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Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

23rd July 2025

Ireland has struggled to meet its defence needs in the face of historical underinvestment, current limited funding and its status as a neutral country. Flush with bonus but possibly unreliable tax receipts, the government has committed additional defence capital spending for the rest of the decade.

Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

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Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

21st July 2025

The aircraft acquisition and Future Combat Air System (FCAS) commitment comes as the country published its Strategic Defence Plan on 18 July, which also includes plans to invest in a surface-based air and missile defence system.

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17th December 2020

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Bulgarian Frogfoots gain new lease of life

17th December 2020

Overhauled and upgraded Su-25s should remain in Bulgarian Air Force service until 2028.

Indian naval air arm boosts force levels

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Indian naval air arm boosts force levels

17th December 2020

Beset by ageing legacy airframes, the Indian Navy is making progress in efforts to induct newer rotary-winged and fixed-wing aircraft.

Taiwan launches new corvette and commissions minelayer

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Taiwan launches new corvette and commissions minelayer

17th December 2020

Taiwan's indigenous shipbuilding programme bears fruit with new corvette, OPV and minelayer classes progressing.

France analyses ethical implications of creating ‘super soldiers’

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France analyses ethical implications of creating ‘super soldiers’

16th December 2020

The Defence Ethics Committee of the French MoD has published a report on the ‘enhanced soldier'. This document analysed ethical issues around improving physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological capabilities for French warfighters.

UK to publish National Space Strategy by Q2 2021

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UK to publish National Space Strategy by Q2 2021

16th December 2020

The UK has confirmed a publication date for its National Space Strategy and provided details of a new R&D initiative known as the Defence Space Enterprise Portfolio.

US Army seals first South Korean CRADA

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US Army seals first South Korean CRADA

16th December 2020

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FMS for third Italian G550 moves closer

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FMS for third Italian G550 moves closer

16th December 2020

L3 Harris named as prime contractor for potential $500 million deal.

Nigerian Navy poised to receive more French-built vessels

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Nigerian Navy poised to receive more French-built vessels

16th December 2020

French shipbuilder OCEA will deliver patrol boats and a survey ship before the end of the year.

Unprecedented missile intercept test may stoke Gulf interest

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Unprecedented missile intercept test may stoke Gulf interest

16th December 2020

​David’s Sling was tested simultaneously with an upgraded Iron Dome system and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor — some of these capabilities could appeal to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Romeo finally finds Seoul mate

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Romeo finally finds Seoul mate

16th December 2020

After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.

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