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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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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for ninth German K130 corvette
14th July 2021
The keel for Germany’s ninth Braunschweig-class K130 corvette has been laid during a pared-back ceremony at Lürssen’s Peene shipyard.
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Air Warfare
Pakistani contract expedites first MPA airframe conversion
13th July 2021
Pakistan wants a fleet of ten long-range maritime patrol aircraft, and conversion of the first three has been contracted.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman builds Hypersonic Center of Excellence
13th July 2021
Northrop Grumman has broken ground on a new engineering facility at Elkton, Maryland.
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Air Warfare
UK MoD awards Serco RAF support contract
13th July 2021
Serco to more than double employees at RAF Brize Norton as part of MoD support contract.
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Defence Notes
Report highlights UK defence supply chain difficulties for SMEs
13th July 2021
A report commissioned by the UK MoD from RAND Europe has shed new light on the problems faced by companies below Tier One in the defence supply chain.
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Air Warfare
Boeing bolsters Indian Navy’s Poseidon fleet
13th July 2021
Indian Navy expands maritime capabilities with the delivery of the tenth Poseidon P-8I aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Morocco in talks to buy two FREMM frigates, reports claim
13th July 2021
According to Italian media sources, Morocco is reportedly negotiating to acquire two FREMM frigates from Italy.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare magazine: naval SATCOM, vessel leasing and more
13th July 2021
Read the latest edition of Naval Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Naval Warfare
Germany, Norway order six Type 212CD submarines
13th July 2021
Germany and Norway have placed a long-awaited contract for six Type 212 Common Design (CD) submarines from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the largest order in the company’s history.
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Defence Notes
SAVS goes on display in Greece
13th July 2021
Israeli manufacturer demonstrates situational awareness system for land and naval applications.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon to begin production of NGJ-MB
12th July 2021
Raytheon will begin production of its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) for the USN following the successful Milestone C decision.
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Naval Warfare
Israeli Navy orders four Shaldag MK V boats
12th July 2021
Israel Shipyards is supplying the Israeli Navy with four Shaldag MK V boats which will be adapted to meet its requirements.
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Naval Warfare
Atlas Elektronik to upgrade German minehunters
12th July 2021
Atlas Elektronik will equip Germany’s Frankenthal-class (Type 332) minehunters with the latest Integrated Mine Countermeasures System (IMCMS) between 2022 and 2025.
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Defence Notes
New Zealand to re-evaluate Defence Capability Plan
12th July 2021
New Zealand's defence secretary has announced a post-COVID redraft of the government's much-lauded Defence Capability Plan, with potential for a radical departure from existing roles and requirements.
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Defence Notes
Turkey and Qatar tighten their military bonds
9th July 2021
The latest basing agreement underlines the enduring benefits of the Qatar-Turkey military relationship, despite the end of the GCC embargo.
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Air Warfare
Norway prepares to receive first Poseidon aircraft
9th July 2021
Boeing has rolled the first P-8A Poseidon aircraft, intended for Norway, out of the paint shop. Flight testing is next, with the deliveries to begin soon.
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Defence Notes
Swiss F-35 decision, ‘Google for warships’ and North African AFV market (podcast)
9th July 2021
Welcome to Episode 27 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
Norway and Germany secure Naval Strike Missiles
9th July 2021
Norway and Germany have jointly contracted Kongsberg to provide a naval combat system and Naval Strike Missiles.
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Defence Notes
UK again delays space strategy publication
9th July 2021
The UK's National Space Strategy was long supposed to be published, but a new, unexplained delay makes for industry uncertainty.
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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]()
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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![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
