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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI Israel: Innocon touting tiny trends
22nd March 2012
The CEO of Innocon has outlined the struggles faced by specialist Israeli UAV manufacturers in the current competitive market. Speaking to Shephard during the AUVSI …
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Defence Notes
MBDA calls for greater Anglo-French co-operation
21st March 2012
MBDA has called for 'mutual dependence' between the UK and France, warning that a lack of co-operation could see both countries losing out in the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI Israel: IDF outlines SkyRider roadmap
20th March 2012
The IDF is looking at ways to advance its SkyRider UAV to make it suitable for future missions, officials have revealed. Maj Manahem Landau, MoD …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI Israel: Fresh future for UXVs
20th March 2012
An Israeli official has said that the MoD’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) is already looking into the future of 'UXVs' for military …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI Israel: Lessons learned generate mature UK UAV solutions
20th March 2012
A British Army officer has claimed that the UK’s fleet of UAVs are now being effectively controlled in Afghanistan following previous errors made in their …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI Israel: IAF feels pressure on UAV development
20th March 2012
An Israeli Air Force (IAF) official has claimed that the UAS fleet is by definition 'unstable' as the force sees itself under pressure by the …
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Naval Warfare
Selex Elsag selected for US Navy E-2C radios
20th March 2012
Selex Elsag has announced that it has signed a contract with Northrop Grumman ISS International, for the manufacturing, integration, test and delivery of the high …
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Land Warfare
Meprolight shooting for synergy
20th March 2012
Meprolight is planning to create more of a ‘synergy’ with sister company IWI in order to best integrate its weapon sights onto firearms, company sources have …
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Defence Notes
RT pursues civil aerostat capability
20th March 2012
Aeronautics subsidiary RT is preparing to take its Skystar 180 and 300 aerostats to Nimes, France on 24 March to evaluate its transition from a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IAI targets UGV growth strategy
20th March 2012
IAI is positioning itself to respond to a growing ‘ground robotics trend’ by tapping into its unmanned aerospace experience, company officials have announced. Following its …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman receives LAIRCM contract
19th March 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for the provision of Large Aircraft Infrared …
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Defence Helicopter
SAR 2012: Caution sounded over government-imposed interoperability
19th March 2012
Interoperability should be driven by need rather than being institutionalised, according to the UK’s chief coast guard, reflecting on the likely success of future SAR …
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Defence Notes
British minister reinforces defence export market
15th March 2012
UK Minister for defence equipment, support and technology Peter Luff has emphasised the importance of the defence sector to the British economy thanks to its …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems launches Falcon trials
15th March 2012
Training has begun on the UK’ s Falcon portable broadband-based communications system for the army and air force, manufacturer BAE Systems has announced. The programme, …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman wins USAF C2 contract
14th March 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has been selected by the US Air Force (USAF) for the Air and Space Operations Centre (AOC) Weapon System …
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Defence Helicopter
Australian Navy retires the A109
14th March 2012
The Australian Navy has retired its fleet of AgustaWestland A109 helicopters as the type makes way for the introduction of the Bell 429. The aircraft, …
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Defence Helicopter
Sea Knights get new life with US State Department
14th March 2012
US Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knights are getting a new lease of life through a collaborative programme with the US State Department it has been …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schiebel announces heavy fuel flight
13th March 2012
A heavy-fuel variant of a Camcopter S-100 UAS completed its maiden flight on 12 March, manufacturer Schiebel has announced. The UAS was flown at the …
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Digital Battlespace
USCC warns of Chinese cyber threat
13th March 2012
As the Chinese Government continues to invest in its cyber capabilities, particularly for attack, defence and exploitation, the US believes its national security is at …
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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
