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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Defence Notes

US military leaders outline future modernisation of ICBM and deterrence strategy

14th February 2020

Adm Charles A Richard, head of US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) outlined future plans for the modernisation of US ICBM, submarines and strategic bombers during a 13 …
Naval Warfare

EMALS and AAG cleared for US Navy aircraft on CVN 78

14th February 2020

The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) have been cleared for shipboard launch and recovery of all currently deployed US Navy …
Defence Notes

Patria acquires Milrem Latvia SIA

14th February 2020

Patria ISP has acquired 100 % of shares of Milrem Latvia SIA from Milrem LCM OÜ, the company announced on 12 February. The acquired company …
Defence Notes

Podcast: US lifts the lid on FY2021 spending plans, OMFV rises from the dead, and Singapore Airshow news

14th February 2020

Welcome to Episode 6 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

RAF completes Exercise Red Flag

14th February 2020

The UK’s F-35 Lightning Force has concluded Exercise Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base in the US.Royal Air Force 617 Squadron deployed F-35 jets …
Naval Warfare

USS Kansas City handed over to US Navy

13th February 2020

The US Navy has taken delivery of littoral combat ship (LCS) 22 at a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The future USS Kansas …
Naval Warfare

Titan to acquire Huntington Ingalls’ San Diego Shipyard

13th February 2020

Titan Acquisition Holdings is to acquire Huntington Ingalls’ San Diego Shipyard under a definitive agreement announced on 12 February. Titan provides ship repair and commercial …
Uncrewed Vehicles

France supplies three Heron UAVs to Morocco

13th February 2020

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has taken delivery of three second-hand Heron UAVs from France. The Israel Aerospace Industries-built UAVs were used by the …
Defence Notes

BAE Systems awarded funding for DARPA's SIGMA+ programme

13th February 2020

BAE Systems to develop advanced analytics technology to assist in the detection and deterrence of mass destruction activity, helping to protect national security.BAE Systems is …
Air Warfare

FCAS Phase 1A framework contract awarded

13th February 2020

The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an initial framework …
Training

Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal

13th February 2020

Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …
Air Warfare

DoD modifies CHI Aviation contract for AFRICOM logistics

12th February 2020

The US DoD has awarded several US-based firms modified contracts for providing aviation support and logistics to Africa Command (AFRICOM) according to a 6 February …
Air Warfare

Marte ER in second test firing

12th February 2020

MBDA has carried out a second firing of the Marte ER anti-ship missile at the Poligono Interforze del Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia. …
Naval Warfare

Saab combat management system for RAN

12th February 2020

The Australian government has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with Saab Australia to deliver the Next Generation Combat Management System (CMS) for the Royal Australian …
Air Warfare

F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

12th February 2020

The first night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been carried out by four F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters. Operational training being carried out …
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs

12th February 2020

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used the Singapore Airshow to unveil the MicroLite lightweight EO/IR sensor, which offers new capabilities for airborne wide-area persistent surveillance missions. Developed …
Defence Notes

DoD plays it safe on air power spending

12th February 2020

The proposed US DoD FY2021 defence budget runs at a shortfall of $800 million for aircraft and associated systems compared to last year’s figures. In total, …
Military Logistics

Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling

12th February 2020

On the second day of Singapore Airshow 2020, Airbus and the Singapore government announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of an A330 Smart …
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin receives F-35 lot 15 modification

11th February 2020

Lockheed Martin has received funding for long lead materials for F-35 lot 15, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 7 February. The funding …