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Incoming Irish government backs plans for larger defence force
It has been more than six weeks since the Irish general election. After long negotiations, a coalition of two of the three largest parties and independents has resulted in a Programme for Government (PfG) which will form the basis of a government almost guaranteed to be formed on 22 January.
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Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market
The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.
Land Warfare
Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation
Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.
Air Warfare
Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades
The contracts include a $678.4-million contract for F-35 modification kits, along with an earlier December 2024 contract worth $11.7 billion for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 Lot 18 aircraft.
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Military Logistics
Sri Lanka moves navy unit to Chinese-run port
1st July 2018
Sri Lanka will move its southern naval command to a port leased to a state-run Chinese firm but China will not use it for military …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Underwater scooter continues to evolve
29th June 2018
Stidd Systems is continuing the development of its diver propulsion device (DPD) having already sold 400 units to various NATO customers.The company is currently working …
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Defence Notes
US opens new military headquarters in South Korea
29th June 2018
US forces in South Korea opened their new headquarters on 29 June, on what they called Washington's biggest overseas base, just weeks after President Donald …
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Defence Notes
Mattis vows 'strong defensive stance' on North Korea
29th June 2018
US Defense Secretary James Mattis pledged on 29 June to maintain and strengthen the US security alliance with Japan amid fears that talks with North …
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Defence Notes
Israel graduates first women tank commanders
28th June 2018
The Israeli army on Thursday graduated the first four women from its tank commanders' school, a step toward the formation of all-female tank crews. Another …
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Defence Notes
Japan, Singapore to be France's Bastille Day honourees
28th June 2018
Japan and Singapore will be guests of honour at 2018 Bastille Day parade in Paris, France announced on 28 June, a year after US President …
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Defence Notes
Ethiopia and Eritrea leaders to reportedly meet soon
28th June 2018
The leaders of arch-enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea will meet soon for the first time in nearly two decades, Ethiopian state media reported on 28 June. …
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Defence Notes
Violence halts UN aid convoys from Jordan to Syria's Daraa
28th June 2018
The UN said on 28 June that it had halted cross-border convoys carrying desperately needed aid from Jordan to southern Syria over security concerns amid …
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Defence Notes
NATO chief Stoltenberg welcomes Trump-Putin summit
28th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on 28 June welcomed the summit between the US and Russian presidents in July 2018, saying it was in line with …
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Naval Warfare
Austal receives order for LCS design services
28th June 2018
Austal has received a $16.3 million order from the US Department of Defense for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) design services, the company announced on 26 …
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Naval Warfare
BAE poaches big Hunter trophy in Australia
28th June 2018
As was expected by many, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has plumped for the BAE Systems design for its nine Future Frigates that are being …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets
28th June 2018
Israeli company BG Robotics showcased its HydroCamel II AUV at UDT 2018 for the first time as it looks to the international market for potential …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Who are the real victors in the Qatar embargo dispute?
28th June 2018
In early June, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reportedly threatened to take military action against Qatar if the country installed a Russian S-400 missile air defense …
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Defence Notes
France brings back national service
28th June 2018
The army general in charge of bringing back national service in France said on 28 June that he would try to make it appealing for …
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Defence Notes
South Korea court offers conscientious objectors options
28th June 2018
South Korea's Constitutional Court on 28 June upheld the jailing of those who evade the country's military conscription law, but ordered authorities to provide conscientious …
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Training
UDT 2018: RN submarine training under the spotlight
28th June 2018
With the foundations of the submarine school at HMNB Clyde laid and the process of moving all submarines to the site at Faslane underway the …
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Defence Notes
Trump kicks North Korea nuclear can down the road
28th June 2018
Even though the ‘Singapore Communique’ was only a basic outline for peace, North Korea specialists were largely aghast by the four non-binding goals signed by …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: RN platform numbers no longer a barometer for power
27th June 2018
Royal Navy (RN) officials have suggested that future military capability and power against aggressors will be expressed not through platform numbers but through a system of …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end
27th June 2018
The second of two deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) destined for the Indian Navy’s fledgling submarine rescue capability will finish its build process in …
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