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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
Naval Warfare
How the Force Design 2028 will impact US Coast Guard acquisitions
The FD 2028 strategy intends to reduce the bureaucracy in procurement processes while speeding up the field of assets.
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SAS 2016: Kinetic generators unveiled – but concerns remain
18th May 2016
The US Marine Corps (USMC) Expeditionary Energy Office unveiled the latest models of its kinetic energy knee generators at the Sea-Air-Space exposition in Washington DC. …
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Defence Notes
US considers Harpoon sale to Egypt
17th May 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of UGM-84L Harpoon Block II encapsulated missiles to Egypt, it …
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Naval Warfare
SAS 2016: Concern expressed over US maritime decline
17th May 2016
A senior official has expressed serious concern over the declining state of US civil maritime capabilities and its potential impact on future military operations. Participating …
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Defence Notes
Will Duterte rock Philippine defence boat?
17th May 2016
The presidential electoral victory of Rodrigo Duterte on 9 May could have seismic implications for not only the Philippines, but also the whole region. Duterte, …
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Naval Warfare
USCG, DHS open R&D facility
12th May 2016
The US Coast Guard (USCG) Research and Development Center (RDC) and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have jointly opened a research facility at …
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Land Warfare
NATO readiness brought into question
12th May 2016
The ever-increasing threat from Russia following the 2014 annexation of Crimea has brought into question the operational readiness of NATO forces. In this new political …
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Defence Notes
Australian navy leases Survitec life rafts
12th May 2016
Survitec has been awarded a five-year contract by the Royal Australian Navy to replace the existing fleet of inflatable life rafts with its leased commercial …
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Defence Notes
BEL chimes with major Indian programmes
11th May 2016
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have revealed updates on some of its key programmes for the Indian military, including artillery, digital equipment and armoured vehicles. A company …
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Defence Notes
RAF tests enhanced Brimstone
10th May 2016
The latest technical enhancements of the MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface missile have been tested in operational trials by the Royal Air Force (RAF) at China Lake …
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Defence Notes
US military expand kinetic energy efforts
9th May 2016
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is joining the US Army in an expanded vision for kinetic human-generated energy designs, also known as kinetic energy harvesting. …
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Naval Warfare
US plans Latin American patrol vessel
29th April 2016
The US Navy has released details of a 75-85ft (23-26m) 'mothership' which officials hope will bolster the maritime security capabilities of partner nations in and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UDT 2016: Indonesian Navy get Hugin
29th April 2016
Two oceanographic and hydrographic survey vessels delivered to the Indonesian Navy recently will utilise new AUVs. The ships will be equipped with Kongsberg’s Hugin AUV …
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Military Logistics
Peruvian Navy gets GE technology
28th April 2016
The Peruvian Navy has received a suite of solutions from GE for its first research vessel, GE announced on 26 April. The ship is currently …
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Defence Notes
Australia requests AIM-120D missiles
27th April 2016
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AIM-120D advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to Australia, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency …
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Defence Notes
France torpedoes German and Japanese submarine bids
26th April 2016
France’s DCNS has been selected as winner of Australia’s AU$50 billion (US$38.5 billion) Project Sea 1000 Future Submarine programme. The Cherbourg-based shipbuilder will help design …
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Naval Warfare
Southern Ocean focus for new OPV
26th April 2016
An new OPV for New Zealand will include features that will allow it to operate in the Southern Ocean and near to Antarctica. The Royal New …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2016: Indonesian priorities ahead
25th April 2016
Indonesia's head of the Directorate of Technology and Defence Industry, Brigadier-General Jan Pieter Ate, talks to Shephard Media about the procurement priorities for the country …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed receives JASSM-ER order
25th April 2016
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $116.8 million contract by the US Air Force (USAF) for continued production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range …
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Defence Notes
OIS-AT to build AASM Hammer
22nd April 2016
India-based OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) and Sagem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a joint venture in India for the production …
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