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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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US military exercises on Korean peninsula to stop
12th June 2018
The US will stop holding military exercises on the Korean peninsula, President Donald Trump said Tuesday after his summit with the North's leader Kim Jong …
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Land Warfare
CAR asks UN to approve China arms deliveries
12th June 2018
The Central African Republic (CAR) has asked the UN Security Council to approve deliveries of Chinese-made armoured vehicles, machine guns, tear gas grenades and other …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia’s M1 CubeSat nears launch
12th June 2018
Australia’s M1 CubeSat satellite is going through its final testing phase at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra Space Centre before its planned …
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Defence Notes
Ex-spy chief to head Australia inquiry into special forces
11th June 2018
Australia's former spy chief is to conduct the third inquiry into the nation's special forces in two years, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) confirmed on …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Is the door closed for MoD spending?
11th June 2018
Overbudget, under resourced and torn between maintaining a home industrial base or being able to afford equipment in plentiful amounts. That seems to be the …
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Naval Warfare
Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour
11th June 2018
The annual five-month Jeanne d’Arc deployment by the French Navy is on its last leg following series of drills and operations in Africa and Southeast …
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Defence Notes
Stretched UK proposes standing invite to EU operations
9th June 2018
With the UK government seeking to obtain a ‘standing invitation’ to contribute with the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), officials have said that …
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Naval Warfare
Belgium, Netherlands to buy 16 warships jointly: report
8th June 2018
Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed to buy 16 military ships jointly for an estimated cost of around €4 billion euros ($4.7 billion), reports said. …
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Defence Notes
NATO's eastern allies want increased naval, air presence
8th June 2018
The nine member countries on NATO's eastern flank want an 'increased presence' by the alliance in their region, Polish president Andrzej Duda said after a …
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Naval Warfare
India looks at Juan Carlos LHD variant
8th June 2018
As Navantia awaits a bid to be opened for four landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships, the Spanish company showcased its indigenously manufactured Juan Carlos 1 …
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Defence Notes
NATO chief hails German defence spending boost
7th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hailed on 7 June German plans to increase defence spending by 80% by 2024 as 'a step in the right direction' …
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Defence Notes
RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival
7th June 2018
Known as The Dambusters, no 617 Sqn delivered the first four F-35B Lightning II to RAF Marham, Norfolk on the evening of 6 June.Their arrival from Marine …
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Naval Warfare
NSWC developing new rebreather for navy divers
7th June 2018
The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) has developed a new prototype system, the MK29 Mixed Gas Rebreather, to support the navy’s diving community.The technology …
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Naval Warfare
Carrier criticisms lead US Navy troubles
7th June 2018
The second in class of the Gerald R Ford nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), is likely to exceed its $11.4 billion cost estimate. …
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Defence Notes
Thai junta seeks $10 billion in new security budget
7th June 2018
The Thai junta is seeking a new $10 billion defence and security budget, in what may be its final opportunity to allocate funds to the …
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Naval Warfare
Vietnam starts building sub rescue vessel
7th June 2018
A keel laying ceremony has recently been held for the Vietnam People’s Navy’s first submarine rescue vessel. The ceremony for the 4,000t ship took place …
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Defence Notes
EU-US trade row looms over NATO defence meet
7th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on 6 June that he was battling to stop the increasingly bitter row between Europe and the US spilling over …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: US embassy move risks nuclear reaction in Middle East
6th June 2018
Within days of each other, two seismic political events occurred in the Middle East in May that have the potential to significantly worsen an already …
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs
6th June 2018
Two new projects were showcased by MTG Delfin for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition held Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The first of these is …
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