Defence Notes

F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost

The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.

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.

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.

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Digital Battlespace

MILCOM 2011: Seamless SATCOM 'Holy Grail' for C4I industry

10th November 2011

Providing seamless satellite communications (SATCOM) for fixed-wing aircraft as they fly around the world is the next 'Holy Grail' for air forces, communications specialists have …
Defence Helicopter

Wildcat puts to sea

10th November 2011

The AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat has landed on a ship at sea for the first time. The landing on 7 November marks the beginning of …
Military Logistics

LM gears up microgrid capabilities

10th November 2011

Lockheed Martin is getting ready for three demonstrations of its Intelligent Microgrid capabilities that the company has been developing to address some of the power …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MILCOM 2011: Terabyte data storage solution revealed for UAVs

10th November 2011

Mercury Computer Systems unveiled its latest 96-terabyte Digital Storage Unit (DSU) designed for ISR platforms at the MILCOM exhibition in Baltimore this week. The decision …
Land Warfare

UK confident in Scout SV project

9th November 2011

The British Army's £500 million Scout SV programme will be 'perfectly affordable', a government official has insisted. Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment and Support …
Digital Battlespace

MILCOM 2011: USAF calls for improved network integration by air, land and sea

9th November 2011

Commander of the US Air Force (USAF) Electronic Systems Center, Lt Gen Charles Davis, outlined the 'gut issues' facing the Department of Defense (DoD) in …
Land Warfare

Saab anticipates UK funding for C-IED system

8th November 2011

Saab is anticipating a decision from the UK MoD 'within the next week' on whether its Counter IED Clearance Trainer (CCT) will receive full funding …
Digital Battlespace

MILCOM 2011: US Army commands address cyber and C4ISR challenges

8th November 2011

The US armed forces must continue to push ahead with the development of cyber doctrine as budget restrictions reduce the amount of C4ISR equipment available …
Digital Battlespace

SwAF reflects on Libyan mission

8th November 2011

Following Sweden’s completion of its role in the NATO mission in Libya last week, a military official has described lessons learned from the reconnaissance missions …
Digital Battlespace

MILCOM 2011: USMC adopts MONAX for humanitarian exercises

8th November 2011

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has selected Lockheed Martin's (LM's) MONAX tactical smartphone solution to support humanitarian and disaster exercises, company officials revealed on 8 …
Military Logistics

RAAF receives third A330 MRTT

8th November 2011

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its third A330 MRTT multi-role tanker/transport aircraft, according to a statement issued by Airbus Military …
Defence Notes

Raytheon applies civil experience to military programmes

7th November 2011

Raytheon is making a series of moves to incorporate experience from the commercial aspect of its business to apply to military programmes, according to company …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin wins USAF radar contract

7th November 2011

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to begin modernizing 29 long-range radars which provide advanced warning and air …
Digital Battlespace

USAF cryptographic units to be updated by Raytheon

7th November 2011

Raytheon has won a contract from the US government to modernise the US Armed Forces cryptographic units under the VINSON/ANDVT Crypto Modernization (VACM) programme. The …
Defence Helicopter

Germany outlines helicopter cuts

7th November 2011

The German government has revealed the planned changes to the armed forces, which sees a drastic reduction in helicopter numbers. Under the reforms plans outlined …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing submits Chinook multi-year contract proposal to US Army

4th November 2011

Boeing has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multi-year contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters. The H-47 programme …
Digital Battlespace

USAF officially designates aircraft flying Battlefield Airborne Communications Node system

4th November 2011

The two different aircraft platforms that fly the Northrop Grumman Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) system have been officially designated by the US Air Force …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin expands simulation capability

4th November 2011

Lockheed Martin has announced the acquisition of Sim-Industries, a commercial aviation simulation company located in the Netherlands. In a statement on 3 November, Lockheed Martin …
Land Warfare

Saab signs an extension to a support contract with the British Army

3rd November 2011

Saab has signed an extension to a support contract with the British Army. The contract, worth $22 million, covers the maintenance and support of delivered …