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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.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Defence Notes
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.
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Naval Warfare
HMS Kent returns to service
12th October 2018
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Kent, has returned to service following an 18 month refurbishment programme. Carried out by Babcock, the overhaul will sustain …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon grounds global fleet of F-35s after crash
11th October 2018
The Pentagon grounded the global fleet of F-35 stealth fighters on 11 October, as a result of the first ever crash of the costliest plane …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy names LCS 29
11th October 2018
The US Navy's next Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has been named as Beloit, the navy announced on 9 October. The future USS Beloit, LCS …
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan submarine programme builds momentum
11th October 2018
Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) programme is now cracking on after almost two decades of inertia. However, the effort has raised eyebrows in media and …
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Naval Warfare
Sri Lanka says no Chinese military base at port
10th October 2018
Sri Lanka rejected on Wednesday US claims that China might establish a forward military base at a strategic port leased to Beijing by the indebted …
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Naval Warfare
Polish MCM vessels under construction
10th October 2018
Construction of the second Kormoran II-class minehunter has commenced and the Polish Navy is now moving forward with the long term effort to enhance its …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea begins naval event without Japan after Rising Sun flag row
10th October 2018
South Korea on Wednesday kicked off an international fleet review involving 13 nations, after Japan bowed out in protest at Seoul's demand it remove a …
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Defence Notes
NATO flexes muscles in show of strength to Russia
9th October 2018
NATO's largest exercise since the end of the Cold War will see 50,000 troops deploy into the first snows of a Norwegian winter to show …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Army Futures Command paves a new road forward
9th October 2018
This week’s 2018 AUSA annual meeting and exhibition included a panel update on the current status and future plans for the Army Futures Command (AFC). …
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Naval Warfare
Mauric designs ships for the future seas
9th October 2018
As ship and vessel design look to the future requirements of international navies, French-based Mauric and the ECA Group are promoting new ship designs to …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems signs agreement for Hunter class
8th October 2018
BAE Systems Australia has signed an advanced work arrangement (AWA) with the Australian government for the Hunter-class frigate programme, the company announced on 4 October. …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Army pursues expanded vision for NGCV
7th October 2018
The US Army is implementing a significant change to its Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) programme. A new expanded structure was unveiled during a breakout session …
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Naval Warfare
Japan launches first Li-ion submarine
5th October 2018
A new submarine for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was launched on 4 October. The launch of a Soryu-class submarine is not an unusual …
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Naval Warfare
Unmanned systems to get more attention in next US Navy force study
5th October 2018
The next version of the US Navy’s force structure assessment (FSA) should give a clearer picture of how unmanned systems will fit into the service’s …
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Naval Warfare
HII to build more Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
4th October 2018
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $5.1 billion fixed-price incentive, multi-year procurement contract for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class Flight III …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Stilwell considered for Thornton job
3rd October 2018
Sources within Washington’s Beltway indicate that retired USAF Brig Gen David Stilwell will serve as the next Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA evolves maritime domain missile offerings
2nd October 2018
As the company expands its maritime missile offerings MBDA revealed that it has tested its MMP anti-tank system in the naval domain for the first …
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Special Operations
SOF school teaches coastal patrol skills
2nd October 2018
As United States Special Operations Command’s only international security force assistance training center, the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) trains and …
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Defence Notes
Italy, Sweden, US bid to sell combat jets to Bulgaria
2nd October 2018
Italy, Sweden and the US have submitted bids to sell fighter jets to Bulgaria's ailing air force, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. …
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