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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.
Naval Warfare
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.
Defence Notes
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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Defence Notes
A rigid US military culture could hinder efforts to counter Russia, China
27th February 2018
A US military culture entrenched in self assurance and fear of failure could pose the biggest stumbling block when it comes to anticipating strategic surprises …
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Naval Warfare
French Navy champions maritime security in Pacific
27th February 2018
As the only European nation with a permanent naval presence in Asia-Pacific, the French Navy takes maritime security in the region seriously. FS Vendemiaire, a …
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Defence Notes
Saudi king replaces top commanders in military shake-up
27th February 2018
Saudi King Salman replaced top military commanders including the Chief of Staff, state media said on 26 February, in a major shake-up of the kingdom's …
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Special Operations
Global SOF 2018: “Risk perception” impacts European SOF aviation development
26th February 2018
One of the challenges encountered in the ongoing development and expansion of special operations aviation elements across many regions involves differences in “risk perception” that …
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Defence Notes
Iran blames Yemen war on British
26th February 2018
Iran has rejected Western claims that it was arming Huthi rebels in Yemen, saying the conflict was instead the result of British and US arm …
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Naval Warfare
MoD issues Type 31 contract notice
26th February 2018
The UK’s Type 31e project continues to move forward with a contract notice released detailing the procurement of the light frigates. The notice, issued on …
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Land Warfare
Poland Patriot buy imminent as negotiations conclude
26th February 2018
Negotiations for the procurement of the Patriot air defence system for Poland are nearing their conclusion. The new Polish Minister of Defence, Mariusz Blaszczak, speaking …
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Special Operations
IDF prepares for multinational SOF exercise
26th February 2018
Israeli special operations forces are set to host a multinational exercise towards the end of 2018 designed to encourage extended levels of cooperation and interoperability …
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Naval Warfare
Tensions flare in east Mediterranean gas scramble
23rd February 2018
Warships, militia threats and multi-billion dollar deals: the scramble for gas in the Eastern Mediterranean is fuelling hope and tensions across a volatile region. In …
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Defence Notes
Mideast peace proposal nearly ready, says US
23rd February 2018
The US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said on 22 February that a proposal for a long awaited peace plan between Israelis and …
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Defence Notes
Canada to accept bid from Boeing for new fighter jets
23rd February 2018
Canada said on 22 February that it was allowing Boeing to submit a bid to replace the country's aging F-18 fleet, after an earlier trade …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Syria entrenchment risks regional war
23rd February 2018
In recent weeks, two fighter jets— one Israeli, the other Russian— were shot down in and around Syrian airspace in separate incidents. They represent a …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab rolls out first GlobalEye destined for UAE
23rd February 2018
Saab has rolled out the first of three GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE selected …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
China improves cueing for Cloud Shadow UAV
23rd February 2018
China’s UAVs will reach farther, faster and hit the enemy harder, if current trends continue. Evidence of this was visible at the recent 2018 Singapore …
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Defence Notes
Russia tests over 200 new weapons in Syria
22nd February 2018
Russia has tested over 200 new types of arms in Syria during its campaign in support of President Bashar al-Assad, a senior lawmaker said on …
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Defence Notes
Slovenian Army chief sacked after NATO test failure
22nd February 2018
Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has given the Chief of the Army Staff his marching orders after one of its key brigades failed a NATO …
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Defence Notes
Baltic presidents to visit Trump
22nd February 2018
US President Donald Trump will welcome his counterparts from three Baltic states in Washington on 3 April to discuss security and economic ties, the Estonian …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy selects five companies for FFG(X) design phase
22nd February 2018
The US Navy has selected five companies to move forward with the conceptual design of its new Guided Missile Frigate FFG(X). On 16 February, the …
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Defence Notes
BAE counting on UK defence spending as profits fall
22nd February 2018
BAE Systems announced a drop in annual net profit on 22 February but said it expected government defence spending to remain a priority. Profit after …
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