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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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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US Congress approves FY2024 defence spending bill
18th December 2023
The US House of Representatives and Senate agreed to a $841.4 billion funding to cover DoD activities in the current fiscal year.
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Land Warfare
Ukraine receives further weapon support from NATO members and BAE Systems
18th December 2023
NATO and other western countries have been throwing support behind Ukraine in its war against invading Russian forces, which has continued in the form of further ammunition orders, support for weapons, additional equipment and a new industrial strategy.
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Air Warfare
Japan to spend $224 million on advanced air missiles from US
18th December 2023
The US has greenlit a potential Foreign Military Sale of more than 100 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan.
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Naval Warfare
How Turkish shipyard ASFAT is engaging in Pakistan’s maritime expansion
15th December 2023
Since delivering the first Babur-class corvette last September, ASFAT has targeted future growth in the Indo-Pacific market by engaging in a new project with Pakistan for future frigates.
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Defence Notes
US awaits parliamentary approval to access Swedish military bases
14th December 2023
A defence cooperation agreement between Sweden and the US will enable the Pentagon to preposition stocks and conduct operations in Swedish territory.
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Defence Notes
Be immersed in pioneering tech innovation at World Defense Show 2024
13th December 2023
Journey to the Future at World Defense Show 2024 offers an interactive experience showcasing defence tech innovation and emerging trends across five domains.
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Air Warfare
How are modern small tactical unmanned aerial systems reshaping the landscape of warfare?
12th December 2023
Discover Aeronautics' Role in Redefining Tactical Warfare Through Innovative UAV Solutions
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Digital Battlespace
Solving key multidomain challenges for major alliances
12th December 2023
Undertaking complex multidomain operations within a multinational alliance comes with challenges. Here are some ways to address them.
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Training
An inter-connected and cyber-resilient enterprise system
12th December 2023
Modernizing training with fair-fight commonality at the highest fidelity for enhanced mission rehearsal.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems receives funding as part of US drive to boost chip manufacture
11th December 2023
The US Government has been pushing to improve semiconductor and micro-chip manufacture within its borders – a key policy of the Biden government – and the funding will boost BAE Systems’ capabilities in the field.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed rolls out first Belgian F-35 but software hitch delays homecoming
11th December 2023
Lockheed Martin has unveiled Belgium’s inaugural F-35, however, Technology Refresher 3 (TR-3) software setbacks have kept the fighter in the US which has impacted deployment and training plans.
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Defence Notes
A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator
8th December 2023
The chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations alerted that a full year of continuing resolutions would force the Pentagon to freeze 330 new programmes including the B-21 stealth bomber, C3BM developments and shipbuilding projects.
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Air Warfare
Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt
7th December 2023
The Taiwanese air force has completed its six-year-long F-16 upgrade programme as the country awaits delivery of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets.
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Defence Notes
UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan
4th December 2023
The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has delivered a scathing evaluation of the MoD's Equipment Plan for 2023–33, revealing a nearly £17 billion 'blackhole' in the budget.
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Defence Notes
India’s Defence Acquisition Council green lights $26.8 billion in spending
4th December 2023
India’s Defence Acquisition Council has unveiled a list of equipment needs and has stipulated that 98% of the contract value must be spent domestically. It added that 50% of the indigenous content should be in the form of material, components and software made in India.
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Defence Notes
AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses
4th December 2023
Australia, UK and US to collaborate on maritime autonomy, AI, cyber, hypersonics, quantum and undersea warfare, as Australian officers graduate from US Nuclear Power School.
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Air Warfare
UK P-8 Poseidons to get Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedoes
1st December 2023
The UK MoD has confirmed the selection of the BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the future torpedo capability for its P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) fleet, alongside the US Navy's Mk54 weapon.
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
29th November 2023
While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
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Naval Warfare
Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service
29th November 2023
The commissioning of SAS King Shaka Zulu, a Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, into the South African Navy masks serious problems for the service as fleet availability falls dangerously low and capability atrophies.
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