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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.
Uncrewed Vehicles
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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Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children
22nd June 2018
The Pentagon will prepare to house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children on military bases, a US military spokesman said on 21 June. The decision …
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Defence Notes
Turkey gets first F-35 delivery from US
22nd June 2018
The US delivered its first shipment of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey on 21 June, despite tensions with the country and US lawmakers' opposition. …
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Naval Warfare
Germany, Norway to cooperate on NSM
22nd June 2018
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for cooperation on the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy
22nd June 2018
The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …
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Naval Warfare
USS Thomas Hudner accepted by US Navy
21st June 2018
The US Navy accepted delivery of its newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on 15 June. …
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Military Logistics
UDT 2018: Gotland submarine relaunched after mid-life upgrade
21st June 2018
The lead boat of the Royal Swedish Navy's Gotland submarine fleet has taken to the water again after an extensive mid-life upgrade programme which saw …
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Land Warfare
Patriot maintenance delays hindering US Army training
21st June 2018
At a time when potential US threats could quickly increase the demand for Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, maintenance delays are hampering solider training. In a …
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Defence Notes
Despite rows, EU-US defence ties still strong
21st June 2018
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on 21 June acknowledged the ‘real’ disagreements between Europe and the US but insisted the trans-Atlantic bond on defence and …
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Defence Notes
To compete with China, a top US general calls for increased R&D spending
21st June 2018
The US military must increase spending to develop emerging technologies, with long-range precision strike and hypersonic weapons, to head off a violent conflict with China, …
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Defence Notes
Trump forcing Europe to deepen defence integration
21st June 2018
Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's commitment to the NATO alliance requires European nations to bolster efforts to forge a common defence policy, France's Defence …
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Military Logistics
Philippines finally receives NC-212i aircraft
21st June 2018
At long last, on 14 June, the two NC-212i light transport aircraft that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) had ordered in January 2014 – and …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Winds of change in Whitehall
20th June 2018
Change is afoot in Whitehall, as Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach hands over as chief of the defence staff (CDS) to General Nick Carter. This …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: US Mk 48 torpedo upgrade in sight
20th June 2018
A contract award for a technological insertion upgrade into the US Navy’s Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo is imminent. Defence sources have told Shephard that an …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Bids in for UK ORCA programme
20th June 2018
Bids for the UK Royal Navy’s programme to replace the combat management system (CMS) on its mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) were submitted in May, as …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Saab to display full size torpedo model
20th June 2018
Among Saab’s displays at the forthcoming Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition will be a full size model of its new lightweight torpedo (SLWT), with …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: New sonar for Australian submarines
20th June 2018
Thales will support efforts by Australia to upgrade systems and capabilities of the Collins class submarines as part of an overall A$542 million ($400 million) …
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Defence Notes
South Sudan foes set to meet after two years
20th June 2018
The two figures at the centre of the civil war that has ravaged South Sudan are scheduled to meet on 20 June for the first …
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Land Warfare
USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle Goes to BAE Systems
20th June 2018
BAE Systems secured a US Marine Corps contract to produce the new fleet of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV 1.1). The award announcement, made 19 June, …
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Defence Notes
New Zealand to reset defence posture, says defence minister
19th June 2018
New Zealand is expected to focus its defence policy towards the Pacific and reassess its defence procurement plans under new proposals from Defence Minister Ron …
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