Defence Notes

Trump enters the White House promising into bring the US military to a “golden age”

The returning US president also reiterated a commitment to supply the services with “made-in-America” capabilities and to end conflicts worldwide.

Incoming Irish government backs plans for larger defence force

It has been more than six weeks since the Irish general election. After long negotiations, a coalition of two of the three largest parties and independents has resulted in a Programme for Government (PfG) which will form the basis of a government almost guaranteed to be formed on 22 January.

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market

The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.

Land Warfare

Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation

Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.

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Military Logistics

Australia and US enter into C-17A service arrangement

25th June 2019

Australia and the US have agreed on a cross-servicing arrangement for the repair and maintenance of the Boeing C-17A Globemaster strategic transport. Under the Aircraft …
Defence Notes

Raytheon enhances radar and sensor capabilities (Studio)

24th June 2019

This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Beth Maundrill, Deputy Editor, Shephard Media, speaks to Bryan Rosselli, VP of Raytheon Mission Systems and Sensors, …
Naval Warfare

US Navy tests RAM Block 2A missile

24th June 2019

The US Navy has successfully completed a series of guided flight tests of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2A short-range, surface-to-air missile, Raytheon announced …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army adjusts SMET robot concept

24th June 2019

A tiny name change – from ‘squad’ to ‘small’ – reflects a huge lesson learned in the US Army’s newly named Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) programme. …
Defence Notes

Russian Air and Space force takes its first MiG-35s

24th June 2019

The MiG-35 development, test and production effort has marked a serious advance in the last three years according to Ilya Tarasenko, director general at Russian …
Defence Notes

Australia planning new port for US Marines

24th June 2019

Australia is planning to build a new deep-water port on its northern coast able to accommodate US Marine deployments as part of efforts to counter …
Naval Warfare

US Navy pleased with industry input on Large Surface Combatant

23rd June 2019

The US Navy, which released two RfIs for its future Large Surface Combatant (LSC) in February 2019, has received responses from more than 30 potential …
Naval Warfare

Opinion: New First Sea Lord faces new challenges

21st June 2019

Earlier this week Adm Tony Radakin has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord of the UK Royal Navy, taking over from Adm Sir …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Behind the facade (video)

21st June 2019

For a Paris Air Show that promised so much, has the pre-event anticipation been matched by the outcome, and what insights can be drawn from …
Defence Notes

Podcast: Paris Air Show special - mocked up fighters, flying in the Embraer KC-390 and the future of air combat training

21st June 2019

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Defence Notes

Malaysian MPA and UAV programmes approved

21st June 2019

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed to Shephard that the government has given approval for the service to prepare for the acquisition of …
Naval Warfare

French Navy gets latest OPV

21st June 2019

The French Navy’s final Patrouilleurs Antilles-Guyane (PAG) programme offshore patrol vessel has been handed over at a ceremony in Saint-Malo, Brittany, MAURIC announced on 19 …
Naval Warfare

Saab completes HMS Uppland upgrade

20th June 2019

The Swedish Navy’s HMS Uppland has been relaunched following a comprehensive mid-life upgrade (MLU) carried out by Saab. HMS Uppland was designed and built by …
Digital Battlespace

Paris Air Show: Thales unveils TrUE AI approach

20th June 2019

With technological innovation continuing to influence the defence industry, the growing application of AI has begun to surface. In response, Thales has presented its TrUE …
Digital Battlespace

Terma: RNLAF and Belgian deliveries complete

20th June 2019

Terma announced on 19 June that it had completed the deliveries of Missile Warning Systems (MWS) and 3D-Audio upgrades for F-16 platforms operated by the …
Naval Warfare

Paris Air Show: Carry on Poseidon (video insight)

20th June 2019

Following AAR's recent overhaul completion of the US Navy's first P-8A Poseidon MPA, company officials are to push on with the seven-year ID/IQ contract and …
Naval Warfare

First F125 frigate commissioned

19th June 2019

The first F125 Baden-Württemberg frigate built by ARGE F125 and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems was commissioned for the German Navy on 17 June. The newly designed …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin grows in Camden

19th June 2019

Lockheed Martin is investing $142 million in its Camden facility in Arkansas, the company announced on 17 June.The Camden facility produces the High Mobility Artillery …
Defence Notes

Raytheon's missile business continues to boom (Studio)

19th June 2019

This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Beth Maundrill, Deputy Editor, Shephard Media, speaks to Wes Kramer, recently-appointed president of Raytheon Missile Systems, about …