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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.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Defence Notes
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.
Defence Notes
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.
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Land Warfare
Canadian Army receives first TAPVs for training
13th August 2013
The first four pre-production Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPVs) for the Canadian Army have been shipped to locations in the US and Canada for testing …
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Defence Helicopter
AUVSI 2013: Sikorsky goes public with 'Matrix'
13th August 2013
Sikorsky has officially introduced its latest unmanned research and development (R&D) programme, the Matrix autonomous technology demonstrator, at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2013: ‘Wave Relay’ unveiled for UAV swarm ops
13th August 2013
Persistent Systems is integrating a MANET communications capability onto an undisclosed US customer’s UAV for use in ‘swarm’ applications, company officials have revealed. Speaking to …
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Military Logistics
First Austrian C-130K avionics upgrade complete
8th August 2013
Marshall Aerospace and Defence has completed the avionics upgrade of the first of three C-130K aircraft for the Austrian Air Force. Following the upgrade work …
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Digital Battlespace
Analysts warn against reliance on Chinese weather satellites
8th August 2013
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is in danger of relying on Chinese state-owned satellites for future meteorological service requirements should a suitable alternative fail …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Experts translate Kerry's UAV U-turn
7th August 2013
Following the US declaration to end UAV strikes in Pakistan ‘very soon’, industry experts have questioned the motives behind the Obama administration’s decision. John Kerry, US Secretary …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin to offer MEP package for US Army JMR/FVL
5th August 2013
Lockheed Martin will offer a mission equipment package (MEP) solution to meet requirements for the Joint Multi-Role/Future Vertical Lift (JMR/FVL) rotary wing programme, the company …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy orders 13 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
2nd August 2013
Boeing will supply 13 additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the US Navy under a recently signed $1.98 billion contract announced on 1 August. The order …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army completes second 'Enterprise Challenge'
2nd August 2013
The US Army has completed the second iteration of Exercise ‘Enterprise Challenge’ with the demonstration of its Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) capability. Held at …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman SABR selected for F-16 AESA upgrade
1st August 2013
Northrop Grumman will supply its Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the US Air Force and Taiwan F-16 radar modernisation and upgrade programme, following the …
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Defence Notes
Niteworks contract renewed by UK MoD
30th July 2013
The Niteworks partnership between the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Dstl and industry will continue for at least the next three years following the award …
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Defence Notes
Raytheon grows international sales
26th July 2013
Raytheon has announced a 10% growth in international sales during Q2 FY2013 compared to the same period last year, offsetting a decline in domestic sales. …
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Defence Notes
Impact of sequestration yet to come
25th July 2013
Leading companies in the defence sector have yet to see any great effect of US sequestration as demonstrated by figures for the first half of …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin sees profits rise
25th July 2013
Increased operating margins in the second quarter of the year have led Lockheed Martin to increase its 2013 financial guidance for operating profit, EPS and …
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Defence Notes
UK bans military equipment exports to Egypt
23rd July 2013
Military hardware destined for Egypt has been halted by the UK Department for Business, innovation and Skills (BIS) after it revoked five export licences for …
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Defence Helicopter
Kuwait Air Force completes EW training
23rd July 2013
The Kuwait Air Force has completed a six month EW training programme at Selex ES’ EW Operational Support (EWOS) facility in Lincoln, UK. Completed last …
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Defence Notes
ROK seeks air-to-air missile capability
23rd July 2013
The government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a purchase of 260 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the US government …
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Land Warfare
Saab completes undisclosed artillery ammo contract
22nd July 2013
Saab has secured an order for artillery training ammunition from an undisclosed customer worth SEK100million ($15.4 million). The company announced the contract on 19 July …
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Land Warfare
Vulcano ammunition proves big hit on range
22nd July 2013
The Vulcano guided ammunition, as produced by Diehl Defence and Oto Melara, has scored a direct hit on a target at 33km. Diehl announced on …
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