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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.
Naval Warfare
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.
Defence Notes
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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SGA2012: USMC receives first Block C-configured MV-22 Osprey
15th February 2012
Bell and Boeing used the Singapore Airshow to announce that the first Block C configurated MV-22 Osprey has been delivered to the USMC complete with …
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Digital Battlespace
SGA2012: Raytheon completes JSOW ER test
14th February 2012
Raytheon announced the completion of the first test of the AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Extended Range (ER) warhead at the Singapore Airshow on 14 …
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Land Warfare
SGA2012: AM General launches right-hand drive HMMWV
14th February 2012
US Manufacturer AM General has used the Singapore Airshow to unveil a right-hand drive version of its popular High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The …
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Military Logistics
SGA2012: Boeing seeks continued growth in services and support
14th February 2012
Boeing Defence, Space & Security's Global Services & Support business continues to grow and has been particularly successful in making inroads in to the international …
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Digital Battlespace
SGA2012: STE launches network solution for combat vehicles
13th February 2012
ST Electronics has launched a new compact IP-based integrated voice and data communication system. Revealed at the Singapore Air Show on 13 February, the SuperneT …
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Digital Battlespace
SGA2012: Griffin completes FOB protection tests
13th February 2012
The US Army has conducted tests to network Raytheon's Griffin B missile to an ISTAR sensor payload, designed to protect Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in …
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Military Logistics
Extra C-17 for the RAF
8th February 2012
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is to buy another Boeing C-17, strengthening its fleet of transport aircraft to eight. The decision was announced by …
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Digital Battlespace
NG wins CANES navy contract
6th February 2012
Northrop Grumman (NG) has been down-selected by the US Navy to design the network infrastructure for the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) programme. …
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Defence Notes
USAF selects Cubic P5CTS/TCTS
3rd February 2012
Cubic has been awarded a new contract for its P5 Combat Training System/Tactical Combat Training System (P5CTS/TCTS) by the US Air Force Range Instrumentation Systems …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force selects ALMDS
3rd February 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has purchased four of its Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to help protect its …
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Digital Battlespace
UK tests wind farm resistant radar
1st February 2012
The UK MoD has tested a newly-installed radar designed to counter interference associated with wind farms, it has been revealed. In a statement on 12 …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF moves forward with HH-60 replacement
30th January 2012
Despite budget cuts continuing to cast a long shadow over US helicopter programmes, the US Air Force is looking to advance plans for a new …
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Defence Helicopter
Panther eliminated from Danish Maritime Helicopter programme
26th January 2012
The Eurocopter AS565 Panther has been eliminated from Denmark's maritime helicopter competition, leaving the Lynx Wildcat and MH-60R Romeo in a race that is expected …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2012: Harris set to test system in TNT exercise
26th January 2012
Harris' tactical edge networking solution is set to participate in a Tactical Networking Topology (TNT) exercise in Florida in 'the next couple of weeks'. Speaking …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2012: CANES winner to be announced next week
26th January 2012
A military official has confirmed that the winning bidder for the next stage of the US Navy's Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) programme …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2012: Flightcom looks to defence market growth
26th January 2012
Flightcom is focusing its efforts on integrating its range of wireless headsets into established military programmes of record in order to increase its defence footprint. …
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Defence Helicopter
Germany advances plans for NH90 and Tiger deployments to Afghanistan
26th January 2012
The German Armed Forces is advancing plans to send the NH90 and Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan. Germany has been operating a handful of CH-53 …
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Naval Warfare
AFCEA West 2012: Bidders eye USN network project
25th January 2012
HP Enterprise Services has readied its bid for the US Navy's Next Generation (NGEN) competition to provide network capabilities, as it anticipates the release of …
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Defence Helicopter
Swedish Armed Forces take delivery of Black Hawks
20th January 2012
Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration, the FMV, has delivered the first two UH-60M Black Hawks to the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing. The aircraft - designated …
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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
