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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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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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New equipment breaks cover at Turkmen military parade
12th October 2021
Anniversary parade and flypast provides new sightings of UAS, armoured vehicles and fixed-wing manned aircraft from diverse sources as Ashgabat forges ahead with plans to replace Soviet-era equipment.
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Airbus begins Skynet 6A production
12th October 2021
Next-generation UK military SATCOM platform is ‘on track for launch in 2025’, says government minister.
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Air Warfare
Valor v Defiant X: Who will win?
12th October 2021
At AUSA 2021, Shephard spoke to Bell and Sikorsky about their advanced concepts that are designed to meet future US Army FLRAA requirements.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Arnold Defense displays Trident
12th October 2021
New three-rocket prototype launcher goes on display at AUSA 2021.
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Naval Warfare
UK carrier strike group unfazed by Chinese activities
12th October 2021
The British carrier strike group is in Singapore as it begins the long voyage home after a busy schedule in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Australia courts Romeo after divorcing Taipan
12th October 2021
Australia is expanding its fleet of naval helicopters, consolidating upon the MH-60R as its platform of choice.
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Land Warfare
Taiwan's new air defence system will soon enter service
12th October 2021
Taiwan continues to face serious security threats from sabre-rattling China.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Raider X on display
12th October 2021
Sikorsky has developed the Raider X prototype for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) scout programme. Under FARA the Army is looking for an agile, …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Rafael reveals its newest remote weapons station
11th October 2021
Rafael is unveiling its newest remote weapons station this week at AUSA 2021.
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Defence Notes
Commtact set to launch new multi-platform broadband comms solution
11th October 2021
CommNet features proprietary technologies to aid C2 centres and emergency responders.
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Naval Warfare
France tests subsea robotics for future seabed mapping missions
11th October 2021
French Navy and DGA put an autonomous underwater vehicle through its paces.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2021: UVision reveals its new HERO Multi-Canister Launcher
11th October 2021
UVision has introduced its new Hero Multi-Canister Launcher during the 2021 AUSA annual meeting.
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Naval Warfare
OCEA launches latest offshore patrol vessel
11th October 2021
New OPV called Gyptis will be operated by French coastal patrol agency DAM.
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Naval Warfare
Electric Boat gains another contract for Virginia-class design and support
11th October 2021
Contract for General Dynamics Electric Boat follows the move by the USN to reorganise submarine PEOs.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2021: Textron makes the cut for FTUAS downselect
10th October 2021
As the US Army's Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme ramps up, Textron has revealed it plans on scaling up the company's Aerosonde HQ in a bid to outdo competitors and support future needs of the service.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Kaman announces new KARGO UAV
10th October 2021
Kaman claims its new KARGO UAV will raise standards in expeditionary logistics.
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Defence Notes
Estonian 2022 defence budget will be its biggest ever
9th October 2021
Defence expenditure in Estonia will reach €748 million ($865.45 million) in 2022, accounting for 2.31% of predicted GDP and marking a €103 million year-on-year increase.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Apache helicopters to receive Elbit Systems’ IHADSS
8th October 2021
Elbit Systems will equip US Army Apache helicopters with their IHADSS as part of a $76 million contract.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Allison Transmission to drive US Army vehicle electrification
8th October 2021
The Next Generation Electrified Transmission programme will bring multiple benefits to the US Army.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
