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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Military Logistics

Lockheed receives major Super Hercules contract from DoD

20th July 2020

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $15 billion contract by the USAF Force to develop, integrate, retrofit and produce variants of its C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. The …
Air Warfare

Saab to create UK hub for Tempest work

20th July 2020

Saab announced on 20 July that it will build a hub in the UK to support its engagement with the Tempest sixth-generation fighter aircraft programme. The …
Defence Notes

Ukraine leans on US to build military capability

17th July 2020

Ukraine continues to expand its armed forces with the help of the US, with the acquisition late last year of additional Javelin antitank missiles being …
Naval Warfare

Thales announces landmark step in joint France-UK mine hunting capability

17th July 2020

Thales has completed the first operational configuration mission sets of the joint France-UK mine countermeasure capability being developed under the Maritime Mine Countermeasures programme. In …
Uncrewed Vehicles

China accelerates maritime UAS development

17th July 2020

A Chinese emphasis on UAVs for maritime and shipborne use is evident, with a new full-scale rotorcraft mock-up appearing on the navy’s first Type 075 …
Training

US, UK and naval Saudi forces conduct mine countermeasure training

17th July 2020

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), UK RN and USN conducted a three-week mine countermeasure training exercise in the Arabian Gulf in June, aimed at …
Defence Notes

PODCAST: What next for Afghanistan following drawdown of US troops?

17th July 2020

Welcome to Episode 28 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 …
Naval Warfare

Singapore and Israel join forces for new anti-ship missile

17th July 2020

ST Engineering and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to market a new fifth-generation surface-to-surface missile under a joint venture named Proteus Advanced …
Naval Warfare

USCG Atlantic Area’s reliance on creaking cutters shows scale of recapitalisation

16th July 2020

With nearly a third of the USCG’s Atlantic Area cutter force having been in service for more than 50 years, senior officials have repeatedly called …
Defence Notes

F-15EX emerges as unlikely USAF hero

16th July 2020

Backed by a huge $22.9 billion IDIQ contract from the USAF, Boeing is embarking on a partnership that could ultimately lead to a maximum of …
Defence Notes

Japan responds to regional threats with defence enhancements

16th July 2020

This week, the Japanese MoD published its annual Defence White Paper, which provided some new information as the country’s military responds to its regional threat …
Naval Warfare

USS Tripoli commissioned into service

16th July 2020

The USN commissioned its newest amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli, into service on 15 July, the second of a planned 11 America-class vessels intended to …
Defence Notes

Procurement struggles and stretched resources hinder Guatemala

15th July 2020

Lacking hefty procurement budgets, small Central American countries are struggling to fulfil their defence equipment acquisition ambitions – and the situation is only likely to …
Digital Battlespace

Ultra continues work on NGSSR

15th July 2020

Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems has received a $42.19 million contract modification from the Naval Surface Warfare Center for production of Next Generation Surface Search Radar …
Defence Notes

Citadel automates C-UAS functions for frontline troops

15th July 2020

Citadel Defense on 14 July announced the release of new AI-powered software and networking solutions for autonomous protection against 98% of COTS drones. By securely …
Naval Warfare

Naval Warfare magazine: Ship-to-shore connectors, vessel automation, global frigate market and more

15th July 2020

Read the latest edition of Naval Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop. Register below to be sent the download link and …
Training

T-7A Red Hawk stays the course

15th July 2020

Although Boeing has experienced a torrid time over the past year, with its share price plummeting from a high of $440.21 on 1 March 2019 …
Digital Battlespace

Firebird integrates Earthwatch sensor amid four-day flight trials

15th July 2020

Northrop Grumman has completed a series of mission-focused engagements for its Firebird optionally piloted MALE ISR aircraft, including integration of the TK-9 Earthwatch sensor from …
Naval Warfare

US slam dunks Chinese claims in troubled waters

15th July 2020

Last week two USN aircraft carriers (USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan) began exercises in the South China Sea. This week the US government issued …