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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Defence Notes

Japan to increase ammunition stockpiles and munition depots

11th December 2022

The ongoing Ukraine conflict is showing countries like Japan that they need to boost stocks of ammunition and missiles.
Naval Warfare

Algeria and Italy mull new shipbuilding collaboration

10th December 2022

Algeria and Italy are looking into potential cooperation on a joint shipbuilding programme pulling together Fincantieri and Établissement De Costruction Et De Reparation Navale.
Air Warfare

UK, Italy and Japan tie the knot with joint fighter project

9th December 2022

Japanese involvement is key to the feasibility of the Future Combat Air System, bringing money and industrial might to the table.
Defence Notes

US Air Force inches closer to hypersonic capability

9th December 2022

The US Air Force’s first hypersonic weapon is scheduled to be operational from the B-52 in the autumn of 2023.
Defence Notes

European defence spending sets a new record surpassing €200 billion

9th December 2022

European Defence Agency member states invested €214 billion ($226 billion) in defence in 2021 and are set to increase their budgets even more in the coming years.
Defence Notes

All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare

9th December 2022

The Shephard Media news team looks at all the developments in the military training and simulation world, and discovers the trends and challenges in seabed warfare.
Naval Warfare

South Korea to upgrade amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo

9th December 2022

The South Korean Navy is upgrading its oldest LPH, has awarded a contract for four new fast attack craft, and has changed tender evaluation processes following criticism from the biggest shipbuilders.
Defence Notes

Pentagon highlights risks of short-term defence funding

7th December 2022

Short-term funding is preventing the US government from starting new multi-year procurement and development programmes, which may put the DoD in a risky position.
Defence Notes

Ukraine air defences supplied by West force drop in Russian aircraft sorties

7th December 2022

Russia has reduced the number of sorties it is flying above Ukraine considerably, which is likely the result of a continued high threat from Ukrainian air defence systems, mostly supplied by allied nations, according to the UK MoD.
Defence Notes

Iron Beam deal paves the way for the development of US variant

6th December 2022

Iron Beam is a 100kW-class high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS) designed to defend against rockets, mortars and UAVs.
Digital Battlespace

Viasat aims to launch first satellite of new constellation in Q1 2023

6th December 2022

The new three-satellite constellation improves Viasat's global coverage and allows it to surge capacity to meet operational requirements.
Air Warfare

Bell V-280 Valor wins FLRAA Black Hawk replacement contract

6th December 2022

The US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract awarded to Bell marks the US Army’s largest helicopter procurement in 40 years. Here is everything you need to know about the programme.
Naval Warfare

Saudi Arabia inks deal with Spain to advance shipbuilding localisation

6th December 2022

A deal with the Spanish shipbuilder is set to support Saudi Arabia’s goal of fully localising critical shipbuilding skills.
Defence Notes

Raytheon space-based missile tracker hits programme milestone

2nd December 2022

Raytheon's orbital payload for the US Space Force's Missile Track Custody programme has passed a key critical design review.
Naval Warfare

Bangladesh Navy loads up with new landing craft

1st December 2022

Bangladeshi shipbuilding is being kept relatively busy with naval projects such as multiple landing craft and patrol boats, plus a new submarine base is under construction.
Air Warfare

Shifting demand for Strategic Airlift Capability drives base expansion

30th November 2022

The NATO-supported Strategic Airlift Capability, operating three C-17 transport aircraft out of Pápa, Hungary, will get a new permanent set of facilities to streamline its operations as emphasis shifts towards Africa, Iraq and countries bordering Ukraine.
Defence Notes

Military assistance to Ukraine ramps up as winter approaches

30th November 2022

The past 14 days have seen another wave of announcements of military assistance for Ukraine, including support from the US, UK, Norway and Germany.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Seebyte extends US Navy autonomous systems support

29th November 2022

Under the award, Seebye will support the USN’s MK18 UUV family of systems programme.
Defence Notes

BFBS offers MiPlayer welfare solution to new markets

29th November 2022

Improving the welfare of personnel is critical to tackling recruitment and retention challenges.