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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.
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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.
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Mattis makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
7th September 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis landed in Kabul on 7 September for an unannounced visit to war-torn Afghanistan, adding his weight to a flurry of …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing highlights Currawong progress, eyes Five Eyes alliance
7th September 2018
This week Boeing Defence Australia sent the last of 56 nodes to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as part of its A$650 million ($468 million) …
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Defence Notes
India, US to hold large military exercises in 2019
6th September 2018
The US and Indian militaries will carry out large-scale joint exercises off India in 2019, top officials said on 6 September. The drills would be …
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Defence Notes
China furious at Britain for South China Sea sail-by
6th September 2018
China lashed out at Britain on 6 September for sending a warship close to disputed islands in the South China Sea, where Beijing has built …
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Defence Notes
Pompeo, Mattis hold talks with Indian counterparts
6th September 2018
US President Donald Trump's top two envoys met with their Indian counterparts in Delhi on 6 September to deepen a fast-growing partnership but also to …
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Digital Battlespace
Land Forces 2018: CEA unveils GBAD radar
5th September 2018
CEA Technologies displayed the first-of-type ground-based CEATAC radar – which stands for CEA Tactical – at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide. The short/medium-range AESA radar …
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2018: BAE moves closer to APKWS land and sea integration
5th September 2018
BAE Systems is pressing forward with plans for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to equip ground and naval operators, after finding success in the rotary and combat …
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Military Logistics
Site chosen for joint German-Norway sub maintenance hub
5th September 2018
The new common maintenance model for the joint German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme will be set up at Haakonsvern in Norway, an announcement by the …
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Naval Warfare
Government watchdog agency punches holes in new USCG icebreaker programme
5th September 2018
US Coast Guard and US Navy leaders should re-evaluate the cost and development schedule for new Heavy Polar Icebreakers (HPIB), according to the government's watchdog …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: The African investment vs presence dilemma
4th September 2018
At the end of August, British Prime Minister Theresa May made her first official visit to Africa where during a whirlwind tour across the continent, …
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MSPO 2018: Rafael unveil Spike ER2
4th September 2018
Precision weapons system manufacturer Rafael is debuting its latest extended range missile - the Spike ER2 - at MSPO 2018. Marketed as a 'fifth generation' …
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Defence Notes
Thorny trade, defence issues await US diplomats in India
4th September 2018
Two of US President Donald Trump's top officials are finally heading for talks in India in the week of 3 September, after Washington twice pulled …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan pyrotechnics sale raises question mark
4th September 2018
A $62 million contract for hand-held signal flares is raising questions in Taiwan defence circles. Security Signals Inc, based in Cordova, Tennessee, won a firm-fixed-price …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore
4th September 2018
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot …
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Defence Notes
Death toll hits 48 in Boko Haram troop attack: military sources
3rd September 2018
The death toll from a Boko Haram attack on a Nigerian army post on the border with Niger has risen to 48, military sources said …
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Digital Battlespace
CPI receives modified purchase orders for NGJ-MB
3rd September 2018
CPI Aerostructures has received modified purchase orders totalling $12.5 million from Raytheon related to the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the US Navy’s …
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Defence Notes
Ukraine launches joint military drills with NATO
3rd September 2018
Ukraine on 3 September launched joint military exercises with the US and a string of other NATO countries as tensions with Russia remain high over …
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Defence Notes
Japan claims China 'escalating' military actions
3rd September 2018
Japan's defence chief on 3 September warned the country faces a tough security environment, with China and Russia stepping up military activity and North Korea …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon moves to scrap $300 million in aid to Pakistan
3rd September 2018
The US military plans to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan due to Islamabad's lack of ‘decisive actions’ in support of American strategy in …
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