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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.
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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: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: Textron progressing with munition UAV
11th June 2012
Textron Defense Systems is in the process of selecting a control system for its very first UAV, the BattleHawk, company officials have disclosed. The company …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Thales launches comprehensive air defence offering
11th June 2012
Thales has revamped its air defence offering, rebranding its various products under a common umbrella and unveiling a new multi-weapon air defence system. The company …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Ultralife pursues SWaP battery solutions
11th June 2012
Ultralife has begun marketing its latest family of battery systems after unveiling them at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in May. Speaking to …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Raytheon to extend BMS with social media capability
11th June 2012
Raytheon BBN Technologies is seeking to expand the capability of its Broadcast Monitoring System (BMS) by allowing it to exploit social media, company officials have …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Elbit extends terrain dominance capabilities
11th June 2012
Elbit Systems has launched a range of interoperable terrain dominance systems to add to its array of C4I offerings. At Eurosatory in Paris, France, the …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2012: DCI looks at market opportunities
11th June 2012
France's Défense Conseil International (DCI) is continuing to look for opportunities to expand its business according to the company's DEO, Jean Louis Rotrubin. 'Our aim …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Ecuador signs up for SWORD simulation
11th June 2012
The Ecuadorian Army has signed up to use MASA Group's SWORD simulation programme as part of its Centre for Simulated Tactical Operational Training (CEOTAS). Announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: European customer orders IAI Tamam GTADS sensor package
11th June 2012
IAI Tamam has announced that it has received an order from an undisclosed European customer for its Ground Target Acquisition and Designation System (GTADS) sensor …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: ATK advances alternative warhead design
11th June 2012
Following selection by the US Army for its Lethality Enhanced Ordnance (LEO) design, ATK is pitching the warhead to other users of the Guided Multiple …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: GDELS launches 6x6 version of the Eagle
11th June 2012
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has unveiled a 6x6 variant of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Thales plugs battlefield communication gaps
11th June 2012
Thales is enhancing its battlefield communication solutions at the tactical level with the introduction of a transverse waveform capability called GeoMux, allowing warfighters at every …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Jenoptik unveils new rangefinder
11th June 2012
Jenoptik has used the opening of the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris to launch a new laser rangefinder, which combines a high resolution thermal imager with …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: IAI Taman launches Peripheral Situational Awareness System (O-PAS)
8th June 2012
IAI Tamam has launched the Optical Peripheral Situational Awareness System (O-PAS) at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The O-PAS is an automatic detection, classification and …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: FN Herstal launches new tactical rifle
8th June 2012
Belgium-based arms manufacturer FN Herstal will use the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 June to unveil a tactical version of its SCAR-H precision rifle. …
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Defence Helicopter
Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012: Finnish helicopter battalion moves towards international operation readiness
6th June 2012
The Finnish Army's helicopter battalion is preparing for the delivery of its first NH90 in the fully operational configuration (FOC). The unit - based at …
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Boeing continues international market push
1st June 2012
The cuts to the US defence budget mean that Boeing's defence business is now getting a quarter of its sales from the international market. Speaking …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Submarines remain crucial in modern naval ops
29th May 2012
Military figures have reinforced the need for submarines to 'stay relevant' and not trade off stealth in favour of advanced communications. Speaking on the opening …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: SDSR supports UK underwater capabilities
29th May 2012
The views of the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) is a major support to the development of the Royal Navy’s underwater capabilities according …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: ASW back on the naval agenda
29th May 2012
UDT Europe: ASW back on the naval agenda A senior French naval officer has highlighted the threat of submarines in modern day warfare and claimed …
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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
