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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.
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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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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Austal up-guns LCS to frigate standard
17th May 2017
A new model of a trimaran vessel from Austal USA is on display that could be one of the designs on offer for the US …
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Military Logistics
First Pegasus delivery and Japanese contract before year end
17th May 2017
Boeing expects to deliver the first of its KC-46A PegasusKC-46A Pegasus multi-role tankers to the US Air Force (USAF) by the end of 2017 as …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two
17th May 2017
The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IMDEX Asia: RSN outline K-STER use (video)
17th May 2017
More traditionally operated from the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV) the K-STER mine disposal system is increasingly being integrated with …
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Naval Warfare
First Kenyan Fisheries Department OPV launched
16th May 2017
Western Marine Shipyard, a Bangladeshi shipbuilder headquartered at Chittagong, launched MV Doria on May 4. The vessel is the first offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ordered …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Singapore doubles submarine order
16th May 2017
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on 16 May that the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will acquire an additional two Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Firing up Protector for Asia
16th May 2017
A highlight for Rafael at IMDEX Asia 2017 is a new Spike missile mission module for its Protector USV, with the Israeli company announcing in …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One
16th May 2017
The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.
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Defence Notes
US, Latvia sign defence procurement agreement
15th May 2017
The governments of Latvia and the US have signed a reciprocal defence procurement agreement to provide businesses in both countries with equal access to procurements …
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Land Warfare
India requests CBRN equipment FMS
15th May 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) of CBRN support equipment to the government of India, it …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: South Korea constructing second LPH
14th May 2017
A keel-laying ceremony was held on 28 April for South Korea's second Dokdo-class landing platform helicopter (LPH). Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) is constructing …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Could Malaysia absorb Japanese P-3Cs?
13th May 2017
Media reports of Japan donating retired P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft to Malaysia were feverishly celebrated by many in the region. However, on 9 May …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth
12th May 2017
The United States Marine Corps is predicting a continuing expansion of 'Group 1' small UAS systems across service elements.Speaking at this week's AUVSI Xponential event …
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Defence Notes
Blitzer railgun tests continue
12th May 2017
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced on 10 May the successful test firing of hypersonic projectiles from the 3MJ Blitzer railgun system.During multiple firings form …
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Defence Notes
IMDEX Asia: Saab looks to Asia-Pacific market for Swordfish
12th May 2017
Saab, which has been attempting to bait several Asia-Pacific air forces with its Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft, has sharpened its offering.One improvement confirmed by the …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach agree MTU engine assembly
12th May 2017
Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) announced on 5 May an agreement on the final assembly of MTU series 4000 engines in India.The …
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2017: Concept submarine offer for Turkish MiLDEN
12th May 2017
A new diesel-electric submarine design from Turkish shipbuilder STM for the Turkish Navy's National Submarine (MiLDEN) has been displayed at IDEF.The model on the stand …
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Defence Notes
Saudi Arabia unveils first indigenous armed drone ‘Saqr 1’
12th May 2017
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has unveiled a new strategic drone programme called Saqr 1 in Riyadh according to a Saudi Press …
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Naval Warfare
AUVSI 2017: Navy borrows SOF technology model
11th May 2017
The US Navy is borrowing a page from the accelerated technology acquisition model utilised by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the establishment of …
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