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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.
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.
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.
The FD 2028 strategy intends to reduce the bureaucracy in procurement processes while speeding up the field of assets.
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The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
22nd April 2025
The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.
21st April 2025
While Beijing and Moscow have been working on anti-satellite weapons at an accelerated speed, Washington still does not have capabilities to defeat them, with one US legislator describing the situation as “the Cuban Missile Crisis in space”.
14th April 2025
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
14th April 2025
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
10th April 2025
L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs
9th April 2025
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
9th April 2025
Currently under development, Bullseye has been designed to be a long-range, precision-guided strike capability.
8th April 2025
MK72 is a crucial capability for the SM-3 interceptors and the Aegis BMD system.
4th April 2025
Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile.
31st March 2025
Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) industrial plan is ambitious and promises big spending in an effort to create a local and sovereign capability. Companies at last week’s Australian International Airshow near Melbourne were making their pitches.
27th March 2025
Tentative peace in the Black Sea broke down almost immediately amid Russian demands for a financial climb-down from the EU.
26th March 2025
Rachel Reeves announced port upgrades, protected budgets for innovation and investment in novel technologies.
26th March 2025
The five-year contract extension will be applied to the existing 10-year DSG Service Provision and Transformation Contract.
26th March 2025
The Australian Budget was marked by tax cuts and a looming general election which led to little hope that there would be a substantial defence boost even with a big bill for nuclear submarines due.
24th March 2025
The communications company Gilat launched its new Gilat Defense division at the Satellite 2025 expo, with future solutions aimed at US military customers.
20th March 2025
This third order from the FMV for the long-range anti-aircraft missile system is part of the Swedish Armed Forces’ effort to increase its air defence capabilities.
19th March 2025
Canada has stated its intention to reassess its acquisition of the F-35, amid the ongoing US-trade war, with Defence Minister Bill Blair saying it is “examining alternatives” with other aircraft manufacturers.
19th March 2025
VR naval training is growing more accepted as it maintains bridge skills in a safe, virtual environment.
19th March 2025
US services have already conducted multiple tests with military maritime systems fitted with the system.