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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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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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Air Warfare
How can strong industrial partnerships help to enhance fleet readiness? (Studio)
3rd March 2022
To adapt to an unpredictable future, military aircraft operators must partner closely with industry, accessing the resources and flexibility they need in a rapidly evolving operational environment.
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Air Warfare
Ukraine gains combat-ready TB2 reinforcements
3rd March 2022
A new batch of combat-ready Bayraktar TB2s has arrived in Ukraine for use against invading Russian forces, the Ukrainian MoD announced on 2 March.
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Air Warfare
Romanian air defence weakened by groundings after Lancer and Puma crashes
3rd March 2022
Almost 60% of the Romanian fixed-wing combat aircraft fleet is grounded pending an investigation into the fatal crash of a MiG-21 Lancer on 2 March.
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Air Warfare
Podcast: Critical Care episode 3 - Finding the value in military-industry partnerships
3rd March 2022
Welcome to Episode 3 of Shephard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world.
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Brazil surprises with early Sabre retirement plan
3rd March 2022
The Brazilian Air Force did not specify why it is withdrawing its 12 Mi-35M attack helicopters from service, but several factors seem to have played a part.
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Air Warfare
Ghostrider gunships receive upgraded EW countermeasure
3rd March 2022
ALQ-251 RFCM systems aboard AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft are designed to protect against EW systems and radar-guided weapons in contested environments.
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Defence Notes
US postpones Minuteman III test launch in bid to ease nuclear tension
3rd March 2022
The US decision to delay a test launch of the Minuteman III land-based strategic nuclear missile was taken to de-escalate tensions with Russia, after Vladimir Putin ordered a special alert of nuclear forces last week.
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Defence Notes
Russia hesitates as Ukraine grits its teeth (Opinion)
3rd March 2022
Although Russia should win the war in Ukraine with firepower alone, the latter still has a number of factors in its favour.
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Naval Warfare
HII completes first planned incremental availability for USS Gerald R. Ford
3rd March 2022
USS Gerald R. Ford will embark on its first deployment in late 2022.
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Defence Notes
Putin’s war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications for Asian militaries
3rd March 2022
There is potential for future Asian imports of Russian equipment to be hammered hard, and for increasing difficulties in maintaining current equipment, after Putin's ill-advised invasion of Ukraine.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore’s Formidables to undergo midlife upgrade
3rd March 2022
With the oldest ship now 15 years old, Singapore's frigates are due for an extensive upgrade to be conducted by ST Engineering.
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Defence Notes
Singapore to stand up fourth armed service for digital domain
3rd March 2022
Amidst ambitious equipment plans for its SAF 2040 vision, Singapore's military will set up a new armed service this year to serve in the digital realm.
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Air Warfare
Italy approves C-130J Hercules support contract
2nd March 2022
The contract between the Italian Air Force, Avio Aero, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin for C-130J support has been approved.
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine-UK naval projects still on despite Russian invasion
2nd March 2022
The Ukrainian Parliament ratified an agreement for naval projects in late January.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
