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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Naval Warfare

First Type 26 frigate begins float-off

28th November 2022

The float-off of the first Type 26 frigate comes shortly after the UK MoD placed a long-awaited order for five further frigates, bringing the total contracted to eight.
Defence Notes

How new Portuguese defence doctrine will impact future procurement

27th November 2022

The Portuguese MoD is working on updated versions of its National Defence Strategic Concept and Military Programming Law. The new documents will define the country’s priorities and shape future acquisition and modernisation programmes.
Digital Battlespace

Systematic battle management software supports major European exercise

25th November 2022

Systematic's SitaWare Headquarters software was used for command and control (C2) of the UK-led Joint Protector multi-domain exercise.
Defence Notes

Elbit ceases UK Dreadnought sub training work; Project Selborne role 'under negotiation'

24th November 2022

Elbit Systems UK has stopped work on the Royal Navy's Dreadnought Crew Training programme and its role on Project Selborne is under negotiation with the government.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US aiming for 100-strong fleet of uncrewed vessels in Middle East

23rd November 2022

With the Arabian Gulf representing a vast maritime area for crewed vessels to patrol, USVs and UUVs could become the US Navy's eyes and ears in the region.
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy selects Naval Strike Missile

23rd November 2022

The UK is joining a growing club of Naval Strike Missile operators with an ambition to get the weapon on ships and into service in a little over 12 months.
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy to get upgraded torpedo launchers and countermeasures

23rd November 2022

Six of the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare frigates will receive torpedo launcher upgrades.
Air Warfare

More E-2D Hawkeye aircraft arrive in Japan

23rd November 2022

The US is continuing deliveries of E-2D Hawkeyes and KC-46A tankers to Japan.
Digital Battlespace

Dutch Navy acquires fleet-wide licence for navigation system

22nd November 2022

OSI’s ECPINS systems are in service with 25 allied and NATO navies, and provide navigation capability in GPS-denied environments.
Naval Warfare

France’s final FREMM frigate delivered

21st November 2022

The delivery of the frigate Lorraine marks the close of a decade of French FREMM deliveries.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: Hadean, British Army to showcase CTTP pathfinder progress

21st November 2022

The pathfinder agreement between the British Army and Hadean sought to transfer large portions of land-based physical training into a single synthetic environment. If the progress achieved is significant, this could be a big victory for distributed computing technologies in the defence sector.
Naval Warfare

Naval Iron Dome completes advanced interception tests

20th November 2022

The announcement of further C-Dome tests comes as a commercial ship was struck by an Iranian-made UAV near Oman.
Air Warfare

Boeing slashes number of defence business units after heavy losses

18th November 2022

After reporting significant losses and delays on major programmes, Boeing has announced the consolidation of its defence divisions.
Defence Notes

Congressional criticism prompts creation of new office to oversee JADC2

18th November 2022

The US is to establish a new central office with oversight of acquisition, integration and interoperability of the DoD-wide Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort.
Naval Warfare

How the USS Gerald R Ford's new tech is proving the critics wrong

18th November 2022

USS Gerald R Ford is the largest, most expensive and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built and has successfully deployed a raft of new technologies on its first operational deployment.
Defence Notes

Why a true joint approach is vital for electronic warfare

17th November 2022

Speakers at last month's AOC convention highlighted the many barriers that still prevent full interoperability on electromagnetic spectrum operations, both within the US DoD and internationally.
Defence Notes

Scorpius - A Quantum Leap in Electronic Warfare Capabilities and Performance (sponsored)

17th November 2022

As technology advances incessantly, so too do the deadly threats appearing on the multi-dimensional electronic battlefield.
Defence Notes

JADC2 may be a solution with no problem, US commanders say

16th November 2022

The Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare highlighted the sometimes parochial nature of individual services' JADC2 efforts and underlined the need to go to industry with clear requirements.
Defence Notes

Rheinmetall expands into Spanish market with Expal acquisition

16th November 2022

Rheinmetall is preparing for an increased demand for materiel such as ammunition, propulsion and charges with the acquisition of Expal Systems.