Defence Notes

Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

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Air Warfare

Indonesia orders next batch of 18 Rafale fighters

15th August 2023

The next 18 Rafale fighters for Indonesia have been formally ordered.
Defence Notes

US to increase funds for artificial intelligence capabilities in FY2024

11th August 2023

Senate Committee on Appropriations recently proposed allocating $281 million above the Pentagon’s budget request to advance the use of AI.
Defence Notes

NZ issues important documents outlining defence and national security strategies

9th August 2023

New Zealand issued three important policy documents in one day, all relating to defence and security for the small Pacific nation.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman opens new hypersonic propulsion facility

7th August 2023

Northrop Grumman has opened a hypersonic capability centre (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland, to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5, the company announced on 3 August.
Air Warfare

Chinese balloon affair prompts lawmakers' push on Pentagon to improve air and sea detection

7th August 2023

The US Senate Committee on Appropriations has proposed an additional $293.5 million for new and upgraded radars plus communications equipment to protect the US homeland.
Naval Warfare

US Navy Approves Service Life Extension for 4 Arleigh-Burke Class Destroyers

4th August 2023

The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare Division (N96) recently approved the service life extension of four Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers.
Defence Notes

US lawmakers to fund nearly $12 billion multi-year contracts for weapons

3rd August 2023

Authorisation of the US Senate Committee on Appropriations to progress with long-term acquisitions acquisition would benefit eight programmes.
Air Warfare

HYDIS² consortium hypersonic interceptor project proposed for funding by European Comission

3rd August 2023

The objective of HYDIS² is to study various interceptor concepts and bring to maturity the associated critical technologies to deliver the best counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interception solution.
Air Warfare

Azerbaijan's integral role in Turkish TF-X Kaan fighter programme strengthens defence capabilities and strategic ties

2nd August 2023

'By involving Azerbaijan [in the TF-X Kaan programme], Türkiye can potentially share the financial burden of the project, leading to cost savings and economic advantages for both countries,' team lead for government contracting at Tusas Engine Industries tells Shephard.
Defence Notes

Miilux produces submarine-grade steel in Turkiye, revolutionising national SSK projects

2nd August 2023

A Turkish plant has produced the country's first submarine-grade heat-treated steel, meaning that national submarine programmes will no longer be reliant on import for this raw material.
Defence Notes

Rheinmetall buys Expal Systems to expand ammunition production to meet booming orders

1st August 2023

Rheinmetall has finalised its acquisition of Expal Systems, significantly boosting its ammunition production capacity and strengthening Rheinmetall's position as a NATO supplier and enhancing its product portfolio.
Land Warfare

US military accelerates acquisition and adoption of artificial intelligence

28th July 2023

Speeding up the procurement process and increasing the integration of data across the Department of Defense are part of the Pentagon's strategy to increase the use of AI and ML.
Naval Warfare

US declares IOC for special operations mini-sub

25th July 2023

Lockheed Martin's Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) achieves Initial Operational Capability with US Special Operations Command. This vehicle enables covert underwater missions, transforming undersea warfare for special operators.
Defence Notes

Empowering SMEs in defence: how accelerators forge pathways to success amid lingering challenges

25th July 2023

SMEs have touted the benefits of accelerators to Shephard in helping them gain access to markets like defence and meet new potential clients.
Training

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 is unprecedented in its scale and scope

25th July 2023

Australia has never before seen anything like the scale of this year's Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Naval Warfare

Defence AI company Helsing envisions benefits for ASW, amplifying sensor capabilities

24th July 2023

According to defence AI company Helsing, the technology could improve how navies conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations.
Digital Battlespace

Aselsan to exhibit YILDIRIM-100 DIRCM for helicopters at IDEF 2023

24th July 2023

Aselsan has unveiled a new Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system, the YILDIRIM-100.
Naval Warfare

Singapore receives first Invincible-class submarine

24th July 2023

The first-in-class boat remains in Germany to assist with training.
Defence Notes

Over half of NATO members to miss the mark on defence spending

20th July 2023

Although the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been driving military expenditure upward worldwide, only 11 out of 30 NATO countries are expected to meet or exceed the 2% mark in 2023.