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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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Britain to intensify defence against space 'threats'
21st May 2018
Britain will boost the number of defence personnel working in the space sector by a fifth over five years to counter ‘intensifying threats’, UK Defence …
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Naval Warfare
Tunisian Navy bolstered with locally built patrol boats
21st May 2018
Tunisian ship builder, Société de Constructions Industrielles Navales (SCIN), launched a locally built 27m patrol boat, the Kerkouanne, in early May in the town of …
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Defence Notes
Chinese bombers make debut landing on disputed South China Sea runway
19th May 2018
China has for the first time landed several bombers on an island in the disputed South China Sea, a move that could provoke renewed tensions …
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Military Logistics
US industrial base study nears release
18th May 2018
Both military and commercial entities across the US industrial base are awaiting the release of an upcoming report that could significant bring changes to their …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2018: EaglePicher looks to power SOF warriors
18th May 2018
One company exploring SOF applications for its underlying technologies and resulting product designs is EaglePicher Technologies. The company, which currently provides approximately 85% of the …
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Defence Notes
US Army awaiting additional lessons learned from 1st SFAB deployment
17th May 2018
It's still early days for the initial deployment of the US Army's 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), but early reports are positive and forthcoming …
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Military Logistics
US Air Force worries over ‘brittle’ supply chain
17th May 2018
Some US Air Force senior logisticians are worried over the ‘brittleness’ of the service’s supply chain. That was one of the key messages delivered at …
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Naval Warfare
How sovereign will the UK’s carriers be?
17th May 2018
The eight acres of mobile territory that the UK Royal Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth class carriers will provide have been broadly welcomed, although how truly …
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Naval Warfare
Teledyne Gavia upgrades Turkish Navy AUVs
17th May 2018
Teledyne Gavia has delivered Blueview MB2250 modules and associated PDS software for all Gavia AUVs operated by the Turkish Navy Mine Countermeasures (MCM) command in …
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Military Logistics
US sees threats to global power projection
17th May 2018
The United States is facing threats to its ability to project power on a global basis. That was one of the messages from 15 May …
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Defence Notes
US Air Force deciding if prototype-first approach is a good fit
16th May 2018
The US Army may be racing ahead with its prototype-first approach, but its sister service in the air is deciding if it wants to charge …
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Defence Notes
North Korea threatens to cancel US summit
16th May 2018
North Korea threatened on 16 May to cancel the forthcoming summit between leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump if Washington seeks to …
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Defence Notes
Decline in Afghan forces less sharp than thought: SIGAR
16th May 2018
The strength of Afghanistan's security forces has declined less sharply than previously reported, a US watchdog said, citing incorrect figures given by the US military …
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Defence Notes
Australian innovation hub contracts awarded
16th May 2018
Defence Innovation Hub contracts have been issued to three Australian companies for development of three new defence technologies, the Australian Department of Defence announced on …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea launches second LPH
16th May 2018
Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) ceremonially launched a landing platform helicopter (LPH) – the second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship – in Busan on 14 …
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Military Logistics
Asia-Pacific is perfect testbed for USN’s EFP programme
16th May 2018
The USN is using the Pacific region to exploit the capabilities of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EFP) and to possibly develop a new concept …
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Military Logistics
Opinion: Futenma relocation on Okinawa deserves medal for mediocrity
16th May 2018
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma on Okinawa has distracted from more important needs in the Japan-US defence relationship for more than two decades. The …
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Defence Notes
Heavy fighting as Taliban attack western Afghan city
15th May 2018
Afghan aircraft on 15 May bombed Taliban positions in the western city of Farah after the insurgents launched a major attempt to capture the provincial …
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Naval Warfare
Austal misses out on Australian OPV project
15th May 2018
Prime contractor Luerssen Australia announced on 11 May that it had concluded commercial negotiations with several partners for the Project Sea 1180 OPV programme, but …
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