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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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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Indonesian Navy receives second SIGMA
31st October 2017
A second SIGMA 10514-class guided-missile frigate built in Indonesia was handed over to the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) on 30 October. Defence Minister Ryamizard Rycacudu and …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Malaysian navy adjusts command regions
30th October 2017
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) formalised the relocation of its Region 2 Command from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan on 17 October. The relocation actually began …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Malaysian budget promises new equipment
30th October 2017
The Malaysian government has given the go-ahead for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to purchase four maritime patrol aircraft and the Malaysian Army to …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Thailand to host ASEAN fleet review
30th October 2017
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, Thailand is hosting an ASEAN International Fleet Review 2017 for the first time on 20 November. The fleet …
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Defence Notes
Raytheon Missile sales go from strength to strength
27th October 2017
Raytheon enters the final quarter of the year in a strong financial position supported by continued international and domestic demand across its missile portfolio. For …
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Defence Notes
Xi arranges a clean sweep of the CMC
27th October 2017
On 25 October when President Xi Jinping unveiled the new membership of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the leadership body that supervises the People’s Liberation …
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Defence Helicopter
US green-lights Czech UH-1Y deal
26th October 2017
The Czech Republic is set to receive 12 Bell Helicopter UH-1Y Venoms from the US DoD as part of a $575 million FMS deal which also …
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Land Warfare
US Army relies on rotational brigades in South Korea
25th October 2017
Two years ago a unique Republic of Korea-US Combined Division was formed utilising the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), and shortly afterwards the resident …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 2017: USAF looks to commercial SATCOM reform
24th October 2017
Momentum is building to reform the US military’s acquisition processes and help the US Air Force finally acquire long-term commercial satellite communication (SATCOM) capabilities. Reform …
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Defence Helicopter
Czech Air Force seals delivery of two BIRD AMPS
24th October 2017
The Czech Air Force has received delivery of two additional Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) from BIRD Aerosystems. The deal, sealed in Q3, is further …
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Defence Notes
Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK
23rd October 2017
US aerospace giant Boeing has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK, despite souring relations with the UK government following the US Department of Commerce’s decision …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains
23rd October 2017
New details are emerging about the Franco-British collaboration on a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) as the programme readies for the transition from planning and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Reaper Block 5s enter combat
23rd October 2017
As the US Air Force (USAF) transitions to new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the aircraft continues to operate in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. …
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting
23rd October 2017
South Korea’s third-generation digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level has now been fielded, with the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) exhibiting …
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Land Warfare
ADEX 2017: Korea exhibits smart pistol
23rd October 2017
Busan-based S&T; Motiv unveiled a new 9mm ‘Smart Gun’ capable of identifying the shooter’s identity and which saves information regarding the angle of fire, direction and …
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars
23rd October 2017
The Sweden-based company Saab outlined its defence radars, Giraffe and Arthur, for the South Korean and regional market at last week’s Seoul ADEX. The South Korean …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADEX 2017: General Atomics signs MoU at Korea Airshow
23rd October 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI), a manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), and the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) signed an MoU …
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Defence Notes
ADEX 2017: KF-X now under refinement
19th October 2017
A spokesperson for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said its next-generation fighter aircraft, the KF-X, is undergoing ‘refinement and its configuration is being altered as testing …
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Defence Helicopter
ADEX 2017: Bell and Leonardo duke it out for Korea TH-X
19th October 2017
South Korea’s requirement to replace its MD 500 training helicopters for the army and navy is expected to be decided within 30-60 days, sources said …
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