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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Naval Warfare

South Korea approves naval minesweeper programme

17th March 2023

A new class of minesweeper has been approved for the ROK Navy, while another Daegu-class frigate has been commissioned.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman hones US Space Force satellite design in virtual environment

16th March 2023

The company has applied its Highly Immersive Virtual Environment technology to the design process of polar overwatch satellites ordered by the US Space Force.
Naval Warfare

Netherlands donating two minehunters to Ukraine

16th March 2023

The Netherlands will also supply Kyiv with drone detection radars and M3 bridge and ferrying systems to enable rapid river crossing.
Land Warfare

UK MoD to equip British Army with 14 Archer artillery systems from Sweden

16th March 2023

The UK is procuring 14 Archers from Sweden for now; however, this number could grow in future.
Air Warfare

Turkey considers ditching F-16 Block 70 request in favour of non-US alternative

16th March 2023

Turkish officials are signalling dissatisfaction and contemplating abandoning plans to purchase F-16 Block 70s from the US as the deal stalemates, and the country faces hard economic decisions.
Defence Notes

How the Chinese balloon incident will impact future US air threat detection

16th March 2023

Although the Pentagon claims that current systems can detect this type of threat, it has confirmed that measures will be taken in order to maintain the US's edge over its adversaries.
Naval Warfare

Thales teams up for Australian naval sustainment

15th March 2023

Thales Australia will partner with USN contractor Orbis Sibro on fleet sustainment operations for the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney.
Defence Notes

UK and France target 2030 for future cruise missile, seek commonality on future fighter weapons

15th March 2023

The UK and France aim to deliver a new cruise missile in 2030 as part of the MBDA-led Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) project.
Naval Warfare

TMKS seeks to leverage Wismar shipyard for F127 bid

14th March 2023

German shipbuilder TKMS plans to leverage its new Wismar shipyard for its proposal for the F127 anti-air warfare frigates for the German Navy, using the proven MEKO family design.
Air Warfare

Australia donates two PAC-750 aircraft to PNG

13th March 2023

Australia is donating a pair of PAC-750 XSTOL aircraft to Papua New Guinea.
Naval Warfare

Political shifts and threat developments drive Sweden to look for larger ships

13th March 2023

Due to political and technological threat developments, Sweden is seeking larger ships with different capabilities. Saab may build the hulls abroad, but nonetheless, fitting out and integration will still occur in Sweden.
Air Warfare

Raytheon Technologies powers Japan’s defence upgrade with innovative counter-strike and air dominance solutions (Studio)

13th March 2023

Raytheon Technologies aims to upgrade the counter-strike and air dominance capabilities of Japan and other Asia-Pacific partners in light of a challenging security environment.
Naval Warfare

Naval Group eyes Gowind opportunities and hopes to close Romania deal

10th March 2023

The Gowind-class corvette has seen success on the export market, and Naval Group is hoping for more deals.
Defence Notes

China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general

9th March 2023

China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.
Naval Warfare

Germany highlights AI and uncrewed systems in mistakenly released naval force structure plans

8th March 2023

On March 5, the German Armed Forces published and later deleted a 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' on its website, offering glimpses into Berlin's naval planning.
Land Warfare

Senior UK general says Ukraine war lessons should reshape defence priorities

8th March 2023

The UK's Assistant Chief of the General Staff has called for a re-focus on core ground combat capabilities and boots on the ground for the British Army.
Defence Notes

How artificial intelligence can threaten military readiness

8th March 2023

Although AI provides several operational benefits in the defence arena, it can also put armed forces in risky situations.
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg provides propulsion for Philippine patrol vessels

7th March 2023

Kongsberg will supply six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for Philippine Navy OPVs.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh challenges US Army's JLTV contract decision with GAO protest

7th March 2023

According to an analysis by Shephard Defence Insight, AM General’s bid could have reduced the JLTV unit cost by as much as $30,000.