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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.
Defence Notes
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
How Paramount is revolutionising defence manufacturing with portable in-country solutions (Studio)
18th February 2023
Paramount is evolving from a legacy manufacturer to a technology-driven, future-focused OEM by offering portable, in-country defence manufacturing and transfer of technology solutions to governments.
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Digital Battlespace
Babcock chosen for UK military SATCOM contract
17th February 2023
Babcock has been awarded a six-year contract to run the UK's Skynet satellite constellation and ground stations.
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Naval Warfare
Modular motherships 'the way to go' for future Danish frigates
17th February 2023
As Denmark looks to replace its Thetis-class ocean patrol frigates, Copenhagen will need a platform that can conduct ASW and contribute to air surveillance across the strategic GIUK gap.
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Defence Notes
Triton UAS connects sea and air assets in interoperability demo
16th February 2023
Northrop Grumman has used a Triton UAV to test network gateway technology designed to connect US Navy combat aircraft and surface vessels.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2023: Edge acquires majority stake in UGV firm Milrem
16th February 2023
The Estonian UGV manufacturer is best known for its TheMIS UGV.
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Land Warfare
UK rethinks tank fleet numbers as Challenger 3 project hits critical milestone
16th February 2023
Unlike some UK combat vehicle programmes, the Challenger 3 project is on track and on budget, having passed its critical design review earlier this February.
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Naval Warfare
Italian and Greek firms strengthen naval ties
14th February 2023
Italy is in hot pursuit of an opportunity to build corvettes for the Hellenic Navy.
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Land Warfare
Norway details Leopard 2 donation to Ukraine
14th February 2023
Norway is among several European countries donating Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
‘Balloongate’ lays bare Chinese hypocrisy over military surveillance (Opinion)
13th February 2023
China pretends that it does not spy on others. The recent balloon saga showed up that it not only conducts surveillance of multiple countries, but that it is willing to violate their airspace to do so.
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Defence Notes
How small businesses will support US defence programmes
12th February 2023
To guarantee that the US will have a dynamic and robust defence industrial base, the Pentagon is betting on small businesses to progress with its main acquisition and development efforts.
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Land Warfare
Guns aplenty as British Army accelerates plans for new artillery
10th February 2023
While no dates have been set in stone for an accelerated Mobile Fires Platform project or an interim capability, plenty of options exist for recapitalisation of British Army artillery.
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Land Warfare
UK upgrades ground refuelling tankers for military aircraft
10th February 2023
The LCAR refuelling tankers used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps are being upgraded with new components, allowing a service life extension of 15 years.
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Air Warfare
Thales and Schiebel give Royal Navy new eye in the sky
10th February 2023
The Royal Navy has selected Thales and Schiebel to provide a rotary-wing UAS for its warships under the Peregrine programme.
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Defence Notes
North Korea shows off multiple ICBMs in parade
10th February 2023
The biggest revelation in North Korea's latest parade was the supposed existence of a new solid-fuelled ICBM.
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Land Warfare
Advanced Panther tanks could be supplied to Ukraine
9th February 2023
The KF51 Panther was unveiled last year at Eurosatory in Paris and sports a 130mm main gun.
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Naval Warfare
Eastern Shipbuilding 'well positioned' to meet US defence needs, new CEO says
9th February 2023
The Floridian shipbuilder sees opportunities in conversions and is protesting a decision by the US Coast Guard to award a significant contract to competitor Austal USA in court.
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan Navy proceeds with gunboat construction
8th February 2023
Pakistan is working on two classes of patrol boat - one in conjunction with Swiftships in the US, and one with Techno Marine of Poland.
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Defence Notes
US shoots down Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic, debris recovered
8th February 2023
The US shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon and initiated efforts to recover the debris from the Atlantic Ocean. Analysis of the debris could inform US export control measures and provide insight into China's supply chain.
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Naval Warfare
Japanese aircraft carrier gets JPALS landing support system
8th February 2023
JS Izumo will be the first Japanese ship to deploy the JPALS system in 2024.
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