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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.
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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.
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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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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UK economic emergency sets stage for strong words and hollow actions on defence
29th September 2022
Much as UK Prime Minister Liz Truss wants to project strong British power on the global stage, investment in much-needed capabilities is jeopardised by the fragile economic situation.
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Air Warfare
Thai C-130H capability upgrades reach completion
28th September 2022
With eight aircraft upgrades completed, four Royal Thai Air Force C-130Hs remain to be worked on in 2023.
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Defence Notes
US Navy orders more anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys from Erapsco
28th September 2022
Up to 100,000 additional AN/SSQ-53, 16,000 AN/SSQ-101 and 10,000 AN/SSQ-62 sonobuoys will be supplied to the USN.
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Naval Warfare
Italian documents shed light on project to replace San Giorgio-class LPDs
28th September 2022
The Italian Navy plans to replace its three ageing San Giorgio-class LPDs with newer vessels to support the gamut of amphibious operations in power projection scenarios.
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Defence Notes
Israel's Rafael buys UK defence firm Pearson Engineering in strategic expansion
28th September 2022
The acquisition of Pearson Engineering by Israeli firm Rafael could see UK manufacturing of the Trophy active protection system for the Challenger 3 MBT — but how well does the deal sit with the UK government's defence industrial strategy?
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Defence Notes
Uruguay receives more donations
27th September 2022
The Uruguayan army and navy are receiving second-hand platforms from key allies Brazil and the US
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Defence Notes
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman set out 'overmatch' blueprint for hypersonic cruise missile
27th September 2022
After jointly receiving a new hypersonic missile prototype contract, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are confident the weapon can be developed and designed to provide USAF with overmatch capabilities.
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Digital Battlespace
How anti-jam technology is helping provide resilience for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (Sponsored)
27th September 2022
Accurate position information is crucial for many military and commercial applications. Global Navigation Satellite Systems is the most common source for position in land, airborne and marine applications within manned and unmanned vehicles, guided munitions, and many other platforms around the world.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to support Cooperative Engagement Capability design and engineering for three FMS customers plus USN
27th September 2022
The DoD announced on 26 September that Raytheon Technologies has received a $45.34 million contract modification from Naval Sea Systems Command to exercise design agent …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon and Ligado clash over claims of satellite interference
27th September 2022
A recent report supports DoD claims that a new commercial broadband network would harm existing US military SATCOM and GPS services.
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Defence Notes
UK defence strategy since the Integrated Review: the view from Washington
26th September 2022
What do US policymakers make of UK strategic thinking in the wake of the Integrated Review, and how could subsequent events affect the transatlantic defence relationship?
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Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare magazine: Next-gen undersea warfare; Asia-Pacific competition; and more
26th September 2022
Read the latest edition of Naval Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Naval Warfare
Sun sets on more Ticonderoga-class cruisers
26th September 2022
Only two-thirds of the vessels in the Ticonderoga class remain in service with the USN after two more cruisers were decommissioned last week.
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Defence Notes
Applied Physical Sciences continues research for DARPA on undersea sensors
26th September 2022
Applied Physical Sciences receives Phase 3C research contract from DARPA for undersea sensing systems.
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Defence Notes
UK to press on with defence budget hike despite affordability concerns
26th September 2022
The UK government appears determined to double defence spending by 2030, but it cannot simply wish away the sizeable economic obstacles in the way.
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Defence Notes
US Army selects L3Harris for Common Data Link sustainment
26th September 2022
L3Harris is to maintain the backbone secure communications protocol for the US armed forces and intelligence services.
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Defence Notes
External crises may prompt revision of Integrated Review, Command Paper (Opinion)
26th September 2022
While the Integrated Review was broadly correct in some of its assumptions, events in Ukraine have challenged the thinking behind cuts to UK capability.
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy strives to become fully indigenous
26th September 2022
The Indian Navy (IN) is working to raise the amount of domestically-produced equipment it has in service to well beyond today's levels.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force makes its choice on air-launched hypersonic missiles
23rd September 2022
Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missiles will arm USAF fighters to deliver a standoff or near-standoff attack capability.
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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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Why is the defence market ‘exploding exponentially’ for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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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
