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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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Digital Battlespace
South Korean F-16 upgrade: BAE out, Lockheed in
22nd November 2016
After South Korea reneged on a contract with BAE Systems to upgrade its KF-16 fighter fleet, Seoul has now inked an alternative contract with Lockheed …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage
21st November 2016
The impasse between the US Congress and the White House that led to sequestration and forced the US Air Force to reduce training and stand …
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Defence Notes
EU baby steps to defence cooperation
18th November 2016
The glacial pace of security and defence policy development in the EU edged forwards this week. Plans are afoot to ensure that the EU is …
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Defence Notes
Defence companies move pieces around Asian chessboard
18th November 2016
For logistical reasons, Northrop Grumman recently decided to consolidate its administrative office in Taipei with its regional office in Singapore. ‘Our current manager [Antonio Chow] …
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Digital Battlespace
MBDA laser in new testing
16th November 2016
A new high-energy laser effector developed by MBDA Deutschland has undergone successful testing at a military training facility on Germany’s North Sea coast, the company …
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Naval Warfare
NAVSEA seeks proposals for T-ATS
16th November 2016
The US Navy has released a draft request for proposals for the detailed design and construction of a new class of up to eight towing, …
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Defence Notes
NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper
16th November 2016
New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …
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Defence Notes
Saab opens Philippines office
16th November 2016
Saab is looking to further develop its business in the Philippines with a new office now open in Manilla. The new office – the company’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Earthquake relief ship to get comms upgrade
15th November 2016
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) multirole vessel HMNZS Canterbury, will get a communications upgrade along with two other ships. Canterbury is delivering much-needed supplies and …
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Naval Warfare
Countdown to construction
14th November 2016
Australian industry is gearing itself up for a busy next few years as naval shipbuilding programmes firm up, part of a wider fleet regeneration programme …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea to bolster coast guard
13th November 2016
The Korea Coast Guard (KCG) has unveiled a plan to bolster its fleet and improve maritime security in waters surrounding South Korea. The initiative first …
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Defence Notes
HMAS Melbourne fires Sea Sparrow
11th November 2016
HMAS Melbourne has launched an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile in a test off the east coast of Australia, the Royal Australian Navy announced on 8 …
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Defence Notes
India clears military projects worth billions
10th November 2016
The Indian defence ministry has cleared projects worth $12.4 billion (Rs 82,117 crore) to buy fighter aircraft, tanks, rocket systems, helicopters and UAVs, as the …
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Digital Battlespace
Zhuhai 2016: Stealth aircraft on China’s radar
10th November 2016
China displayed its technological prowess with a number of air surveillance radars at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China. Among them were ‘cutting-edge’ radars - …
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Military Logistics
Zhuhai 2016: Y-20 family eyes expansion
10th November 2016
Two newly received units of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Y-20 Kunpeng transport aircraft participated in the Zhuhai Air Show from 1-6 November. …
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Naval Warfare
Malaysia selects Chinese warships
9th November 2016
Malaysia surprised many by its 5 November announcement that it will buy four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) from China. …
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Defence Notes
Type 26 construction to begin in 2017
8th November 2016
Construction of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ships will begin with first steel cut in summer 2017, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on …
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Defence Notes
Type 26 Sea Ceptor contract signed
7th November 2016
The British Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ships are set to carry the Sea Ceptor air defence system, with a £100 million demonstration and …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: That's a wrap (video)
7th November 2016
Shephard Media's land warfare editor Tim Fish and staff reporter Grant Turnbull discuss some of the main events at this year's Indo Defence 2016 exhibition …
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