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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Defence Notes

What will future military drones look like?

22nd June 2023

Industry and armed forces have been working on the development of faster, more lethal, sophisticated and mass-producible UAVs.
Naval Warfare

Communications and ES measures on board for strategic advantages (Sponsored)

22nd June 2023

Moving towards sixth generation technologies with a demand for high data rate exchange, ad-hoc creation of multi-point links, permanent cryptology and more knowledge.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: MBDA open to commonality across European future fighter weapons

22nd June 2023

European missile-maker MBDA said it was open to commonality at the weapons layer between Europe’s two competing sixth-generation fighter projects.
Air Warfare

Return of the mach: MBDA positions itself to lead European counter-hypersonic development at Paris Air Show

21st June 2023

MBDA is leading a consortium of companies seeking to develop a counter-hypersonic interceptor over the next three years with the support of four European countries.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: MBDA aims to overcome complex air defence challenges with Orchestrike

20th June 2023

At Paris Air Show, European missile maker MBDA demonstrated Orchestrike, a collaborative combat solution designed to help overcome complex air defence challenges.
Defence Notes

Lawmakers to provide nearly $700 million in extra funds for US Army ground vehicle programmes

16th June 2023

The House Armed Services Committee has proposed allocating additional resources to the Abrams, Stryker, Bradley and PIM programmes and reducing the budget of the OMFV effort.
Defence Notes

Malaysia’s military acquisition mayhem and malfeasance (Opinion)

15th June 2023

Malaysia has succeeded in producing some prime examples of unsuccessful military procurements and corruption. Unfortunately, it is the Malaysian Armed Forces that bears the consequences.
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri details FCX Naval Ships Series, eyes Malaysian market for corvette design

14th June 2023

At Seafuture 2023, Fincantieri presented its FCX Naval Ships Series and provided further details about the FCX30 design.
Naval Warfare

Anglo-French uncrewed minehunting project moves forward with assurance trials

14th June 2023

The joint Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) effort is delivering an autonomous minehunting capability to the Royal Navy and Marine Nationale.
Land Warfare

NZ Army to more closely align with Australian Army via Plan ANZAC

14th June 2023

The New Zealand Army has decided to closely align itself and cooperate far more closely with its Australian counterpart.
Defence Helicopter

BAE to adapt Archerfish mine disposal system for South Korea

13th June 2023

BAE Systems has won a contract to adapt its Archerfish mine disposal system for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of South Korea’s effort to develop a new anti-mine helicopter fleet.
Naval Warfare

Austal USA starts work on US Navy floating dry dock

13th June 2023

Austal USA has started constructing a floating dry dock for the USN at its Gulf Coast ship manufacturing site.
Defence Notes

MBDA opens missile engineering centre in Abu Dhabi to develop smart weapons

13th June 2023

MBDA has inaugurated a missile engineering centre in the United Arab Emirates, jointly staff by personnel from the company and Tawazun Technology Innovation.
Air Warfare

Norway completes F-16 sale to Romania

12th June 2023

Romania will replace its ageing fleet of Soviet MiG-21 fighters with Lockheed Martin F-16 jets bought from Portugal and Norway.
Defence Notes

What's new in the updated version of the US Marines Force Design 2030

9th June 2023

The most recent Force Design 2030 document introduces adjustments in terms of capabilities, doctrine, structure and training focusing on improving readiness.
Naval Warfare

Buy more subs, urges Norwegian Defence Chief

7th June 2023

The Norwegian Chief of Defence has recommended the Scandinavian country procure more submarines in a report to the government about the future shape of its armed forces.
Naval Warfare

Contenders for Malaysia’s LMS Batch 2 tender emerge at LIMA 2023

6th June 2023

Apart from making progress with its troubled LCS programme, the priority for Malaysia's navy right now is the next three Littoral Mission Ships.
Defence Notes

Updated US Marine Corps Force Design 2030 highlights need for novel capabilities

6th June 2023

The USMC is seeking air-launched swarming munitions as well as multi-domain reconnaissance and C2 systems to boost its frontline force.
Naval Warfare

Romania quietly joins European Patrol Corvette effort

6th June 2023

Romania has joined the effort to develop a future surface ship under the PESCO European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.