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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.
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
Analysis: Pentagon’s China report becomes more pastel
9th June 2017
Once again, the release of the annual Pentagon report, entitled Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China, a US Congress-mandated document, contributes …
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Defence Notes
Canada boosts defence spending by 70%
8th June 2017
The Liberal government in Canada is planning a 70% increase in defence spending under the long-awaited defence policy review (DPR) finally laid out on 7 …
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Defence Helicopter
Helicopter delays cause Indian Navy anxiety
8th June 2017
As the Indian Navy (IN) tackles cost-effectiveness, timely deliveries and upgraded technologies, delays in resolving the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) contract for 16 Sikorsky S-70Bs may …
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Defence Notes
ISDEF 2017: Perceptions and challenges of war
7th June 2017
A day after the anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, which saw the beginning of the end of the Nazi occupation of Europe, Israeli …
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Naval Warfare
Will Singapore inject Sea Venom?
7th June 2017
Singapore has expressed interest in a lightweight shore-based anti-ship missile system, with industry sources attending IMDEX and the Shangri-La Dialogue confirming that the island’s military was considering …
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Defence Notes
ISDEF 2017: Officials warn of emerging threats
6th June 2017
As Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War, the state now finds itself on the front lines against international terrorism, according to deputy …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: IAI Elta seeks unified vision
5th June 2017
Technology associated with signals intelligence (SIGINT) must feature improved levels of sensitivity and frequency coverage in order to keep pace with emerging requirements from the …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin eyes CSC work
5th June 2017
Lockheed Martin Canada has been awarded a contract to replace the combat management system on board the Chilean Navy’s three Type 23 frigates, the company …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Mattis confirms new stability policy initiative
3rd June 2017
US Defense Secretary James Mattis has confirmed plans the US will implement the Asia Pacific Stability Initiative (APSI), now in the development stages in the …
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Defence Notes
CANSEC 2017: Canada severs talks with Boeing
2nd June 2017
CANSEC 2017 opened in dramatic style on Tuesday as an ongoing dispute between the Canadian government and Boeing boiled over. Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: BMT supports new submarine procurement
2nd June 2017
As Norway looks towards new submarine acquisitions consulting engineer company BMT Defence Services (BMT) has been selected to provide support to the Royal Norwegian Navy …
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Naval Warfare
CANSEC 2017: Hull-crawling ROV inspects the deep
2nd June 2017
With a growing threat to commercial shipping and port security as well as more imaginative smuggling tactics, the need for versatile and easy-to-use hull inspection …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Stinger missiles destroy UAVs
2nd June 2017
A Stinger anti-air missile has intercepted two small UAVs for the first time, Raytheon announced on 1 June . The recent US Army test, carried out at Elgin …
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Digital Battlespace
Pakistan receiving extra Saab Erieyes
2nd June 2017
An undisclosed customer who bought three airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft from Saab is confirmed to be the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Saab made an …
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Naval Warfare
ISDEF 2017: Sa'ar 6 to get additional C-Dome
31st May 2017
The Israel navy is finalising the design of the Sa'ar 6 corvettes being built in Germany to accommodate an additional Iron Dome defence system, according …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Germany’s procurement boost
30th May 2017
The 2016 White Paper on the future of the Bundeswehr marked a turning point for the German military, seeing a need for growth in the …
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Defence Notes
Boeing wins MOKV contract
29th May 2017
Boeing has been awarded a $58.6 million, 35-month contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to demonstrate its Multi-Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) technology, the company …
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Defence Helicopter
Taiwan determined to defend itself
26th May 2017
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: SEA unveils future wireless maritime communications
25th May 2017
At the UDT Europe conference, Cohort company SEA will reveal its vision for the next generation of maritime communications system, which will embrace emerging wireless technology. Senior …
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