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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Air Warfare

India begins work on C295 transport assembly facility

1st November 2022

It is now full speed ahead for India's C295W transport aircraft programme, as construction of a final assembly line for the twin turboprop begins.
Air Warfare

Royal Navy AW159 Wildcat completes missile tests at sea

31st October 2022

During the one-month-long campaign, the RN AW159 Wildcat HMA helicopters operated with seven different weapon loads configurations and test-fired Martlet LMM missiles for the first time in frontline conditions.
Defence Notes

Europe needs better missile defence, says NATO transformation chief

31st October 2022

NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe for Transformation admits the alliance has neglected peer-on-peer electronic warfare and emphasises the need for European investment in missile defence to counter future Russian threats.
Naval Warfare

Danish firm opens doors to more modular ship design

31st October 2022

The Cubedin joint venture can trace its roots to the Stanflex concept introduced by the Royal Danish Navy in the late 1980s.
Digital Battlespace

Singapore commissions its Digital Intelligence Service

28th October 2022

Singapore has set up a fourth digital service alongside its army, navy and air force.
Defence Notes

New UK cabinet faces old defence budget troubles

28th October 2022

Pressure on the UK government is not easing despite a new Prime Minister taking office. There are plenty of questions as to how Rishi Sunak and his chancellor are planning to sustain defence spending amidst growing economic troubles.
Defence Notes

Robots put to test for naval maintenance, inspection and repair

27th October 2022

Sarcos has conducted a field trial with the US Navy showcasing the capabilities of robots to support shipyard work above and below the waterline.
Training

US Space Force partners with Johns Hopkins for leadership training

27th October 2022

The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is partnering with the US Space Force (USSF) on graduate education to prepare officers for the newest branch of the US military.
Digital Battlespace

Software-defined technology is 'democratising' electronic warfare, says DARPA official

27th October 2022

Software-defined jammers and radars are reducing the cost of development to thousands of dollars and could force a pace of change that makes threat libraries obsolete.
Defence Helicopter

Demand for MH-60R helicopter 'never higher', Lockheed Martin says

27th October 2022

Norway, Sweden and Spain are three European countries interested in buying the US MH-60R maritime helicopter.
Defence Notes

Hypersonic testing 'vital' as US pushes for 2023 missile capability

27th October 2022

The launch of two test rockets with experimental payloads forms a 'vital step' in the development of a common glide vehicle and booster for US Navy and US Army hypersonic missile programmes.
Naval Warfare

New Zealand navy issues an RfT for RHIBs

27th October 2022

The RHIB inventory of New Zealand's navy is set for a complete overhaul beginning next year.
Uncrewed Vehicles

One-way loitering munition touted as low-cost alternative by Titra

26th October 2022

Turkish company Titra displayed its Deli loitering munition for the first time at this week's SAHA exhibition in Istanbul, with service entry and serial production due before the end of 2022.
Defence Notes

Rules may need to be broken for successful rollout of JADC2

26th October 2022

Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) panel speakers at the AOC event in Washington DC highlighted the need to take a new approach to acquisition timelines and learn from the commercial world as the DoD moves towards a data-centric philosophy.
Land Warfare

Australia awards HF network contract to Babcock

26th October 2022

Australia's HF radio programme will be boosted by a new contract given to Babcock.
Defence Notes

US donates equipment to three Central American partners

25th October 2022

The US is supplying aircraft and vehicles to the armed forces of three Central American nations to help them meet regional security and defence needs.
Defence Notes

What can the UK do to stop former pilots helping China?

24th October 2022

While new legislations and penalties may help deter some former Royal Air Force pilots from training Chinese personnel, the UK should realise it has played a role in alienating its retirees and needs to better look after its people, experts say.
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2022: Preliminary design review for Canadian Surface Combatant nears the finish line

24th October 2022

The Canadian Surface Combatant project aims to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and Halifax-class frigates with a single ship type.
Naval Warfare

Indian Navy experiences underwater capability gap

21st October 2022

Indian progress on acquiring and deploying AUVs is still rather pedestrian, leaving capability gaps in underwater detection.