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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.
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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.
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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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Special Operations
SOFIC 2018: Dry Combat Submersible moves to production
24th May 2018
With receipt of a successful “Milestone C” acquisition decision in mid-April, USSOCOM and its industry partners are now moving into production for a total of …
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Defence Notes
US wasted billions in failed Afghan stabilisation efforts: official
24th May 2018
The US wasted billions of dollars trying to stabilise fragile parts of Afghanistan from 2001-2017 and some efforts caused more harm than good, a US …
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Naval Warfare
Russian presence near UK waters increases ‘tenfold’
24th May 2018
Despite the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) typically keeping mum on Russian activity near UK territorial waters the secretary of state for defence Gavin Williamson …
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Naval Warfare
NC-212i maritime patrollers touch down in Vietnam
24th May 2018
Two NC-212i maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) touched down in Gia Lam Air Base in Hanoi, Vietnam this week, with imagery of their arrival circulating on …
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Defence Notes
US disinvites China from Pacific military exercises
23rd May 2018
The Pentagon has pulled its invitation for China to join maritime exercises in the Pacific because of Beijing's ‘continued militarisation’ of the South China Sea, …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2018: NSCVs see high demand signal
23rd May 2018
USSOCOM’s Non Standard Commercial Vehicle (NSCV) fleet is experiencing high theater demand, with a resulting increase in projected production figures. That was one of the …
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Naval Warfare
Will more ASW capabilities be added to UK naval fleet?
23rd May 2018
As the UK invests in ASW capabilities to meet the growing threats in the naval domain, queries from parliament are rising over the reduction in …
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Defence Notes
Palestinians join world chemical arms watchdog
23rd May 2018
The Palestinians have joined the global convention to halt the spread of toxic arms, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Sea Giraffe breathes down Philippines neck
23rd May 2018
Saab announced on 21 May that it was supplying two Sea Giraffe AMB naval radars to the USN for eventual installation aboard two Gregorio del …
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Special Operations
Pentagon set to nominate commando to head forces in Afghanistan
23rd May 2018
The Pentagon is set to nominate a special operations soldier as the next commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, a military official told …
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Defence Notes
Government change likely to impact Malaysian defence procurements
23rd May 2018
The discovery by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed’s newly elected government that Malaysia has a MYR1 trillion ($251.7 billion) debt is likely to impact ongoing and …
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Land Warfare
Ukraine tests anti-tank missiles bought from US
22nd May 2018
Ukraine on 22 May carried out tests of the top of the range Javelin anti-tank missile it recently bought from the US to boost its arsenal …
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Defence Notes
US approves munitions sale to Bahrain
22nd May 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of General Purpose (GP) and Penetrator Warhead bomb bodies to Bahrain, …
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Defence Notes
Israel uses new F-35 stealth fighters in combat
22nd May 2018
The Israeli military has used its newly acquired F-35 stealth fighters in combat, making it the world's first to do so, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) …
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Defence Notes
Beijing's South China Sea bombers fly in face of protests
22nd May 2018
China's brazen landing of nuclear-capable bombers on anisland in the disputed South China Sea is a bold power play to bolster its territorial claims while …
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Naval Warfare
Algeria and Russia partner on patrol ships
22nd May 2018
Algeria and Russia have reached an agreement for the purchase of a new Project 22160 patrol ship and the construction of three similar ships during …
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Defence Notes
'Few signs of progress' in Afghanistan: US inspector
21st May 2018
Upbeat assessments of an improving security situation in Afghanistan do not line up with the facts on the ground, the Pentagon watchdog said Monday, pointing …
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Defence Notes
Sweden puts out emergency war pamphlet amid Russia fears
21st May 2018
The Swedish government on 21 May presented an emergency pamphlet to prepare millions of citizens in the event of a war, natural disaster or cyber …
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Defence Notes
Taliban warn Kabul residents to 'keep away'
21st May 2018
The Taliban warned Kabul residents on 21 May to avoid ‘military centres’ in the heavily fortified city, saying they are planning more attacks in the …
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