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UK Parliament told that Europe needs to do more within NATO and undertake reforms
Speaking before a committee on European affairs, the speakers addressed recent developments following an eventful few days. During this period, the UK pushed for increased support for Ukraine, while the EU eased budget constraints to allow for greater defence spending. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs that could impact the defence industry.
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UAVs for Ukraine: Europe is willing to spend
Despite President Donald Trump’s suspension of military aid to Ukraine, Shephard Defence Insight data suggests that in relation to UAVs, Europe and its non-US NATO allies are more than willing to fill any spending vacuum and are already contributing more than twice as much as the US.
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USAF tests Harpoon missile integration on F-16 aircraft
The integration of the Harpoon missile on the Lockheed Martin fighter worked to showcase the rapid speed at which a ‘gateway system’ integration can add new capabilities to aircraft.
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Germany looks to upgrade KEPD 350 missiles and Sweden begins purchase process
The Taurus KEPD 350 is an air-launched cruise missile developed by Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Deutschland and Saab Dynamics. The German contract is for maintenance and modernisation of German Air Force missiles.
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Edge Group’s international partnership collaboration included Letters of Intent (LoIs) and agreements with US firm Lockheed Martin and multinational aerospace, defence and security company, Leonardo.
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IDEX 2025: UAE’s Edge Group notches up $2.9 billion and two dozen agreements
The company cashed on its home ground advantage in Abu Dhabi last week with the launch of 46 products and solutions, while exhibiting a total of 218 items on its 9,000m2 stand, on which its range of subsidiaries were promoted and 16 contracts were signed.
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The Netherlands deploys NH90 for the first time
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General Dynamics, Alenia Aermacchi team for T-X trainer
18th January 2013
General Dynamics and Alenia Aermacchi have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to join forces and compete for the US Air Force's (USAF’s) T-X trainer …
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Roke develops Dismounted Close Combat simulator
18th January 2013
Roke has introduced a new portable Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) simulator which delivers the ability to evaluate future technology concepts without the need to develop …
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Lockheed Martin wins Apache M-TADS/PNVS contract
18th January 2013
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RAF augments Brimstone missile stocks
18th January 2013
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Egypt signs on for more C295 aircraft
18th January 2013
Airbus Military has confirmed that the Egyptian Air Force will receive a further six new C295 transport aircraft under a new order announced on 16 …
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US Navy orders additional APKWS rockets
17th January 2013
BAE Systems will supply the US Navy with additional Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets under a new contract announced on 15 January. The …
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Kazakhstan receives first two C295 aircraft
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French Army receives new JIM LR 2 binoculars
17th January 2013
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Rolls-Royce awarded Saudi engine support contract
17th January 2013
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Italian AH-129D approved for maritime operations
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JLENS-mounted targeting sensor demonstrated
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Land Warfare
USMC orders additional light armoured vehicles
16th January 2013
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will supply the US Marine Corps (USMC) with 13 additional Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV-A2) under a $24 million contract announced on …
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Rheinmetall, Netherlands extend ammunition deal
16th January 2013
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AW159 helicopter finds first export customer
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Finnish Air Force accepts TRS GM 403 long endurance radar
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