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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Training

Philippines commissions FA-50 simulator

17th June 2019

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commissioned an FA-50PH flight simulator on 14 June, this device having been provided by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the maker …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Under wraps on the flight line (video)

16th June 2019

As the 2019 edition of the Paris Air Show thrusts into public view, Shephard examines some of the platforms on display, others being kept under …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Poland to enhance its airlift capability

15th June 2019

The Polish Armaments Inspectorate has recently announced the start of its technical dialogue in preparation for the future acquisition of a new fleet of transport …
Defence Notes

Two killed in Vietnam military plane crash

14th June 2019

Two pilots were killed in Vietnam on 14 June after their military plane crashed during a training session, an official told AFP. Though Vietnam has …
Defence Notes

Insight: Japan seeks to eliminate vulnerabilities in the southwest

14th June 2019

The Liaoning aircraft carrier and five accompanying surface ships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) passed through the Miyako Strait, which separates Okinawa and …
Defence Notes

Podcast: The future of the military unmanned systems market, a look ahead to the Paris Air Show, and who are Raytheon Technologies?

14th June 2019

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
Naval Warfare

Adelaide class deployments complete

14th June 2019

The final deployment by a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide class guided missile frigate is now complete, with HMAS Newcastle arriving back in Australia. HMAS …
Defence Notes

Saab forced to ditch Swiss flight tests

13th June 2019

Saab has announced that the company’s in-development Gripen E will not take part in forthcoming flight tests in Switzerland, but will continue its participation in …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Holding patterns for investment in UK aerospace

13th June 2019

Holding patterns in aerospace are no longer being associated solely with the skies but also on the ground as the possible impact of a non-effective …
Naval Warfare

Sri Lankan Navy receives ships from regional rivals

13th June 2019

The strategic importance of Sri Lanka in South Asia was underlined this week when the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) took delivery of vessels from the …
Defence Notes

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12th June 2019

Join Shephard's Premium News community and get access to the latest aerospace and defence news, insights and opinions written by our dedicated Air, Land and …
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Discover the capabilities of Shephard Plus

12th June 2019

Shephard Plus is a business insight tool for companies that incorporates major defence systems, subsystems and market forecasting in a single licence database.
Defence Notes

The power of co-branded marketing solutions

12th June 2019

Shephard Studio works closely with companies and event organisers across the aerospace and defence industry to provide bespoke co-branded solutions.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems awarded MK 38 work

12th June 2019

BAE Systems Land & Armaments will supply the MK 38 MOD 3 Machine Gun System (MGS) to the US Navy under a $19 million contract …
Naval Warfare

RAN says goodbye to final Adelaide-class frigate

12th June 2019

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) HMAS Melbourne (III) has returned to Australia from its final overseas mission ahead of its decommissioning in October. Melbourne is …
Naval Warfare

RFA Argus heads for Baltic Protector 2019

11th June 2019

RFA Argus has deployed for Baltic Protector 2019 with Royal Marine helicopter squadrons embarked as part of a Royal Navy amphibious task force.The deployment, led …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Warsaw's F-35 buy might hinder other modernisation efforts

11th June 2019

The Polish MoD has confirmed its intention of procuring 32 F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter jets, by sending an official Letter of Request to the …
Land Warfare

Boxer Support Partnership holds first meeting

11th June 2019

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency's (NSPA’s) Support Partnership for the Boxer 8x8 multi-role armoured vehicle held its first committee meeting recently. Originally established in …
Military Logistics

NZ replaces Hercules with....

11th June 2019

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has selected Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the preferred option to replace its incumbent fleet of C-130H tactical …