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

ADECS 2018: Might Asia’s submarine fleet shrink rather than grow?

30th January 2018

The conventional wisdom being propounded is that the size of Asia-Pacific’s combined submarine fleet will increase greatly, perhaps up to 350 boats by 2030. However, …
Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: What to expect (video)

29th January 2018

Clarion Defence and Security's Simon Williams runs through what to expect from this week's ADECS 2018 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Williams comments on …
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2018: F-35B makes it debut (video)

29th January 2018

The USMC first entered the Asia Pacific region with its F-35B 12 months ago when the next generation fighter arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Growlers boost RAAF’s EW future

29th January 2018

The RAAF is showcasing its Boeing EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack capability in a static display at Singapore Airshow 2018, marking the first public appearance …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Thailand completes F-16 midlife upgrade

29th January 2018

By completing a seven-year enhanced midlife upgrade (eMLU) programme on 18 F-16A/B fighters, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has given them a capability as …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2018: India plans ballistic protection for under-fire helicopters

29th January 2018

India is looking at the procurement and installation of lightweight fibre-based armour plating in the cargo compartments of seven Mi-17V-5 helicopters under a national competitive …
Military Logistics

Singapore Airshow 2018: India leads regional charge for aerial tankers

29th January 2018

Several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are acquiring, or considering the purchase of, air-to-air refuellers, with India releasing an RfI worth more than $2 billion …
Training

ADECS 2018: Thailand’s first T-50TH trainers arrive home

29th January 2018

The first two Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50TH trainer jets for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) belatedly arrived in Thailand on 25 January, after …
Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: Show preview (video)

29th January 2018

Shephard editor Helen Haxell gives an overview of the topics that are likely to form a part of the dialogue at ADECS 2018 across the …
Defence Notes

More civilians killed as Turkey pursues Syria campaign

29th January 2018

Clashes and air strikes again hit Syria's border region of Afrin on 29 January, with new civilian casualties reported as Turkey pursued an offensive against …
Defence Notes

Opinion: Cuts likely in the great grim defence review

27th January 2018

The first Defence Questions of 2018 took place on 15 January in the House of Commons. This monthly occurrence is the chance for ministers to …
Land Warfare

US Army to decide on Bradley upgunning

26th January 2018

US Army leadership is exploring ways to expand its lethality initiative with top-level discussions taking place about upgunning the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, as well as …
Defence Notes

Russia lashes out at UK’s Gavin Williamson

26th January 2018

Russia on 26 January said the British Defence Secretary had stepped beyond ‘the boundaries of reason’ after he accused Moscow of planning to create chaos …
Defence Notes

Russia accused of spying on UK's infrastructure

26th January 2018

Britain's Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has accused Russia of spying on its critical infrastructure as part of possible plans to create ‘total chaos’ in the …
Naval Warfare

USCG issues RFP for new cutter boats

26th January 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the design, construction and support of a new fleet of cutter boats-large …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Underwater competition hits Asia-Pacific (video)

26th January 2018

More than ten countries operate over 200 submarines in the Asia-Pacific region today it is estimated that this number could grow to 350 diesel-electric submarines …
Defence Notes

Germany calls for NATO talks on Turkey's Syria offensive

25th January 2018

Germany voiced ‘great concern’ about Turkey's cross-border offensive against a Kurdish militia in northern Syria and called for NATO to discuss the operation. The German …
Defence Notes

US aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam

25th January 2018

A US aircraft carrier will port in Vietnam in March, military officials said on 25 January. The announcement came as US defence secretary Jim Mattis …
Defence Notes

US calls for South Sudan arms embargo

25th January 2018

The US on 24 January called for an international arms embargo to be imposed on South Sudan following the failure of the latest ceasefire aimed …