Defence Notes

F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost

The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.

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.

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.

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Land Warfare

Italian Navy orders amphibious armoured personnel carriers

16th January 2023

IDV is to supply 36 8x8 Amphibious Armoured Vehicle personnel carriers to the Italian Navy's San Marco Naval Brigade.
Naval Warfare

Patriot missile integration into Mk41 VLS boosts Aegis air defence capabilities

16th January 2023

Lockheed Martin has showcased integration of the Patriot PAC-3 MSE missile into the Mk41 VLS, giving it naval capabilities.
Uncrewed Vehicles

General Atomics flies UAS missions with AI pilots

13th January 2023

A GA-ASI-owned Avenger UAS was paired with a digital twin aircraft to conduct live, virtual, and constructive combat missions autonomously.
Naval Warfare

Can the US build three destroyers a year?

13th January 2023

In the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the US funded procurement of three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers a year, but can industry achieve that goal?
Land Warfare

Europe rallies to replenish ammunition stockpiles as Ukraine war nears anniversary

13th January 2023

Europe is looking to increase ammunition production in an effort to bolster national stockpiles while retaining the ability to aid Ukraine.
Defence Notes

Despite the hype, India remains far from making it as a defence exporter (Opinion)

13th January 2023

There are positive signs of growth in India's defence exports, but there can be no denying that the country is punching well below its weight.
Naval Warfare

US Navy wants 75 mission-capable ships on any given day

12th January 2023

Readiness is high on the USN’s agenda as the service looks to fulfil its operational requirements.
Air Warfare

GCAP programme 'well positioned' to develop 6th-generation fighter by 2035

12th January 2023

The Global Combat Air Programme partners are confident a sixth-generation combat jet will fly by the middle of the 2030s. Other nations may be able to join the partnership in the future but the 'core club' window is closing soon.
Air Warfare

BAE selected to develop Quicksink anti-shipping seeker further

12th January 2023

Quicksink aims to give US forces another way to defeat ships.
Naval Warfare

Navantia and SH Defence tie the knot on The Cube

12th January 2023

Navantia is the latest shipbuilder to link up with SH Defence in pursuit of modularity for naval vessels.
Naval Warfare

Myanmar navy commissions five new vessels, continues modernization efforts on annual navy day celebration

11th January 2023

Five new vessels were commissioned by the Myanmar Navy in mid-December 2022.
Defence Notes

Turkish air defence system could pave way back to US fighter jet programmes

11th January 2023

The Siper surface-to-air missile system may serve as an indigenous replacement for the Russian S-400 controversially acquired by Turkey and leading to its expulsion from the F-35 programme.
Air Warfare

Myanmar Air Force bolsters fleet with the commission of new aircraft

10th January 2023

As part of its 75th anniversary, the Myanmar Air Force showed off a variety of new types of aircraft and helicopters.
Land Warfare

Sweden considers European common air defence as NATO membership talks drag on

10th January 2023

The Swedish Prime Minister said the country will join the 15-member joint missile defence initiative launched in October and outlined its strengths and commitments to the NATO alliance.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army flies new Honeywell navigation solution for first time

10th January 2023

Over 300 Eagle-M GPS/INS units with M-code have been delivered to customers by Honeywell.
Defence Notes

India opens key strategic bridge to enable army transport in border region with China.

10th January 2023

Military tensions with China are forcing Delhi to invest more heavily in infrastructure near the two countries' shared border.
Air Warfare

UPDATED: Lockheed Martin clinches Canadian fighter replacement win

9th January 2023

Yet another new customer is confirmed for the F-35A, as Canada finalises acquisition of the aircraft as a replacement for the CF-18 Hornet.
Digital Battlespace

Poland moves on sovereign image intelligence with Airbus satellite deal

9th January 2023

Poland has contracted for two satellites to provide 30cm resolution image intelligence data with launch due in 2027.
Defence Notes

Slovenia seeks new defence capacities

9th January 2023

Cyber and dual-use capabilities, air defence systems, transport aircraft and armoured vehicles are among Slovenia's defence priorities.