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Air Warfare

Update: India’s Rafale-M deal postponed

New Delhi had been gearing up to sign a Navy Rafale deal as talks swirled around a potential assembly line in Nagpur.

Defence Notes

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.

Land Warfare

CV90 revels in northern exposure while looking for new customers (updated April 2025)

The BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV has been around for decades but continual refreshing to maintain power and relevance, along with a healthy market at home in Sweden and neighbouring countries, has led to more than 1,700 vehicle orders with 10 countries.

Naval Warfare

Taiwan multiplies mine-layer vessel and UAV inventories to deter PLA

Taiwan is strengthening its deterrence against the PLA through an asymmetric arsenal that includes fast mine-laying vessels and domestically developed UAVs.

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Land Warfare

Oshkosh notches JLTV win with Dutch order

25th April 2025

The order further extends the Oshkosh Defense production line as AM General, selected for US orders, pushes to get vehicles out the door with no room for export orders.
Naval Warfare

L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts

25th April 2025

L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships, and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings.
Naval Warfare

Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS

25th April 2025

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.
Defence Notes

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

24th April 2025

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.
Air Warfare

Turkey’s Eurofighter process going to plan despite German block, says minister

24th April 2025

The comment, made by Turkish defence minister Yasar Guler, also noted that the 40-strong sale of Eurofighter Typhoons was primarily managed by the UK, not Germany.
Air Warfare

Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme

24th April 2025

Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.
Air Warfare

Belgium considers additional F-35 order to boost fleet

24th April 2025

The statement from Prime Minister Bart De Wever during a parliamentary session follows the country’s Easter Agreement which would see it increase defence spending to 2% of GDP by the end of 2025.
Land Warfare

US and Europe continue moves to boost 155mm munitions production

24th April 2025

The new US facility for 155mm artillery projectiles is a reflection of a worldwide trend which has also seen Rheinmetall and BAE Systems working to improve capability in the same area.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to collaborate with Umoe Mandal on Type 26 frigate and Littoral Strike Craft

24th April 2025

The agreement is intended to boost opportunities for both UK and Norwegian naval shipbuilding.
Naval Warfare

How the Force Design 2028 will impact US Coast Guard acquisitions

24th April 2025

The FD 2028 strategy intends to reduce the bureaucracy in procurement processes while speeding up the field of assets.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman notes $477 million loss as it manages higher B-21 programme costs

24th April 2025

In its Q1 earnings call, the company disclosed a US$477 million pretax loss related to the programme as it works to scale up.
Naval Warfare

Thin-line towed arrays on uncrewed vessels deliver more cost-effective sonar, says SEA

24th April 2025

Miniaturisation of technology opens up radical sensing technologies to smaller navies under submarine threat, according to SEA sonar expert.
Land Warfare

Dronebuster product line and production capability expanded

23rd April 2025

DZYNE Technologies, the maker of Dronebuster counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) devices, has announced plans to expand production and released details on a new version of the system. This follows the release of an all-in-one kit system earlier this year.
Naval Warfare

£30 million UK-New Zealand deal sends new uncrewed vehicles to Ukraine

23rd April 2025

Sam Vye, the CEO of SYOS Aerospace, which supplied the vehicles, explained the rapid development and deployment of assets in the uncrewed world.
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin wants to “supercharge” F-35 after NGAD loss

23rd April 2025

The investment in technologies developed for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) aircraft bid will now be applied to its F-35 and F-22 aircraft, according to Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet.
Air Warfare

USSOCOM outlines acquisition priorities for FY2026

23rd April 2025

The service is seeking all-domain autonomous and counter-robotic solutions as well as deep sensing and assured access technologies.
Air Warfare

Why SCAF and GCAP should seek common ground

23rd April 2025

Can international industrial collaboration to develop common technologies applicable to different future aircraft programmes – like GCAP or SCAF – prevail in the face of politics?
Air Warfare

USAF evaluates potential E-7A upgrades

22nd April 2025

The US Air Force is assessing and identifying capability upgrades for the AEW&C aircraft, including the possible replacement of the E-7A’s MESA radar and electronic warfare self-protection system.
Naval Warfare

HII delivers first two Lionfish SUUVs to US Navy

22nd April 2025

The SUUVs could be part of a programme that scales to 200 vehicles.