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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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FIDAE 2016: RAF eyes role in LATAM exercises
31st March 2016
Despite the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas missing this year’s FIDAE airshow due to operational commitments, the service’s deputy commander of operations still sees a …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: OCEA to deliver OPV this year
31st March 2016
French shipbuilders OCEA say they will be in a position to deliver a 60m OPV to a West African country later this year, as the …
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Defence Helicopter
DefExpo 2016: India to get Stinger missiles
31st March 2016
The Indian Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defense have signed an agreement under which India will acquire 245 Stinger air-to-air missiles from Raytheon, …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed tests Aegis on Australian destroyer
31st March 2016
Lockheed Martin has commenced the integration and testing of the Aegis combat system aboard Royal Australian Navy’s air warfare destroyer (AWD), HMAS Hobart, it announced …
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: UK shipbuilding
30th March 2016
As the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate passes another milestone with the award to BAE Systems of an extension for the demonstration phase, the backbone …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Middle East a smarter market
29th March 2016
Customers in the Middle East region are becoming smarter in how they interact with OEMs and plan their procurement strategies, as both sides adapt to …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin looks to future of GPS
28th March 2016
The Lockheed Martin GPS III programme has not been without its challenges. Nevertheless, the company remains confident that it will meet the August 2016 available-for-launch …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs
28th March 2016
European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …
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Naval Warfare
US coastal force seeks 'intimidating' patrol boat
28th March 2016
The US Navy's Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) is looking to replace up to 160 of its 25ft and 34ft force protection boats with a larger …
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Defence Notes
UK, Ukraine sign defence deal
21st March 2016
The UK and Ukraine have signed a new 15-year defence agreement, the UK government announced on 18 March. The agreement includes cooperation in the field …
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Defence Notes
3D-printed component on Trident missile
21st March 2016
A 3D-printed missile component, a connector backshell, has flown on three of Lockheed Martin's Trident II D5 fleet ballistic missiles during US Navy testing, the …
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Defence Notes
US can use five Philippine bases
21st March 2016
The US will be permitted to use five military bases in the Philippines under the auspices of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The EDCA …
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Land Warfare
Size matters in Nordic consolidation
18th March 2016
In a further move in the ongoing consolidation of the Nordic defence industry, Kongsberg has agreed to purchase 49.9% of vehicle manufacturer Patria from the …
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Defence Notes
General Atomics tests railgun projectile
17th March 2016
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has conducted testing of hypersonic projectiles with prototype components for its Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) at the US Army Dugway …
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Defence Helicopter
Finmeccanica painting a new future
17th March 2016
Finmeccanica will be rebranding under the name 'Leonardo', it was announced on 16 March, as the company reported a net profit of €527 million for …
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Defence Notes
FADA announces MOCHUELO project
15th March 2016
The Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA) has kicked off a new project to apply UAS technologies to agricultural and farm monitoring applications. The MOCHUELO …
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Defence Notes
Brunei’s defence budget rises
15th March 2016
Brunei’s defence budget will grow nearly 5% in 2016-17, as announced by the Brunei Legislative Council last week. The total defence budget amounts to BN$564.7 …
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Training
Kratos USD sees business grow
10th March 2016
Despite the clamour for virtual training to replace live training as a cost-saving measure, live training often forms the pinnacle of the extended training process. …
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall automatic cannon for Gripen
2nd March 2016
Rheinmetall is to equip Gripen NG fighter aircraft with the BK27 automatic cannon featuring a new linkless ammunition feeding system, under a contract announced by …
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