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Defence Notes

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.

Air Warfare

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.

Naval Warfare

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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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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