Defence Notes

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.

Defence Notes

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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Naval Warfare

OCEA unveils new offshore support vessel design

22nd October 2020

OSV 250 is designed to fulfil a broad range of missions, from hygrographic and oceanic surveys to MCM and SAR
Naval Warfare

USS Zumwalt uses Mk-57 VLS in first live test

22nd October 2020

A Standard Missile-2 was launched successfully in the test
Naval Warfare

Timelines and details emerge on European Patrol Corvette programme

22nd October 2020

Aiming to improving naval commonality across Europe’s surface platforms, the fledgling European Patrol Corvette (EPC) concept has embraced modularity in the hope that the continent’s naval powers buy into its design philosophy and, more importantly, the programme itself.
Air Warfare

Eurofighter delivers proposal to Spain for more Typhoons

22nd October 2020

The 20 new aircraft would be procured as part of the wider Project Halcon F-18 replacement programme
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky to build additional UH-60M for Jordan

22nd October 2020

Production contract follows approval in July of FMS package
Training

Lockheed Martin to develop dual-capable pilot training software for F-35

22nd October 2020

Training device development comes in parallel with moves to enable the F-35A to carry nuclear weaponry
Naval Warfare

Spring restart confirmed for UK Fleet Solid Support ship programme

21st October 2020

The long-awaited restart of the UK’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme has been confirmed by the MoD, which will eventually deliver up to three logistics and sustainment vessels to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).
Defence Notes

Saab faces up to Gripen supply chain fears

21st October 2020

Saab has been forced into partnering with new Gripen supply chain partners as COVID-19 issues continue to damage industry.
Defence Notes

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict adds extra motivation for Georgian procurement

21st October 2020

The ex-Soviet republic aims for a rapid overhaul of its equipment inventory to NATO standard, but this may actually turn out to be an expensive and lengthy process
Digital Battlespace

Single sensor mast enables multiple submarine ISR missions

21st October 2020

The Integrated Communication and Surveillance system include an optronics mast from Hensoldt plus SIGINT and SATCOM payloads from Elta
Naval Warfare

France still aims to build new carrier, says Parly

21st October 2020

The PANG programme to replace Charles de Gaulle awaits presidential confirmation
Digital Battlespace

Thales to support tactical radar on Halifax-class frigates

21st October 2020

Thales Canada is to continue support for the Smart-S Mk 2 naval air and surface surveillance radar installed on Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigates. Work on the …
Defence Notes

US evaluates nanoscale defogging technology

21st October 2020

Material is engineered at the nanoscale to control light and electromagnetic waves
Naval Warfare

Naval Group CEO says Scorpène discussions in progress with Philippines

21st October 2020

The Philippine Navy currently lacks a submarine capability but it is looking to buy two to four boats in the next few years
Training

5GAT set to take to the skies

21st October 2020

Budgetary and COVID-19 issues have delayed the first flight, now scheduled for late October
Air Warfare

Secretive Chinese air-launched ballistic missile is spotted

21st October 2020

Tantalising imagery of a new Chinese air-launched ballistic missile has appeared for the very first time
Naval Warfare

More of the same for Malaysian maritime forces during COVID-19?

21st October 2020

The after-effects of COVID-19 could raise questions over the long-term sustainability of Malaysian maritime forces; even before the pandemic began, the government was struggling to recapitalise ageing assets and introduce more modern capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Japan goes to top of class with new submarine

20th October 2020

A new generation of Japanese attack submarines is on its way, building on the current Soryu-class design.
Defence Notes

R&D plan recognises need for UK to win race for technological advantage

20th October 2020

Science and Technology Strategy for R&D ‘will lay the groundwork for decades to come’, claims UK government