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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.
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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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Naval Warfare
UK invests in Pulse Dart prototype
21st July 2021
Innovative sea mine clearance system requires no human intervention or explosives.
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Defence Notes
Aeronautics dip takes shine off Q2 sales growth for Saab
21st July 2021
Less than favourable figures for Aeronautics were offset by a 7% increase in orders for Saab in Q2 2021, as the Swedish company eyes work on European Defence Fund projects.
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Naval Warfare
Waning buying power hits USN plans, CNO warns
21st July 2021
ADM Michael Gilday warns about the effects of constrained funding on vital USN capabilities, as the service strives to fulfil plans to sustain a fleet of 355 vessels.
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Air Warfare
Checkmate marks latest Russian move in AI-centric fighter design
21st July 2021
There was razzmatazz at MAKS-2021 as Sukhoi lifted the lid on Checkmate with the export market in mind.
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Defence Notes
Collins launches advanced flight computer
21st July 2021
The Perigon computer has been under development for three years and developer Collins Aerospace targets qualification tests in 2022.
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Naval Warfare
India issues RfP in international submarine hunt
21st July 2021
India has issued an RfP to selected contenders for its conventional submarine acquisition, but a long and winding road lies ahead.
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Military Logistics
JASDF takes small digitisation step with smart base experiment
20th July 2021
Japan's military is lagging in terms of its digitisation, but a smart base experiment could begin to turn the tide.
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Defence Notes
Australia pushes for sovereign guided weapons capability
20th July 2021
Following a government announcement in March 2021 to develop an Australian guided weapons capability, a Request for Information has been released to kick start industrial engagement.
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Air Warfare
Polish Navy’s AW101 takes first flight
20th July 2021
Leonardo’s AW101 for the Polish Navy takes the first flight to test its main airframe, control system and engine handling.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives Australian order for Poseidon training suite
20th July 2021
Boeing has received an order for the upgrade of Poseidon maintenance training device suites.
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Air Warfare
Bell restarts Venom production to meet Czech order
20th July 2021
Commonality of parts with the AH-1Z has allowed Bell to maintain important component supply chains for UH-1Y manufacturing.
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Air Warfare
India begins romance with first MH-60 Romeos
20th July 2021
The USN has handed over the first pair of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters to India, but they will remain on American soil for now.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin UK untroubled by RAF C-130J early retirement or F-35 sustainment costs
19th July 2021
Lockheed Martin UK will not suffer in any meaningful way from the early retirement of RAF C-130J tactical transport aircraft and has addressed recent criticism of F-35 operating costs.
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Land Warfare
US Army orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition from Saab
19th July 2021
US Army has placed an order with Saab for Carl-Gustaf ammunition valued at over $75million.
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Defence Notes
France and the UK select MBDA for innovation partnership
19th July 2021
MBDA will lead the new Complex Weapons Innovation Technology Partnership, which is a joint research enterprise by France and the UK.
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Naval Warfare
USN calls on Raytheon for AN/SPY-6 support
19th July 2021
The USN is integrating the AN/SPY-6 scalable radar on corvettes, frigates and cruisers.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Marines trial UAS swarms and autonomous systems
19th July 2021
A UAS swarm dropped underwater vehicles into the sea and delivered supplies to Royal Marine (RM) Commandos, while an autonomous surface vessel monitored the horizon during Autonomous Advance Force 4.0.
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Naval Warfare
Confidence remains high in Miecznik despite missed deadline
19th July 2021
Door stays open in Poland for foreign shipbuilders to partner PGZ on new frigate programme.
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Defence Notes
Air Mobility Command approves KC-46 Centreline Drogue System
19th July 2021
US Air Mobility Command has chalked up a new capability milestone for the KC-46A Pegasus.
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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
