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Singapore plots a way forward with new technology and formation reform

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Singapore plots a way forward with new technology and formation reform

24th July 2025

Singapore spends about 3.5% of GDP on defence and the section’s budget sits on high on the proportion of national spending. The country is investing in uncrewed technology, medium- and long-range fires and new submarines and ships with the hunt also on for new maritime patrol aircraft.

IDEF 2025: Ukraine presents two wheeled armoured fighting vehicles

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IDEF 2025: Ukraine presents two wheeled armoured fighting vehicles

23rd July 2025

The smaller vehicle is based on the commercial Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis and the larger vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 18t of which includes 4t of payload.

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  • Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

    Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

  • UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand

    UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand

  • World Defense Show promises bigger and better event for 2026

    World Defense Show promises bigger and better event for 2026

  • Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

    Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

  • GA-ASI nets MQ-9B order from Denmark, with Belgium poised for additional buy

    GA-ASI nets MQ-9B order from Denmark, with Belgium poised for additional buy

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World Defense Show promises bigger and better event for 2026

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World Defense Show promises bigger and better event for 2026

24th July 2025

At this year's IDEF in Istanbul, Shephard spoke to World Defense Show (WDS) CEO Andrew Pearcey about his event's strategic role in Saudi Arabia, its themes and new features for 2026 and how it has grown since its launch in 2022.

UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand

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UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand

23rd July 2025

MGI Engineering recently demonstrated two variants of its SkyShark, a UK-built one-way-effector (OWE), as both a gas turbine and electric-powered platform, with its larger OWE TigerShark to be showcased at DSEI in September.

Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

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Ireland to increase defence capital spending by more than half to $2 billion

23rd July 2025

Ireland has struggled to meet its defence needs in the face of historical underinvestment, current limited funding and its status as a neutral country. Flush with bonus but possibly unreliable tax receipts, the government has committed addi...

US Navy prepares the next phase of the Arleigh Burke-class modernisation

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US Navy prepares the next phase of the Arleigh Burke-class modernisation

23rd July 2025

The NAVSEA is carrying out market research and will conduct industry days in August to identify potential providers for the DDG MOD 2.0 stage.

GA-ASI nets MQ-9B order from Denmark, with Belgium poised for additional buy

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GA-ASI nets MQ-9B order from Denmark, with Belgium poised for additional buy

23rd July 2025

The acquisition of the MQ-9B UAVs will work to strengthen both Denmark's and Belgium’s defences as well as boost the countries’ contribution to NATO, with Norway also a potential country on the list to buy the aircraft.

Pentagon requests industry support to address issues with low-cost undersea effectors

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Pentagon requests industry support to address issues with low-cost undersea effectors

22nd July 2025

The US Pentagon Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) will award OTAs for small and medium affordable uncrewed underwater vehicles. Companies can submit their solution until 24 July.

Italy orders two G550 electronic attack aircraft under $300 million deal

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Italy orders two G550 electronic attack aircraft under $300 million deal

22nd July 2025

Known as the EA-37B Compass Call Standoff Jamming aircraft, L3Harris in partnership with BAE Systems was awarded U$300 million to modify the Gulfstream aircraft for Italy.

US lawmakers approve a $37 billion investment in shipbuilding programmes

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US lawmakers approve a $37 billion investment in shipbuilding programmes

22nd July 2025

Available until 2030, the funding supports multiple efforts, including Columbia and Virginia-class submarines, Arleigh-class destroyers and Ford-class carriers.

Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops

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Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops

22nd July 2025

Systems to detect and counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS), like drones and loitering munitions, are being integrated into tactical and light armoured vehicles to protect frontline units in a race to keep up with threats.

Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

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Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35As and commit to FCAS as full partner

21st July 2025

The aircraft acquisition and Future Combat Air System (FCAS) commitment comes as the country published its Strategic Defence Plan on 18 July, which also includes plans to invest in a surface-based air and missile defence system.

IDEF 2025: FNSS reveal new tracked fire support and reconnaissance vehicle

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IDEF 2025: FNSS reveal new tracked fire support and reconnaissance vehicle

21st July 2025

FNSS Kaplan Fire Support and Reconnaissance Vehicle (FRSV) is based on the chassis of the Kaplan Medium Tank (MT) and is armed with a Northrop Grumman 30 mm MK44 dual feed gun.

GA-ASI takes step towards developing European YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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GA-ASI takes step towards developing European YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

21st July 2025

The US company will work with its European affiliate company, General Atomics Aerotec Systems (GA-ATS) to support manufacture the YFQ-42A.

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