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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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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Air Warfare
Malaysia steps up training with US National Guard
25th February 2022
More training is on the agenda as Malaysia waits for an American-built radar to arrive next year.
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Air Warfare
Bidders await decision on Australian SATCOM tender
25th February 2022
Bids for an Australian tender to create a sovereign military SATCOM network closed last month.
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Naval Warfare
New UAVs for New Zealand delayed
25th February 2022
The wider impact of COVID-19 on the NZDF becomes more apparent as the introduction of new equipment is pushed back
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Land Warfare
India strengthens air defence network with S-400
25th February 2022
The S-400 will play a key role in India's national air defence network, but it fears American sanctions, especially as Russia agitates against Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
US to supply maritime patrol aircraft to Sri Lanka
25th February 2022
Sri Lanka is improving its aerial maritime patrol capability, with a little help from the US.
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Air Warfare
Indonesian army receives final Bell 412EPI
25th February 2022
Over a period of 14 months, the Indonesian Army has received all Bell 412EPI helicopters it had on order.
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Naval Warfare
HII authenticates LPD 30 keel
24th February 2022
HII has delivered 11 San Antonio-class LPDs, and a further three are under construction.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurodrone proceeds to development and manufacturing phase
24th February 2022
Twenty Eurodrone UASs will be made for four European countries.
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Naval Warfare
Anglo-French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon takes long-awaited step forward
24th February 2022
Work will assess two missile concepts, one subsonic and one supersonic.
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Air Warfare
New Zealand looks to sell off its Orions
24th February 2022
The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking buyers for five out of its six P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria to prioritise army modernisation in 2022
24th February 2022
Having focused on navy and air force upgrades in recent years, Bulgaria is now shifting its attention to modernisation of its armoured vehicle fleet.
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Air Warfare
India trains on MH-60Rs ahead of arrival midyear
24th February 2022
Indian personnel are currently training on three MH-60R helicopters in the US.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to build AH-6i helicopters for Thai army
24th February 2022
With cost being a factor, Thailand chose AH-6i helicopters instead of dedicated attack helicopters.
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Naval Warfare
Risks stalk Australia’s Hunter class
23rd February 2022
It is common for large Australian military procurements to go awry, but officials remain upbeat about progress on its new frigates.
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Naval Warfare
Final French FREMM frigate’s first sea trials begin
23rd February 2022
Lorraine will be the French Navy’s eighth FREMM frigate and second with enhanced air defence capabilities.
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Defence Notes
Global defense industry to tap into Middle East market at Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show (Sponsored)
23rd February 2022
Taking place from 6-9 March 2022 in Riyadh, World Defense Show, the global stage for interoperability, will bring together the global industry for four action-packed days of exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences, and seminars.
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Defence Notes
US seeks to regain lost ground against China on rare earths
23rd February 2022
A newly announced facility from MP Materials strengthens US rare earths processing for DoD programmes.
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Defence Notes
DoD urges more competition in call to shake up US defence industrial base
23rd February 2022
In its ‘State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base’ report, the DoD warns that the trend of industry consolidation over the last three decades has created ‘a national security and economic risk to the nation’.
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Naval Warfare
SEA torpedo launcher to equip Philippine corvettes
23rd February 2022
SEA has previously delivered its Torpedo Launch System for Philippine Navy frigates.
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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
