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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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ADS asks members to support UK aid effort for Ukraine
8th March 2022
UK Defence & Security Exports aims to send helmets, body armour, targeting systems and night-vision equipment to Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
US reinforces eastern NATO flank
8th March 2022
Approximately 500 military personnel will be sent from the US to locations in Europe to bolster the deterrence and defence capabilities of NATO. More KC-135 refuelling aircraft will also be deployed in the region.
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US could offer Ukraine extra military assistance under new $10 billion package
8th March 2022
After providing $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration has asked Congress to approve $10 billion in supplemental funding, including security assistance.
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Defence Notes
Denmark signals defence funding boost
8th March 2022
The Danish government wants to follow the trend set by European NATO allies with a plan to increase defence spending as a direct result of the Russian war on Ukraine – but there must be a referendum first.
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Naval Warfare
WDS 2022: New frigate design helps plot course for greater Saudi military shipbuilding
8th March 2022
Saudi Arabia’s International Maritime Industries (IMI) is enhancing its military shipbuilding capabilities through a new partnership with HHI.
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Land Warfare
India approves indigenous projects, including light tanks
8th March 2022
India continues to push indigenous development and production, a process that will be accelerated even further by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Naval Warfare
Australia narrows down locations for nuke sub base
8th March 2022
It will be nearly 20 years before Australia gets its hands on a first SSN, but in the meantime a new base will be established on the country's east coast.
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Naval Warfare
Second Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat launched
7th March 2022
The Evolved Cape-class builds on the capabilities of the in-service Cape-class vessels.
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Defence Notes
WDS 2022: Saudis gain industrial workshare on THAAD programme
7th March 2022
Agreements between GAMI and Lockheed Martin will see production in Saudi Arabia of THAAD interceptor launchers and canisters.
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Defence Notes
WDS 2022: SAMI claims key milestones and significant growth
7th March 2022
Sales soared and the order book grew in 2021 for SAMI.
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Defence Notes
Australia takes ballistic missile threat more seriously
7th March 2022
Australia is improving its ability to model enemy ballistic missile attacks.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
WDS 2022: Saudis scale up with Samoom UCAV
7th March 2022
The Samoom UCAV has a wingspan of 24m and a mission endurance of 24h.
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Land Warfare
WDS 2022: Ukraine conflict casts shadow over Russian presence
6th March 2022
Russian companies exhibited at the World Defense Show despite the invasion of Ukraine and a chillier business environment.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock wins Polish Miecznik frigate competition
4th March 2022
Under the Miecznik programme, Poland will build three new frigates locally using the Babcock Arrowhead 140 design.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics plays its gambit for OBSS
4th March 2022
The new Gambit UAV is General Atomics’ proposed solution for the USAF Off Board Sensing Station programme.
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Naval Warfare
Boeing to provide Harpoon launchers for Taiwan, DoD confirms
4th March 2022
Taiwan will receive launchers, radar trucks and training for the Harpoon Coastal Defense System.
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Land Warfare
Philippine soldier modernisation is mixed bag, with both purchases and delays
4th March 2022
It often takes multiple tenders before the Philippines can obtain even the most basic of equipment, and this is the case with helmets and body armour.
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Naval Warfare
French supply ship takes shape in record time
3rd March 2022
France’s new BRF ships will replace the ageing Durance-class command and supply ships.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin to make more JASSM-ER missiles
3rd March 2022
The latest modification from the DoD brings the cumulative value of the JASSM-ER contract to more than $540 million.
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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
