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 Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2018: Philippine Air Force purchases 412EPI

6th February 2018

A major announcement emanating from Bell Helicopter at Singapore Airshow 2018 on 6 February covered a long-expected purchase agreement for 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters for …
Military Logistics

Singapore Airshow 2018: UTC Aerospace Systems sees growth in region

6th February 2018

UTC Aerospace Systems expects 'unprecedented' growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the next ten years, according to company officials attending Singapore Airshow. The company expects …
Defence Notes

Russia deploying ballistic missiles to Baltic enclave

5th February 2018

Lithuania has accused Russia of deploying nuclear-capable ballistic missiles to its Kaliningrad exclave on the Baltic, on 5 February, as relations between Moscow and the …
Defence Notes

Boost to Japan's bid to relocate US base

5th February 2018

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 5 January welcomed the result of a mayoral election in the southern Japanese island of Okinawa seen as key …
Defence Helicopter

Two feared dead in Japan Army helicopter crash

5th February 2018

Two crew were feared dead on 5 February after a Japanese military helicopter crashed in a residential area in the southwest of the country, setting …
Land Warfare

New British Army 'lab' looks to leverage commercial tech boom

5th February 2018

The British Army is hoping to expedite the fielding of innovative technologies from the commercial sector with the establishment of a new innovation and experimentation …
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2018: On the flight line (video)

5th February 2018

A day ahead of the start of Singapore Airshow 2018 Gordon Arthur, Asia Pacific editor at Shephard Media, takes a look at some of the aircraft …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Taiwan produces Rockwell Collins radios

4th February 2018

Rockwell Collins has achieved a sale of its next-generation AR-1500 networked communications airborne radio, with Taiwan revealed as the equipment’s maiden customer. Using software-defined architecture, …
Land Warfare

With Russia and China in mind, US nuclear review calls for low-yield weapons

2nd February 2018

The Pentagon has unveiled the official version of its Nuclear Posture Review, which calls for a revival of nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles and a less powerful …
Naval Warfare

Will the budget prepare the US Navy for a war with China?

2nd February 2018

With an eye on conventional warfare with China and Russia, Pentagon leaders say they are preparing for a maritime fight. But questions loom as to …
Defence Notes

Head of US Marines Osprey unit sacked

2nd February 2018

The US Marines Corps have sacked the commander of its Japan-based Osprey squadron ‘due to loss of trust,’ US officials said on 2 February, following …
Defence Notes

French Army helicopters involved in fatal collision

2nd February 2018

French police have confirmed five people were killed on 2 February after two of the country's army training helicopters crashed into each other near a …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Growler likely a no-show after Red Flag fire

2nd February 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft looks to have been withdrawn from the static display line-up at the Singapore Airshow, …
Naval Warfare

Australia inks Sea 1180 OPV contract

2nd February 2018

A contract worth more than A$3 billion ($2.4 billion) for 12 OPVs for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has been signed with Lürssen, the Australian …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: ‘No naval arms race’ in Southeast Asia

2nd February 2018

It is ‘very hard to fit' the Southeast Asian region into the definition of an arms race, according to discussions at the maritime security section …
Naval Warfare

Taiwan struggles with minehunting requirements

1st February 2018

Taiwan’s navy provided a successful demonstration of its sea minehunting capabilities during an exercise for media on 31 January off the coast of Kaohsiung in …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: India outlines security threats

1st February 2018

India is extremely wary of the maritime inroads that China is making into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Indeed, some analysts are alleging that China …
Defence Helicopter

US Navy increases Saudi MH-60R support

1st February 2018

The USN has awarded Sikorsky a modified $19 million contract to support the service’s Saudi Arabia MH-60R Seahawk FMS work. A recent US Department of …
Naval Warfare

Raytheon awarded Canadian CIWS contract

1st February 2018

Raytheon Canada has been awarded a $704 million contract to upgrade and support 21 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) in service with the Royal Canadian …