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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.
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.
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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Defence Notes
US Air Force awards nearly $1 billion for hypersonic missile
19th April 2018
The US Air Force is awarding almost $1 billion to Lockheed Martin to design and develop a hypersonic missile that can be launched from a …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Cattistock completes NATO deployment
19th April 2018
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has completed a four month deployment in the Baltic Sea with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1.The vessel took part …
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Naval Warfare
Row erupts over expected international tender for UK FSS programme
19th April 2018
Amid a growing row over the impending decision to offer a £1 billion ($1.4 billion) Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme …
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Defence Notes
China flies bombers around Taiwan
19th April 2018
Chinese bombers and spy planes have flown around Taiwan, the air force said on 19 April as Taipei accused Beijing of trying to stoke regional …
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Defence Notes
Trump hopes to see whole Korean peninsula live together
19th April 2018
US President Donald Trump voiced hope on 18 April that North and South Korea, technically still at war, can pave the way to a lasting …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions
19th April 2018
After already achieving success in the Malaysian market, Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz showcased its range of products for military communications and intelligence solutions for Southeast …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Hanwha defends with Naval Shield CMS
19th April 2018
Hanwha Systems displayed a mock-up of a triple-display console for its combat management system (CMS), which it generically calls Naval Shield, at the DSA 2018 …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon denies Mattis wanted congress backed Syria strike
18th April 2018
The Pentagon has denied a report that President Donald Trump rebuffed Defense Secretary Jim Mattis after the Washington chief urged him to seek congressional approval …
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Defence Notes
MDA hopeful of missile defence investment boost
18th April 2018
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is hoping for additional dollars to bolster directed energy and hypersonic weapons development, as well as space-based sensors to detect …
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Defence Notes
Iran not pursuing 'aggression' against neighbours
18th April 2018
President Hassan Rouhani said on 18 April that Iran ‘does not intend any aggression’ against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons …
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Defence Notes
China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait
18th April 2018
China was scheduled to hold live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on 18 April, flexing its military muscle after warning Taipei about seeking independence or …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia
18th April 2018
On 18 April, Aselsan signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian firm DefTech at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with the focus on robotics …
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Military Logistics
Albania wants US military to establish presence
18th April 2018
Albania wants to see a US military presence established in the Balkan country in order to counter influence from nations such as Russia, the Albanian …
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Naval Warfare
NATO continues to seek new Med partners
18th April 2018
When situational awareness is the aim of the game having a multitude of partners with eyes and ears at sea is a benefit to maritime …
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Military Logistics
US Marine Corps seeks lightweight amphibious track
17th April 2018
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for a lighter weight amphibious track to enhance both land mobility and water swim performance for its new Amphibious …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Asia-Pacific looks to Leonardo for helos
17th April 2018
Last week Leonardo demonstrated the AW159 Wildcat to the Malaysian military at RMN Base Lumut. The two Wildcats, from the UK’s 847 Naval Air Squadron, …
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Special Operations
Afghanistan graduates additional women operators
17th April 2018
Afghan Special Security Forces (ASSF) have taken a further step towards full incorporation of women into its ranks with the General Directorate of Police Special …
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says island secure ahead of China drills
17th April 2018
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen reassured residents on 17 April that the island was secure, a day before China is set to hold live-fire drills in …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: On the front line, USCG under pressure against drug smugglers
17th April 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) wants to ramp up its surveillance capabilities and data sharing to address the uptick in drug runs from Colombia into …
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