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

AUSA 2022: Iron Beam reaches a wider audience

13th October 2022

The Iron Beam laser for air and missile defence made its US show debut at AUSA 2022 and it was also presented to representatives of 24 militaries at a recent conference in Israel.
Air Warfare

Malaysia lines up Anka and ATR-72 for ISR requirements

13th October 2022

After long consideration, Malaysia is getting ready to sign contracts for ISR aircraft and UAVs. New Condor-replacement armoured vehicles are also planned.
Naval Warfare

Austal Australia converts patrol boat into unmanned vessel

12th October 2022

The Royal Australian Navy is involved in converting a patrol boat into an unmanned vessel, while it also seeks new workboats and another LMV-M contender reveals its landing craft design for the Australian Army.
Air Warfare

UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron deploys for training and World Cup security

11th October 2022

Eight aircraft from 12 Squadron RAF are in Qatar for in-country training and support for security around the 2022 World Cup.
Defence Notes

France favours air force in 2023 defence budget

11th October 2022

Galvanised by the Russia-Ukraine war, French military spending plans for 2023 focus on fixed-wing aviation.
Naval Warfare

Japan considers specialist submersibles and LRADs

11th October 2022

Recent exhibitions in Japan saw companies offering specialist equipment such as tactical submersibles and long-range acoustic devices to the Japanese military.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: UVision accelerates opening of new US production and training centre

10th October 2022

Growing demand for loitering munitions enabled UVision to open its US production facility earlier than planned.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: Northwest UAV reveals latest engine

10th October 2022

Northwest UAV hopes its new NW-230 engine will undergo its first flight in 2023.
Defence Notes

Textron Systems: Benefits of MOSA Across Mission Sets (Sponsored)

10th October 2022

As a leading systems integrator, Textron Systems brings a strong history of multi-domain capabilities in land, air, sea, weapons and electronic systems.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: General Micro Systems introduces new modular open distributed computing architecture products

10th October 2022

Centralised computing systems are giving way to more modular and scalable architectures, according to General Micro Systems.
Defence Notes

The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path (podcast)

7th October 2022

So much has changed — domestically and in the world at large — since the UK government released the Integrated Review and MoD Command Paper in early 2021.
Defence Notes

Nioa and Diehl deepen their bond with naval munitions strategic partnership

7th October 2022

An agreement between Nioa and Diehl includes technology transfer for Australian sovereign manufacturing of naval munitions.
Air Warfare

US Air Force awards Seek Eagle support contract

6th October 2022

DCS will provide engineering analyses and management support for the Seek Eagle programme.
Defence Notes

Norway plans higher defence spending in 2023 amid modernisation push, Russian threat

6th October 2022

Norway expects to spend 9.8% more on defence in 2023, although the pace of investment in new equipment will be slower than in 2022.
Air Warfare

Ramjet tests mark progress on THOR-ER programme

6th October 2022

Norwegian-US research team say its solid-fuel ramjet has the potential to improve the range, time to target, and agility of hypersonic missiles.
Defence Notes

Irish DoD refuses to comment on primary radar procurement

5th October 2022

Details concerning an Irish air radar procurement continue to be confidential.
Defence Notes

US awards sonobuoy contracts worth up to $5.1 billion

5th October 2022

The US Navy has awarded contracts worth up to $5.1 billion for producing and delivering a range of sonobuoy types.
Defence Notes

Hanwha Group is set to expand into naval shipbuilding

5th October 2022

Hanwha is broadening its portfolio, with a bid to take a controlling stake in shipbuilder DSME likely to proceed.
Naval Warfare

US Navy asks Lockheed Martin to continue development of passive sonar for surface vessels

4th October 2022

Lockheed Martin will continue to develop the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 sonar system for the USN and FMS customer Australia.