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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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FBHeliservices to provide helicopter flight training to Albanian MoD
31st July 2012
FBHeliservices has won a two-year contract to provide helicopter flight training to the Albanian Ministry of Defence, it has emerged. FBH's instructors will provide multi-engine …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin and ARINC submit D-RAPCON bid
31st July 2012
An industry team consisting of Lockheed Martin and Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) has submitted its proposal for a new, transportable air traffic control (ATC) radar …
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Naval Warfare
USMC sets up first F-35 maintenance FTD
31st July 2012
The USMC is standing up their first-ever field training detachment (FTD) with the 372nd Training Squadron (TRS) Detachment 19 at Eglin, part of the 982nd …
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Defence Notes
Rolls-Royce and Snecma initiate joint engine studies
30th July 2012
Rolls-Royce and Snecma have signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake studies into the next generation of UK and French combat …
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Military Logistics
UK privatises Trident missile support
30th July 2012
The UK MoD has privatised the support of its Trident missiles with the signing of a 15-year contract with the ABL Allianceconsortium. The deal announced on …
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China dismisses US government accusations of use of technologies in Z-10 attack helicopter
27th July 2012
The Defence Ministry of the People’s Republic of China has refuted the claims made in a recent US court case that it used American technology …
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Lebanon makes request for Huey IIs
27th July 2012
The government of Lebanon has requested the purchase of Huey II helicopters from the US. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Lebanon wants …
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Colombia and Thailand request Black Hawks
27th July 2012
The governments of Colombia and Thailand have requested to buy Black Hawk helicopters and associated parts and equipment, it has emerged. Information released by the …
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More Canadian CH-147F support companies named
26th July 2012
Boeing has announced that it has selected L-3 Communications MAS of Mirabel and General Dynamics Canada of Ottawa for two in-service support programme contracts for …
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Marine Corps V-22s arrive in Japan
23rd July 2012
The controversial deployment of MV-22 Ospreys to Japan has begun with the arrival of the first 12 aircraft in country. The tiltrotor aircraft arrived by …
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Norway beginning to consider alternatives to 'much-delayed' NH90
20th July 2012
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has indicated that it may be looking at alternatives to deal with the delays to its NH90 procurement. In a …
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Digital Battlespace
Cassidian to deliver encryption technology for Eurofighter
20th July 2012
Cassidian will deliver ‘next-generation’ encryption technology for the Eurofighter Typhoon programme in 2012, the company announced on 20 July. The final trial of production encryption …
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Defence Notes
SDB II scores direct hit
20th July 2012
Raytheon's GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) programme has successfully engaged and hit a moving target during a flight test at the White Sands Missile …
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Naval Warfare
Nimitz first to test use of aviation biofuels
19th July 2012
The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was the first ship to receive and test the use of a new blend of hydro …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky delivers 500th 'M' model Black Hawk
19th July 2012
Sikorsky delivered the 500th H-60M Black Hawk in a special ceremony at the company's plant in Stratford, Conneticut on 18 July. The deliveries to date …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin completes on-orbit testing of first MUOS satellite
18th July 2012
Lockheed Martin has announced it has completed on-orbit testing of the first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite, designated MUOS-1, paving the way for the …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales to install sensors and combat management system on Omani patrol vessels
18th July 2012
Singapore-based ST Marine and Thales Nederland have signed a contract for the installation of sensors and a combat management system to be installed on the …
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Military Logistics
Thrane & Thrane chosen for C-130J Hercules communication upgrades
18th July 2012
Thrane & Thrane has been awarded a £15.9 million contract to provide satellite communication components for the US Air Force's fleet of C-130J Hercules aircraft, …
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Qatar gets ready for helicopter air-to-air combat
17th July 2012
Qatar may be looking to equip its next generation attack helicopter fleet with an air-to-air capability, it has emerged. In an unusual move – followed …
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
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Intelligence advantage: How real-time GEOINT is reshaping military decision-making (Studio)
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
