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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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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.
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Podcast: US Army procurement priorities, Airbus' pitch for the US Navy and the future of the European space business
5th April 2019
Welcome to Episode 11 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2019: Israel Shipyards increases presence in South America
5th April 2019
Present for the first time at LAAD 2019, Israel Shipyards is looking to carve out future opportunities in South America. The company has already delivered …
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Land Warfare
Centurion C-RAM will protect Taiwan’s key installations
5th April 2019
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) proposes to order land-based Phalanx close-in weapon systems (CIWS), known as the Centurion C-RAM, to protect key installations …
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Defence Notes
SOFINS 2019: Certification continues for A400M special mission capabilities
4th April 2019
Airbus Defence and Space continues to certify a series of mission capabilities for the A400M tactical transport aircraft designed to further enhance the platform’s support …
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Special Operations
SOFINS 2019: French Special Operations Command shows off new flight suit
4th April 2019
The French Special Operations Command (COS) has designed its very own next-generation tactical flight suit for air crew members, service officials have disclosed to Shephard. …
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Naval Warfare
SeaSpider ATT completes trials in Baltic Sea
4th April 2019
Atlas Elektronik’s SeaSpider anti-torpedo-torpedo (ATT) has successfully completed sea trials in cooperation with the German Bundeswehr technical center for ships and naval weapons, maritime technology …
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Naval Warfare
Russia opposes US plan for more NATO ships in Black Sea
4th April 2019
A US proposal to send more NATO ships to the Black Sea to ensure safe passage for Ukrainian vessels and deter Russia is viewed ‘negatively’ …
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Defence Notes
Russia beefing up its Su-25SM3 fleet
4th April 2019
The Russian MoD has released a tender with a selected supplier to upgrade Su-25 attack aircraft to the significantly enhanced Su-25SM3 standard for day/night operations, …
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Defence Notes
USAF suspends KC-46A tanker deliveries again
3rd April 2019
For the second time this year, the US Air Force has temporarily stopped accepting new KC-46A Pegasus tankers after finding foreign object debris (FOD) in the …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2019: UK continues to strengthen naval ties in South America
3rd April 2019
The UK's Department for International Trade (DIT) has highlighted the strengthening of operational and trade ties between the UK and Brazil as speculation continues to surround …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2019: Silent Archer raises voice in Asia for first time
3rd April 2019
SRC made its first foray into the Asian region via an appearance at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore, with the US company’s Silent …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy receives CMS for aircraft carrier
3rd April 2019
The Indian Navy has received the combat management system for its indigenous aircraft carrier, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 29 March. The …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy’s new landing craft nears key tests, but challenges remain
3rd April 2019
The US Navy is trying to fix several technical problems with its Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and keep the new landing craft on track …
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Defence Notes
Saab spies Baltic opportunities
3rd April 2019
Amid a developing security environment in eastern Europe, the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are focusing their efforts on increasing land-based capabilities, particularly …
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Land Warfare
Milipol Asia 2019: Glock scoops pistol sale to Singapore police
3rd April 2019
Handgun maker Glock has been awarded a significant contract by the Singapore Police Force, the company announced on the opening day of Milipol Asia 2019 in …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2019: SEA offers torpedo launchers for Brazil's new corvettes
2nd April 2019
UK-based company SEA is joining forces with Brazil’s SIATT after signing an MoU for the production of the former's Torpedo Launcher system on 2 April …
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Naval Warfare
UK Royal Navy presence in Gulf to get unmanned boost
2nd April 2019
Not two months on from announcing a programme to introduce a new class of Littoral Strike Ships for the Royal Navy, UK Defence Secretary Gavin …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin providing THAAD to US and Saudi Arabia
2nd April 2019
On 1 April the US DoD announced a modification to a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) …
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Military Logistics
LAAD 2019: First KC-390 delivery on the horizon
2nd April 2019
Brazil’s flagship aviation project moves closer to yet another milestone as the first of Embraer’s KC-390 tanker/transport aircraft is set to be delivered in the …
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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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
