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

USN welcomes back Wyoming

13th October 2020

Major midlife refurbishment completed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Defence Notes

HAI crisis causes concern for Lockheed Martin

13th October 2020

Will Hellenic Aerospace Industry survive as a component production partner for Lockheed Martin?
Naval Warfare

Western Europe pins hopes on technology to tackle next-gen MCM challenges

13th October 2020

With hundreds of thousands of legacy mines languishing in various states of wear in Europe’s seas and waterways, it is little wonder that the topic of mine countermeasure (MCM) operations remains at the forefront of naval considerations for the region’s navies.
Defence Notes

The Next Giant Leap Capability Profile (Studio)

13th October 2020

A thriving space sector will have long-term positives for the UK economy, fuelled by new initiatives by government and industry.
Air Warfare

UK controllers guide F-35 bombing runs in Joint Warrior

13th October 2020

USMC F-35 pilots operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth have dropped 500lb GBU-12 bombs off Cape Wrath, Scotland, as part of Exercise Joint Warrior. The F-35B …
Naval Warfare

Mobile clears acceptance trial hurdle

13th October 2020

Meanwhile, final assembly continues on two other LCS vessels
Training

Typhoon synthetic training in Germany gains cockpit refresh

12th October 2020

Typhoon Pilot Synthetic Training System is being enhanced nationwide with new equipment
Military Logistics

RAAF KC-30As to undergo two-phase upgrade

12th October 2020

Airbus will retrofit new communications capabilities and enhanced mission system equipment to aid RAAF interoperability with allies
Uncrewed Vehicles

SeeByte connects underwater autonomy and communications

12th October 2020

Increased real-time environmental awareness may allow robotic underwater vehicles to maximise their in-field persistence and operational effectiveness
Naval Warfare

Little margin for error in Type 31 programme nearly a year after contract award

9th October 2020

Almost a year into the contract for the design, development and manufacture of five Type 31 frigates for the RN, Babcock is confident that the programme remains on schedule despite difficulties faced by industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defence Notes

US approves F-35 and F/A-18 for Finland’s HX tender

9th October 2020

The F-35 and F/A-18 have both been cleared for sale to Finland dependent on the outcome of a fighter aircraft tender.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Leonardo and RAF partner on swarming drone test

9th October 2020

Leonardo and the RAF have completed a swarming drone flight test involving remotely piloted aircraft equipped with electronic warfare jamming capabilities.
Defence Notes

Proxy power play continues in Nagorno-Karabakh

9th October 2020

Ethnic-religious nationalism is not the only factor behind hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with Russia and Turkey lurking in the wings
Defence Notes

Experts expect ‘crawl, walk, run,’ process to make Skyborg a success

9th October 2020

In light of debate surrounding how well-suited loyal wingman aircraft are in competing against IADS and hypersonic missiles, analysts are confident the systems will eventually prove themselves in contested environments.
Training

Smoke and mirrors obscure true purpose of Kowsar

9th October 2020

What is the role of the supposedly fourth-generation fighter aircraft manufactured by Iran?
Naval Warfare

Keel laying ceremony held for eighth K130 corvette for German Navy

9th October 2020

Despite restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, keel laying ceremony for German Navy corvette goes ahead as K130 programme continues apace.
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Carrier and the Corps work up continues, Japan requests budget bump and Leidos UK talks defence and intelligence markets

9th October 2020

Welcome to Episode 40 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
Air Warfare

Alternative engine option emerges for PAK-DA

8th October 2020

An engine that would have powered a long-cancelled Russian supersonic tactical bomber has emerged as a potential alternative to a proposal based on the NK-321, but how realistic is this prospect?
Military Logistics

Infrastrata aiming to be ‘friendly disruptor’ to UK naval shipbuilding

8th October 2020

New owners of Appledore shipyard are on target for January 2021 opening, as they look to shake up the UK maritime sector