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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.
Naval Warfare
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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Naval Warfare
Egyptian Navy selects Swiftships’ patrol boats
10th November 2014
Swiftships will build six new patrol boats for the Egyptian Navy under a new agreement announced on 5 November. Contract negotiations are being finalised and …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE shipbuilding steps into the future
7th November 2014
BAE Systems has constructed a network of ‘visualisation suites’ at its sites in Glasgow, Portsmouth and Bristol, as it overhauls its approach to the design …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indo Defence: Bonefish captures attention
6th November 2014
PT Lundin and Saab have unveiled a new USV technology demonstrator at Indo Defence 2014. The Bonefish USV combines Saab’s mission systems integration capabilities with …
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Naval Warfare
AEUK wins underwater countermeasures research contract
5th November 2014
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) will conduct underwater defensive aids research under a new three-year £3.5 million contract with UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) agency, Defence …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to upgrade Japan’s Phalanx CIWS
30th October 2014
Raytheon will supply Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) upgrade kits, support equipment and hardware spares to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) under a multi-year …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon demonstrates Griffin C in-flight retargeting
29th October 2014
Flight tests of the Griffin C missile have demonstrated its In-Flight Target Update (IFTU) capability when redirected to a new target in mid-flight. Raytheon made …
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Digital Battlespace
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye reaches IOC with US Navy
29th October 2014
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft has reached initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, and the first operational squadron is now preparing for deployment. …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: MdCN completes final qualification firing
29th October 2014
The final qualification firing of the MdCN missile (Missile de Croisière Naval, also known as NCM or Naval Cruise Missile) has been conducted by the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales launches maritime security solution
29th October 2014
Thales has developed a new waterway protection system called SeeMapper. The company introduced the system, designed protect waterways such as shipping lanes and port access …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Club Corsaire launched to target export maritime market
28th October 2014
A new initiative to boost the reach of small and medium companies within the maritime security market has been launched by MBDA at Euronaval on …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales unveils new compact sonars
28th October 2014
Thales announced at Euronaval on 27 October that it has introduced a range of new compact sonars to meet the underwater threat detection and deterrence …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: SIMBAD-RC enters qualification phase
28th October 2014
MBDA is on track to begin deliveries of SIMBAD-RC ship self-defence system production units in 2015, with the system now undergoing qualification testing. The SIMBAD-RC …
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Naval Warfare
SM-6 interceptor undergoes ‘engage on remote’ tests
27th October 2014
The Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptor has successfully intercepted targets in ‘engage on remote’ tests conducted as part of the US Navy’s Combat Ship System …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA’s CWSP system to be marketed as Sea Ranger
27th October 2014
MBDA has named its Compact Warfare System Package (CWSP) system as Sea Ranger, the company announced on 27 October. MBDA is in negotiations with a …
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