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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Land Warfare

UK seeks rear camera system for Warrior armoured vehicles

13th July 2023

The British Army is seeking to procure a rear camera system for its Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to meet a safety critical modification.
Defence Notes

US Congress to cut budget of hypersonic programmes

12th July 2023

The House Appropriations Committee’s proposal would affect the US Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and the US Air Force’s Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) efforts.
Uncrewed Vehicles

XLUUV towed array trials pave the way for autonomous anti-submarine warfare

7th July 2023

SEA, MSubs and Sonardyne conducted trials integrating uncrewed anti-submarine warfare systems using the MSubs Extra Large Uncrewed Vehicle and SEA KraitArray towed array, opening the door to potential autonomous ASW capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Russia Cancels Project 20386 Stealth Corvette Programme

7th July 2023

Russia has reportedly cancelled its Project 20386 stealth corvette programme, with no further ships of the class to be laid down. The lead ship will reportedly enter service in a modified form.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to design next-gen SeaSparrow missile launch system

7th July 2023

BAE Systems has been awarded a $37 million contract to develop the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS), providing the USN and allied countries with an enhanced ship self-defence capability.
Air Warfare

Indonesia receives new C-130J Hercules, seeks AEW capability

5th July 2023

Indonesia is in receipt of its second C-130J from Lockheed Martin, after it arrived in Jakarta in late June, while plans to acquire two airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft have been approved.
Land Warfare

British Army exploring tech lessons from Ukraine

5th July 2023

The UK is looking at how technologies used in the war in Ukraine and the country's support of Ukrainian forces can be rapidly introduced into British Army service.
Naval Warfare

UPDATED: Damen and Thales to deliver ASW frigates for Belgium and Netherlands

5th July 2023

Damen and Thales have signed contracts to design, build, and deliver four new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates for Belgium and the Netherlands.
Air Warfare

AW149: Designed to Survive the Modern Battlefield (Sponsored)

3rd July 2023

Built for the most demanding operations on the modern battlefield, survivability is at the heart of Leonardo’s AW149 multi-role helicopter.
Naval Warfare

UK and Netherlands team up for future littoral strike platforms

30th June 2023

London and The Hague have agreed to explore opportunities to collaboratively develop a future littoral strike platform as the two countries celebrate 50 years of the Joint Amphibious Force.
Defence Notes

L3Harris to design satellite payload for tracking hypersonic threats

30th June 2023

L3Harris has been contracted to carry out critical design phase work to provide data predictions for an infrared satellite-based sensor to track hypersonic missiles.
Naval Warfare

ROK Navy receives two LCACs to boost amphibious capacity

30th June 2023

In a boost for amphibious warfare forces, the ROK Navy has received an additional couple of hovercraft.
Defence Notes

Rheinmetall's Mobile Smart Factory offers on-the-move parts production

29th June 2023

Germany's Rheinmetall has presented a 'Mobile Smart Factory' offering portable production of spare parts for battle damage repair.
Air Warfare

Fast, French and furious: DGA tests hypersonic glide vehicle

27th June 2023

Yesterday, the French DGA conducted the first tiring of its VMaX hypersonic glide vehicle demonstrator from Biscarrosse.
Naval Warfare

New Swedish Navy ship class to enter service around decade’s end

27th June 2023

Four new ships for the Swedish Navy should enter service around the end of the decade, according to fresh information from Stockholm.
Air Warfare

India tightens American ties with Reaper and fighter engine procurements

27th June 2023

India has been mulling Reapers for years, and it will probably take another two years before a deal is sealed.
Naval Warfare

Italy signs up for Anglo-French future cruise missile programme

26th June 2023

France, the UK and Italy have signed a letter of intent paving the way for Rome to join the Anglo-French effort to develop a new future cruise and anti-ship missile.
Land Warfare

Greensea demos robotic vehicle to locate buried munitions in the surf zone

23rd June 2023

On the boundaries between the land and naval domains, US company Greensea Systems has demonstrated the potential of a UGV to search for unexploded ordnance.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: Ukraine to benefit from billion-dollar AMRAAM deal

22nd June 2023

Ukraine will benefit from a new $1.15 billion AMRAAM contract awarded to RTX – the company formerly known as Raytheon - by the US Air Force.