor
1st December 2014
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has marked a new success, with the system selected for integration onto the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré class corvettes. MBDA announced the news …
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Defence Helicopter
RAN commissions HMAS Canberra
28th November 2014
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commissioned its first Landing Helicopter Dock, HMAS Canberra, in a ceremony held at Garden Island, Sydney, marking the vessel’s …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Cubic looks to the clouds
27th November 2014
Cubic is set to demonstrate its next generation capabilities at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando, with its latest solutions on offer focusing heavily on cyber …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin’s Surface Navy Innovation Center opens
26th November 2014
Lockheed Martin will support the development of new technologies for the US Navy from its newly opened Surface Navy Innovation Center (SNIC) – a research, …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Rockwell Collins studies future of simulation
26th November 2014
Rockwell Collins has launched two company-funded research efforts to explore how to make live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training more effective. The company will showcase …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: CAE showcases training solutions
26th November 2014
As CAE looks to be the partner of choice for customers that require simulation-based training, the company will be demonstrating capabilities and technologies that address …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Eyevis to display projector solutions
26th November 2014
First time exhibitor Eyevis will be displaying an LED projector and LC display solution at I/ITSEC in Orlando from 1 December. The LED projectors can …
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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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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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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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
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![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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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
