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US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026

Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

Digital Battlespace

Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.

Air Warfare

“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.

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Digital Battlespace

Russian army acquires new jamming systems

4th November 2014

Up to six new electronic jamming systems will be supplied to the Russian army by the end of the year, according to the Russian Ministry …
Land Warfare

EDA C-IED training facility opens in the Netherlands

4th November 2014

A European Defence Agency (EDA)-facilitated initiative to develop joint counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) capabilities has opened the Joint Deployable Exploitation and Analysis Laboratory (JDEAL) facility …
Military Logistics

Airbus to deliver C295 simulator to Poland

4th November 2014

The Polish Ministry of Defence has ordered a full flight simulator (FFS) for the Polish Air Force’s (PAF’s) C295 aircraft fleet, with a contract for …
Land Warfare

Indo Defence: PT Pindad Badak breaks cover

3rd November 2014

Indonesian armoured vehicle manufacturer PT Pindad is exhibiting a version of its 6x6 Anoa2 APC integrated with a full CMI Defence 90mm turret for the …
Land Warfare

Cubic receives USMC training support contract

3rd November 2014

Cubic Applications has been selected to provide support to the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Systems Support (MTSS), with the …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore employs aerostat as radar cover

3rd November 2014

A helium-filled aerostat will be tethered inside an undisclosed military base in Singapore to provide high-resolution radar coverage of sea-space and airspace out to a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Saab announces UHDT underwater IED contract

3rd November 2014

Saab has announced that it will deliver a Water Borne Improvised Explosive Device Remotely Operated Vehicle (WBIEDROV) to the US Underwater Hazardous Device Team’s (UHDT) …
Defence Helicopter

Battling for the Apache

3rd November 2014

The turmoil between the Indian Army Aviation Corps (AAC) and Air Force (IAF), locked in a spat for years over who will operate attack helicopters, …
Land Warfare

Lockheed advances Desert Warrior bid

3rd November 2014

The technical review of competitors for the Kuwaiti Desert Warrior upgrade programme has been completed, but a preferred provider has not yet been downselected. A …
Military Logistics

Mexican Navy expands Airbus C295 fleet

3rd November 2014

Airbus Defence and Space will supply the Mexican Navy with two additional C295 transport aircraft under a contract announced on 29 October. The Mexican Navy …
Naval Warfare

IMB warns of complacency over piracy

3rd November 2014

Attacks on small tankers in SE Asia remain a major area of concern despite falling numbers of global piracy attacks. According to figures from the …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval: EDA Marsur project reaches operational status

31st October 2014

The European Defence Agency’s Maritime Surveillance (Marsur) project has reached operational status, it was announced at Euronaval in Paris on 27 October. Marsur aims to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Euronaval: TANAN UAS set for surface vessel integration

31st October 2014

Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) has teamed with DCNS to target the ship-based UAS market with the TANAN vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS. The …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval: Thales introduces Sea Fire 500 radar

31st October 2014

Thales has developed a new multi-function naval radar designed for use on large surface combatants, called Sea Fire 500. The company introduced the system at …
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin selected for ROC Navy MCM programme

31st October 2014

Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training will work with Ching Fu Shipbuilding of Taiwan and Intermarine S.p.A. of Italy on a Taiwan Ministry of Defense …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval: IAI showcases Katana USV (video)

31st October 2014

IAI business development manager Uri Shenfeld talks to Shephard Media about the capabilities of the IAI Katana unmanned surface vessel at the Euronaval exhibition in …
Military Logistics

Slovak-Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartan contract signed

30th October 2014

The Slovak Defence Ministry’s selection of the C-27J Spartan aircraft has been formalised with the signing of a contract with Alenia Aermacchi for two aircraft …
Digital Battlespace

TRS-4D radar to equip Freedom Variant LCS

30th October 2014

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme's adaptable Freedom variant ships will be equipped with the Airbus Defense and Space (D&S) TRS-4D naval radar, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Euronaval: Lockheed to demo K-MAX firefighting ability

30th October 2014

Lockheed Martin will demonstrate the ability of the K-MAX UAV to combat forest fires in conjunction with the company’s Indago small VTOL unmanned aircraft. Announced …