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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.
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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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Naval Warfare
India seeks several types of patrol vessel for its navy and coastguard
7th February 2023
India has launched several sizeable tender exercises in the hope of obtaining new patrol boats and fast interdiction craft.
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Naval Warfare
Nordic firms team up on modular mine laying system
7th February 2023
Recent events in the maritime domain have made the importance of sea denial clear.
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Land Warfare
How the US plans to regain Latin American defence markets from Russia and China
7th February 2023
Currently, 13 Latin American states operate Russian military hardware,, while 12 are equipped with Chinese weapon systems.
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Naval Warfare
Malaysia scuttles one LCS, as Boustead struggles to fulfil obligations
6th February 2023
Malaysia's LCS programme has become a long-running sorry saga, with one ship already dumped.
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Land Warfare
Latest tranche of US military aid for Ukraine targets multiple needs
6th February 2023
The US has earmarked more equipment worth billions for Kyiv.
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Air Warfare
RAF boss hopes for a return to a five-aircraft E-7 buy
6th February 2023
While the RAF may hope to return to its original plan for a five-strong E-7 AEW fleet, the service will still have to wait until 2024 to receive its first aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Why China's surveillance balloon is more intriguing than alarming
3rd February 2023
While capturing headlines, the intelligence-collection capabilities of the Chinese balloon currently floating over the US are likely limited.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE nets US Navy networks contract
2nd February 2023
The CANES programme aims to modernise the USN's afloat network capabilities.
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Defence Notes
Boeing remains prime on US Minuteman ICBM guidance system
2nd February 2023
Boeing will continue to to maintain readiness and accuracy of the Minuteman nuclear missile's guidance system for the US Air Force.
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Naval Warfare
BAE contracts Norwegian shipyard for Type 26 composite work
2nd February 2023
Norway’s Umoe Mandal will build masts and other structures for five more Type 26 frigates.
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Naval Warfare
Mothership for autonomous minehunters arrives in the UK
1st February 2023
A new commercial vessel conversion will support operation of the UK's autonomous minehunting capabilities.
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Defence Notes
Airbus to define next generation of European military helicopters
31st January 2023
Airbus Helicopters has been selected to coordinate a European R&D programme looking at military rotorcraft operational needs post-2030, and is also leading on a study for a defence collaborative cloud.
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Air Warfare
HAWC missile completes flight trials as focus turns to maturing hypersonic technology
31st January 2023
Completion of HAWC flight testing means the US has two viable hypersonic missile designs that can be matured into future programmes of record.
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Defence Notes
Airbus enhances Belgian communications with satellite technology
26th January 2023
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has contracted Airbus to provide satellite communications services for 15 years.
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Defence Notes
How France’s future budget will prepare its forces for tomorrow’s warfare
26th January 2023
Under the future military programming law 2024-2030 umbrella, France intends to invest in innovation as well as in cyber, maritime, space and UAS capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Type 31 programme moves forward with new steel cutting
25th January 2023
Steel cutting marks the formal beginning of construction of the second Type 31 frigate, HMS Active.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAVs present a step-change in maritime aviation, QinetiQ says
25th January 2023
QinetiQ is supporting the UK Royal Navy's pursuit of UAV development.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Iveco to take a majority stake in Horiba Mira’s UGV business
24th January 2023
The duo believe combining cutting-edge tech with manufacturing prowess will help secure a leading position in the UGV market.
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Naval Warfare
Italy marches on with Qatari ships while Algerian naval deal progresses
24th January 2023
Fincantieri will have delivered new corvettes, OPVs and an LPD to Qatar by 2024.
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