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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Defence Notes
Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
Naval Warfare
Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.
Defence Notes
Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
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Land Warfare
ITEC 2012: Hi-Tech sim lacks stress, Amputees in Action states
22nd May 2012
Amputees in Action, the casualty simulation provider, remains adamant that computer-generated training will never adequately imitate real-time stresses associated with combat medicine. Speaking to Shephard …
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Land Warfare
ITEC 2012: Sim specialist highlights virtual reality deficiencies
22nd May 2012
CAE is considering expansion into virtual reality training for squad-level operations despite reservations that 'hi-tech' systems do not provide an all-up solution for infantry units. …
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Defence Helicopter
Kaman confident of securing future of ex-Australian Seasprites
18th May 2012
Kaman Helicopters is confident of securing contract award for 11 Seasprite helicopters by the end of the year, following New Zealand government interest in the …
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Defence Helicopter
Netherlands wants to buy 11 new-build CH-47F Chinooks
17th May 2012
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence wants to change its Chinook procurement plans and buy 11 new build 'Foxtrot' models. In a letter to the Netherlands …
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Defence Helicopter
South Korea wants MH-60R Seahawks
17th May 2012
The South Korean government could be the next export customer for the MH-60R Seahawk according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). On 16 May, …
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Defence Helicopter
New Zealand considers Australia's rejected Seasprites
16th May 2012
The New Zealand government is considering the purchase of up to 11 ex-Australian Super Seasprite helicopters to replace its fleet of five SH-2Gs, it has …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army launches NIE 12.2
15th May 2012
The US Army has kicked off the latest evolution of its Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. …
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Digital Battlespace
UK MoD confirms future C4ISR projects
15th May 2012
The UK’s MoD is to pump £4billion into C4ISR programmes following the eradication of a £38billion ‘black hole’ in the defence budget, the government has …
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Military Logistics
M1A1 Abrams tank takes a ride on RAAF C-17A
15th May 2012
The Australian Department of Defence (DOD) has announced that an Australian Army Abrams tank has been flown on board a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) …
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Defence Helicopter
MoD secures key helicopter projects
15th May 2012
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has secured several key helicopter programmes in its latest planning round (PR12) it has emerged. Key procurements such as …
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Defence Helicopter
Kazakhstan government seals deal for 20 EC725s
10th May 2012
The government of Kazakhstan has signed a deal to buy 20 Eurocopter EC725s medium helicopters it has been announced. The aircraft will be used by …
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Naval Warfare
HP to review NGEN RfP
10th May 2012
HP has reaffirmed its interest in the US Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) and the company says it will ‘thoroughly review’ the RfP released …
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Land Warfare
SOFEX 2012: Raytheon exploring tactical directed energy options
10th May 2012
Raytheon has revealed it is considering downsizing its Silent Guardian family of non-lethal systems yet further to fulfil strict requirements from military and law enforcement …
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Land Warfare
SOFEX 2012: Simulation critical for SOF HVT missions
10th May 2012
Simulation will maximise but never replace 'live' training, the USSOCOM's programme manager for special operations forces (SOF) training systems has announced. Speaking at the Special …
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Land Warfare
SOFEX 2012: Raytheon considers additional IR shot detection
9th May 2012
Following its takeover of BBN Technologies in 2009, Raytheon is planning to expand its footprint in small-arms shot detection to include infra-red (IR) technology. Speaking …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFEX 2012: KADDB and L-3 sign partnering agreement
9th May 2012
The King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) has signed a partnering agreement with L-3 Wescam signalling a gateway into the Middle-East market, it …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SOFEX 2012: Latest Chinese UCAV debuts in Middle-East
9th May 2012
China's latest UCAV, first displayed at the Zhuhai air show in 2010, was on display in model form at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) …
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Defence Helicopter
SOFEX 2012: Arab Spring blamed for slow-moving Little Bird contract
9th May 2012
The Arab Spring and civil unrest in Syria are responsible for delaying Jordan's attempts to purchase Boeing AH-6i 'Little Bird' helicopters, defence sources have suggested. …
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Defence Notes
Germany accused of defence deficiencies by UK report
4th May 2012
The House of Lords EU Committee has warned that Europe’s member states must ‘pull their weight’ to align their defence capabilities in light of the …
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
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Intelligence advantage: How real-time GEOINT is reshaping military decision-making (Studio)
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
