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

Defence: what to expect from the next Brazilian president

15th November 2022

Future Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face challenges in the defence domain and is expected to focus on improvement of national defence industrial capabilities.
Land Warfare

Latest security packages announced for Ukraine

15th November 2022

Norway and the Netherlands have pledged further support to Ukraine under a British-led effort while additional US missiles and defence system are headed for the invaded country.
Air Warfare

China’s flurry of UAV platforms refuses to slow down

15th November 2022

China continues to develop and introduce innovative and capable UAVs for military use, as November's Zhuhai Air Show proved.
Defence Notes

Japan alters plans for Aegis missile defence yet again

14th November 2022

In another plot twist, Japan is set to reduce the size of its future Aegis missile defence destroyers.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems harnesses artificial intelligence for air operations planning

11th November 2022

BAE Systems has been award a contract by the United States Air Force to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool for air operations mission planning in contested environments.
Air Warfare

Sweden could face ASW capability gap by slashing NH90

10th November 2022

As Sweden is set to become a NATO member, its regional ASW and ASuW responsibilities will increase. Phasing out the NH90 gradually will win some time for Stockholm, but soon it will have to make a decision on a new helicopter capability.
Naval Warfare

Trio of milestones progress German naval projects

10th November 2022

Missiles, ammunition and ASW solutions announcements have come as part of a flurry of German naval news.
Defence Notes

US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy warns of peer nuclear adversary risk

10th November 2022

The nuclear ambitions of China and Russia challenge US interests and pose threats in several areas.
Defence Notes

PLA ‘sand castles’ in the South China Sea have vulnerabilities (Opinion)

10th November 2022

China has a formidable-looking set of military bases on reclaimed reefs in the Spratly and Paracel Islands, but it could be that they have feet of clay/sand.
Defence Notes

Dragonfire illuminates the way forward for UK laser weapons

9th November 2022

With its Dragonfire high-energy laser programme the UK is part of a growing club of nations focused on taking directed energy weapons from science fiction to operations.
Defence Notes

Fast decisions from cognitive electronic warfare technology may be crucial to spectrum dominance

8th November 2022

Cognitive electronic warfare (EW), including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, may be key to future developments, when a capability to deal with combat situations requires decisions in micro-seconds.
Air Warfare

Timor-Leste’s fledgling air force receives a boost

7th November 2022

The Air Component of Timor-Leste's military is doubling in size thanks to the addition of another Cessna aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Indonesian Navy moves forward on multiple ship programmes

7th November 2022

Indo Defence 2022 saw a raft of MoUs and announcement, as Indonesia seeks to bolster its indigenously built naval fleet.
Defence Notes

Defence at depth: Seabed warfare in the spotlight

7th November 2022

When multiple leaks sprung on the NordStream 1 and 2 pipelines this summer, governments and navies were reminded of the threat posed to seabed infrastructure.
Defence Notes

How has the war in Ukraine changed the British Army’s strategy?

4th November 2022

The service has been giving signs that it intends to redirect its strategy to succeed on tomorrow’s battlefield. From focusing on technology, the British Army is now preparing for a multi-domain and combat-mass scenario.
Defence Notes

Multi-domain integration: Is Britain ready for the future?

2nd November 2022

Multi-domain integration and the importance of novel approaches were the main motifs of DSEI 2021. The UK Strategic Command reiterated the theme outlined in the Integrated Review: more is not always better. Can the UK compensate for the loss of numbers and capabilities?
Land Warfare

Allen-Vanguard protects peacekeepers from unconventional threats

1st November 2022

Allen Vanguard has announced that it has completed the overhaul of 19 vehicles to provide increased RCIED and UAV protection.
Air Warfare

Australia double dips on C-130J transport replacement

1st November 2022

Lockheed Martin's C-130J has been promulgated as the Royal Australian Air Force's preferred choice to replace the current Super Hercules fleet.
Defence Notes

Is the industrial base strong enough to fulfil the 2022 US National Defense Strategy?

1st November 2022

The document outlines the challenges the country expects to face in the next decade, putting emphasis on the Indo-Pacific and considering China the ‘most comprehensive and serious challenge’ to the US.