Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
Ukraine anniversary: how long can Western countries support the war effort?
24th February 2023
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group has committed $50 billion in security assistance to date.
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Defence Notes
Israeli defence firms strengthen Gulf ties at IDEX 2023
24th February 2023
Following the Abraham Accords, Israeli and Gulf defence firms have forged ever closer bonds.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Taking the human out of harm's way (Studio)
23rd February 2023
The N-Raven loitering munition is designed to strengthen armed forces’ aerial reconnaissance, engagement and precision strike capabilities, while removing humans from harm’s way.
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Naval Warfare
Unique Kronos submarine makes a splash at NAVDEX 2023
22nd February 2023
The strikingly designed submarine has military applications and a hydrodynamic hull.
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Defence Notes
Bringing portable production to the world (Studio)
22nd February 2023
Paramount's portable production model provides a range of advantages for governments and is a central part of the company's offering.
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Air Warfare
What would supplying Western fighter jets mean for Ukraine?
22nd February 2023
The country currently operates a Soviet-era fleet of fast jets, including Su-24s, Su-25s, Su-27s and MiG-29s that have been in service for over 20 years.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2023: France weighs air defence needs as global SAMP/T NG production kicks off
22nd February 2023
Having signed a global production contract, Eurosam is ready to deliver air defence systems to Paris and Rome in 2025.
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Land Warfare
Boeing Defence Australia completes deliveries for Project Currawong
22nd February 2023
Project Currawong continues to develop as a communications system, but all the hardware elements have been delivered to the Australian military.
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Defence Notes
Providing the building blocks for innovation (Studio)
22nd February 2023
Paramount is a company that attempts to do things differently, and its approach to innovation is no different.
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Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2023: Raytheon Anschütz evolves SYNTACS coastal protection package
21st February 2023
Anschütz is developing its SYNTACS system for coastal surveillance and defence to support crewed-uncrewed teaming and remote operation of patrol craft.
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2023: EDGE details core business strategies after Milrem acquisition
21st February 2023
EDGE believes its 'organic expansion' can include further acquisitions and mergers if the technology is a right fit.
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2023: Patria debuts through-life fleet support solution
21st February 2023
A new concept from Patria, Optime, is designed to improve the availability and lifespan of armed forces systems.
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Defence Notes
How Paramount is charting new territory (Studio)
21st February 2023
At IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Studio speaks to Paramount about its brand evolution and transition towards being a technology partner for governments around the world.
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Air Warfare
Philippines approves light transport aircraft buy
21st February 2023
Manila is inching closer to signing up for six light twin-turboprop transport aircraft from Indonesia's primary aerospace company.
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Naval Warfare
US at-sea hypersonic capability moves closer with contract award
20th February 2023
The contract award will see Lockheed Martin install the CPS hypersonic weapon on Zumwalt-class destroyers.
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Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2023: Emirati shipbuilder inks deal to build corvettes for Angola
20th February 2023
The deal is a significant development for Abu Dhabi Ship Building and the largest export contract in its history.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2023: General Atomics showcases SkyGuardian UAV with Emirati weapons
20th February 2023
Pictures showing Halcon weapons on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian indicate that a stalled UAE programme to purchase the UAS is back on.
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Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2023: Rafael showcases maritime UAS defence with Typhoon RWS
20th February 2023
The Israeli defence company has improved its Typhoon RWS with the ability to defeat small and medium UAS.
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2023: US plans to strengthen regional partnerships
19th February 2023
Aligned with the National Defense Strategy, Washington intends to enhance joint training and cooperation in the air and missile defence areas in addition to sharing ISR data and information.
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