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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-4C Triton UAS set for next phase of testing
19th September 2014
The US Navy’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has arrived at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland following an 11 hour flight …
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Military Logistics
AAD2014: Lockheed markets multi-mission C-130
18th September 2014
The C-130J-30 is being touted by Lockheed Martin for the South African market with the aircraft’s multi-mission capabilities highlighted as way to meet several air logistics …
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Defence Helicopter
AAD2014: Rosoboronexport success despite sanctions
18th September 2014
Russia’s state-owned defence equipment export company Rosoboronexport has achieved exports of more than $38 billion in 2013-14 and has not been affected by western sanctions. …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy requests Kongsberg NSM firing from LCS
18th September 2014
Kongsberg will test fire its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) under the Foreign Comparative Testing programme. Kongsberg announced …
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Naval Warfare
Damen signs Mexican Navy two-vessel contract
16th September 2014
A new contract signed in August will see Damen Shipyards Group deliver design, material package, technical assistance and training for two vessels to be built …
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Naval Warfare
Fifth Indian P-8I MPA arrives in-country
11th September 2014
The fifth aircraft to be delivered by Boeing for India’s P-8I maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) programme has arrived at Naval Air Station Rajali, the company …
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Naval Warfare
Commanders consider naval arms race
10th September 2014
There needs to be continued co-operation in the Asia Pacific region to guarantee safety and security in the maritime domain, according to the Malaysian deputy …
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Naval Warfare
Second US LCS to arrive in Asia end of 2014
10th September 2014
The US Navy will deploy a second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to the Asia-Pacific region at the end of the year. Speaking at the Asian Naval Warfare …
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Land Warfare
Indian export drive
8th September 2014
India-based MKU has been awarded a contract worth $25 million for 40,000 bullet proof vests by Ecuador’s Ministry of Interior for its 43,000-strong police force. …
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Land Warfare
India awaits procurement decisions
5th September 2014
After deciding to spend $135 million on 40 Catapult artillery systems and $1.1 billion on 118 Arjun MkII MBTs, the Indian Army still has further …
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Defence Notes
NATO's three-point plan for Afghanistan revealed
5th September 2014
NATO’s secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen has revealed the alliance’s three-point plan for Afghanistan following the completion of combat operations at the end of the year. …
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Land Warfare
MBDA looks to strengthen Polish industry ties
3rd September 2014
MBDA is making moves to strengthen its relationship with Polish industry, with the signing of two Letters of Intent (LoI) with MESKO and PIT-RADWAR at …
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Naval Warfare
QinetiQ awarded small boat threat research contract
2nd September 2014
QinetiQ will conduct research work for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to improve the way vessels are able to coordinate their defences against …
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Naval Warfare
Record numbers die in Mediterranean boat tragedies
29th August 2014
The number of migrants and refugees who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe has reached record levels this year, according to the …
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Defence Notes
German Army structural reforms forge ahead
28th August 2014
The German Army is pushing drastic reforms that will see a downsized force continue to retain a warfighting capability whilst focusing on low-medium intensity operations. …
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Land Warfare
India lifts Denel blacklisting
26th August 2014
India’s MoD lifted a nine-year ban on South African defence company Denel on 12 August, according to an Indian official. The company was put on …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy CANES programme vendors selected
22nd August 2014
Five companies have been selected to compete for delivery orders under the US Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) programme to upgrade cybersecurity, …
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Defence Notes
Portsmouth shipbuilding never had a chance
20th August 2014
Efforts by the UK’s Portsmouth Shipbuilding – a consortium of marine consultancies and local businesses – to keep shipbuilding operations alive in the city were …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to continue US Air Force Weather support
18th August 2014
Northrop Grumman will continue supporting US Air Force Weather (AFW) deliver a full range of terrestrial and space environmental information, products and services to military …
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