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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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Naval Warfare
Dynamic Mongoose 2018 concludes
11th July 2018
NATO has concluded its Dynamic Mongoose 2018 submarine warfare exercise in the North Atlantic Ocean.The exercise involved personnel, two submarines, seven surface ships and three …
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Defence Notes
Seven European countries to hit NATO spending pledge: Stoltenberg
10th July 2018
Seven European countries are expected to meet a NATO defence spending pledge this year, the alliance said Tuesday, in news that is unlikely to appease …
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Naval Warfare
Finland to acquire Gabriel missile system
10th July 2018
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has announced that it will acquire Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Gabriel missile system. The system, which is is capable of long …
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Defence Notes
Pakistan army says it has 'no direct role' in July 25 election
10th July 2018
Pakistan's military has 'no direct role' in nationwide elections due July 25, the army spokesman said Tuesday, after widespread allegations it is pressuring media and …
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Special Operations
Rangers outline tactical scenarios
10th July 2018
Under recent sources sought announcements released on 29 June, representatives for the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment outlined a number of specific training scenarios seen as …
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Naval Warfare
BMT acquires Effectiva
10th July 2018
BMT has acquired Effectiva, a submarine design, engineering and assurance firm, the company announced on 4 July. Effectiva is based in Australia, South Africa and …
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Naval Warfare
JFD’s submarine rescue system licenced
10th July 2018
A new submarine rescue system developed by JFD has received operational licence from the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian government, JFD announced on 3 …
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan buys corvette quartet from Turkey
10th July 2018
The Pakistan Navy (PN) ordered four 2,300t Ada-class corvettes from Turkish company STM on 5 July. This purchase, rumoured to be worth some $1 billion, …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin prepares for Precision Strike Missile take off
9th July 2018
Lockheed Martin is revving up to begin flight testing its solution for the US Army's new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) weapon. Under 36-month risk reduction …
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Naval Warfare
ESSM Block 2 completes flight test
9th July 2018
NATO’s Seasparrow Project Office has conducted a successful flight test of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, intercepting a BQM-74E aerial target, NAVSEA …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough 2018: UTC to expand UK F-35 MRO operations
9th July 2018
American defence supplier UTC Aerospace Systems is set to expand its F-35 MRO operations at its Wolverhampton base as the fast jet programme begins UK …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2018: Raytheon focuses in on cyber
9th July 2018
Cyber will be a major focus for Raytheon at the Farnborough International Airshow, with the company set to provide overviews of its cyber hardening systems …
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Training
Farnborough 2018: Engines running on new Czech jet trainers
9th July 2018
Work on the three brand new Aero L159T2 advanced jet trainers for the Czech Air Force is now well underway and the first jet was …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Is the UK a global or lone defence player? (video)
9th July 2018
As the UK prepares for withdrawal from the European Union, questions remain over whether the nation will adopt a protectionist autonomous role or whether it …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Those UK jets were as fast as lightning (video)
9th July 2018
With the first first four F-35B Lightning II jets arriving at RAF Marham on 6 June, Shephard takes a closer look at the UK's latest addition to its fleet.
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Defence Notes
Ethiopia, Eritrea sign statement that war 'has come to an end'
9th July 2018
Ethiopia and Eritrea are no longer at war, the neighbours said in a joint statement on 9 July a day after their leaders met in …
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Defence Notes
NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit
9th July 2018
NATO leaders face a major threat to the credibility of their military alliance at their summit this week - not from traditional foe Russia, but …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand becomes Poseidon’s next consort
9th July 2018
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will get four new Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPAs to enhance its surveillance capability, with the government approving the …
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Defence Notes
Rolls-Royce sells commercial marine unit
6th July 2018
British engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on 6 July that it has agreed to sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Norwegian industrial group Kongsberg for …
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