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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Cubic to continue Lithuanian force modernisation
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Cubic has announced that it has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue its support of force modernisation in Lithuania. The company made the …
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Wildcat completes shipboard trials
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US Marine Corps retires CH-53D
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US Army receives first UTA
23rd February 2012
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Royal Navy to receive four new tankers
23rd February 2012
The Royal Navy (RN) is to receive a new generation of 37,000-tonne tankers to maintain its ability to refuel at sea and will provide fuel …
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TRACER goes operational with SOUTHCOM
22nd February 2012
The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has deployed Lockheed Martin's Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment-Enabled Radar (TRACER) following operational demonstrations. According to Lockheed Martin, the sensor which …
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Digital Battlespace
Report warns of EMP threats
22nd February 2012
A UK government report has warned the Ministry of Defence (MoD) against overlooking the threat of electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) weapons. According to the Defence Committee's …
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DCNS conducts FREMM Aquitaine helicopter deck landing trials
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DCNS has announced formal qualification of the FREMM frigate Aquitaine's flight deck for operations with the Lynx helicopter. The milestone follows a successful deck landing …
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SGA2012: ISAF operations highlight CAS deficiencies
17th February 2012
Austrian C2 specialist Frequentis is to demonstrate a C2 application to the German Bundeswehr next week, designed to enable deconfliction between joint fire support cells. …
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SGA2012: Chinese VTOL readies for open market
16th February 2012
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Military Logistics
SGA2012: Rolls-Royce helps military customers with fuel management
16th February 2012
Rolls-Royce announced at Singapore Airshow that it had signed an 'innovative' fuel management contract with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The company is also …
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SGA2012: Israeli manufacturer lightens the load
16th February 2012
Israeli company Kanfit used the Singapore Airshow to showcase its hybrid metal and composite material that significantly reduces the weight of military components. Shachar Fine, …
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SGA2012: Elbit pushes C-MUSIC for Singapore
16th February 2012
Elbit is looking at the Singapore Air Force as a potential customer for its multi-spectral infrared countermeasure system (MUSIC) system as it confirms that a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army signs largest single micro-UGV contract
15th February 2012
The US Army has signed a $13.9million contract with ReconRobotics for the service's largest micro-UGV order to date, company officials claimed. According to ReconRobotics, the …
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SGA2012: AAR seeks heavy-lift capability boost
15th February 2012
AAR Corporation has revealed plans to increase its fleet of heavy-lift helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) and military operations as well as civil projects …
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SGA2012: Airlifter manufacturers emphasise different approaches to market
15th February 2012
Airbus Military and Lockheed Martin are continuing to beat the drum for their rival airlifters at Singapore Airshow. Airbus Military estimates that there continues to …
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Digital Battlespace
SGA2012: ITT hopeful of NVG contracts
15th February 2012
User evaluation of ITT Exelis' latest net-centric vision enhancement systems is due to be completed by the end of the year, company officials have told …
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SGA2012: FLIR outlines interoperability importance in SE Asia
15th February 2012
South-East Asia continues to lack C4ISR interoperable architecture (IOA) due to constraints associated with ITAR restrictions, according to FLIR. Speaking to Shephard at the Singapore …
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
