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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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Air Warfare
First Brazilian Gripen flown in Brazil
25th September 2020
The first Brazilian Gripen E has concluded its first flight in Brazil, manufacturer Saab announced on 24 September. The aircraft, designated by the Brazilian Air …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia jumps on the MUM-T bandwagon
25th September 2020
One of the most interesting developments from the Army 2020 exhibition last month was the unveiling by Kronstadt Group of the Grom UCAV as Russia’s …
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Defence Notes
Israeli concern lingers over Iranian replenishment of Syrian CW
24th September 2020
Israel has targeted Syrian facilities that are allegedly being used — with Iranian assistance — to replenish the country’s stock of chemical weapons (CW). Shephard understands …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomes UK and US jets for major exercise
24th September 2020
The Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked the largest number of fighter aircraft onto her deck as she prepares to take her place at …
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Training
Military Training magazine: AFV crew training, sniper training and more
24th September 2020
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop. What's inside this edition: Comment As technology advances and …
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Naval Warfare
US naval procurement commitments rise despite COVID pressures
24th September 2020
Amid the pressures brought on by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and USN efforts to recapitalise in key capability areas, naval spending has increased …
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Defence Notes
Argentina and Uruguay seek to kickstart modernisation with special funds
23rd September 2020
Argentina and Uruguay have each created funds and financial mechanisms to pay for new defence equipment, as they seek solutions to long-running modernisation requirements. On …
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Defence Notes
MTSI to support Missile Defense Agency CAPL programme
23rd September 2020
Modern Technology Solutions Inc (MTSI) is helping the US Missile Defense Agency extend its capabilities to defeat the next generation of threats. Under a $68.5 …
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Defence Notes
Russia researches stealth satellites but US example indicates inherent difficulties
23rd September 2020
Russian researchers have investigated the application of radio-absorbent coating for spacecraft which should reduce the visibility of satellites for radar, according to a paper published …
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Air Warfare
Design and analysis workflow could enable faster and cheaper US hypersonic tests
23rd September 2020
Engineering simulation specialist Ansys has teamed with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to provide a design and analysis workflow that will validate validating …
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Air Warfare
Super Tucanos touch down in the Philippines
22nd September 2020
The first batch of long-awaited Embraer A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft began touching down in the Philippines on 19 September after completing an arduous multi-stop journey …
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Naval Warfare
Esper hails shipbuilding study but budgetary questions remain
22nd September 2020
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has called for higher spending on shipbuilding, in order to support what he described as a ‘game-changer’ for fleet …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to help improve Mk31 RAM
22nd September 2020
Raytheon is providing design agent and engineering support services to help improve the Mk31 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Weapon System, under a $60.5 million contract modification …
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Naval Warfare
Ultra supports Sonobuoy Test Facility upgrade in UK
22nd September 2020
Ultra Electronics has secured a contract from QinetiQ to help replace the entire Sonobuoy Test Facility at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems expands its UUV family
22nd September 2020
BAE Systems on 22 September unveiled its Riptide UUV-12 system, as the newest addition to its portfolio of unmanned undersea systems. The 30.5cm-diameter vehicle joins …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to support weapons on UK and US SSBNs
22nd September 2020
BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services is to provide provide logistics engineering and integration support for the strategic weapon systems aboard USN Ohio-class and UK RN …
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Military Logistics
Indonesian Air Force awaits NC212i aircraft
22nd September 2020
PT Dirgantara Indonesia is manufacturing nine NC212i light military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU). The value of the contract and timeframe for …
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Digital Battlespace
Anzac-class upgrade includes video encoders
22nd September 2020
US-based Delta Digital Video is to supply video encoders to Saab Australia for integration with the CCTV system on Anzac-class frigates operated by the Royal …
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Naval Warfare
UK juggles priorities as it assesses Middle East deployments
21st September 2020
The International Maritime Security Construct recently opened its formal headquarters in Bahrain. The grouping of nations focusing on delivering maritime security in the complex Gulf region …
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