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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Naval Warfare

Philippines orders naval-specific MiniPOP variant for patrol boats

17th May 2022

The MiniPOP for Maritime Applications EO system is being installed aboard Philippine Navy patrol boats.
Air Warfare

Japanese F-3 to be jointly developed with the UK

17th May 2022

Japan looks set to turn to the UK, instead of the US, for partnership help in developing its future F-3 fighter.
Naval Warfare

Sentient debuts maritime ViDAR in Australia

17th May 2022

Sentient is now offering a maritime version of its ViDAR system, and the way has been cleared to install it on Australian S-100 Camcopters.
Air Warfare

Rafael lifts the veil on Aerospike

16th May 2022

New air-to-surface missile for fixed-wing aircraft from Rafael is optimised for close air support, counterterrorism and anti-A2AD applications.
Defence Notes

Sound and fury from Russia as super-heavy Sarmat far from ready

16th May 2022

For all the bombastic talk from Russian President about the hitting power of the new RS-28 Sarmat 'super heavy' ICBM, observers are highly sceptical that it will enter service in 2023 as claimed.
Defence Notes

Rheinmetall eyes Hungarian digitalisation with JV

16th May 2022

Rheinmetall is setting up a JV with Hungarian partners to drive armed forces digitalisation in Hungary.
Air Warfare

BrahMos missile gets into ER mode

16th May 2022

India continues to develop its BrahMos missile, with the extended-range type recently tested.
Defence Notes

Should the US reassess its defence strategy?

13th May 2022

Even though the US has a powerful arsenal and an extensive defence budget, it has been unable to prevent the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has failed to deter China’s growing territorial and maritime ambitions.
Defence Notes

Jankel branches out in Australia with Project Greyfin in mind

13th May 2022

A new partnership between Jankel and IDES is intended to exploit Australian market opportunities such as SOF capability modernisation under Project Greyfin (Land 1508).
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Rise of the maritime machines in Australia

13th May 2022

Although lagging behind the utilisation of UAVs, militaries are now exploring new applications for and types of UUVs and USVs. Australia is no exception.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia is set to trigger MCM tender

13th May 2022

Three industry contenders have emerged for the Australian navy's quest for a new unmanned MCM system.
Digital Battlespace

Curtiss-Wright unveils miniature telemetry unit for missile tests

12th May 2022

The MiTSPI nTTU-2600 is designed for use in SWaP-constrained applications such as missile tests.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Raytheon Anschütz climbs aboard Hunter programme

12th May 2022

Under contract from BAE Systems Australia, Raytheon Anschütz will initially deliver design engineering and requirements verification for installation of its WINBS navigation and bridge technology aboard the RAN’s future Hunter-class frigates.
Defence Notes

Indo-Pacific 2022: Leidos Australia scoops health support contract

12th May 2022

Leidos Australia will oversee a new system to maintain medical data for ADF personnel.
Defence Notes

Finland must apply to join NATO ‘without delay’, say president and prime minister

12th May 2022

Political, diplomatic and military discussions — undertaken since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began — will result in Finland becoming a member of NATO with broad popular support.
Defence Notes

UK MoD rejects latest criticism of Equipment Plan from Public Accounts Committee

12th May 2022

Earlier this year, the MoD published a ten-year equipment plan, notable for being the first not to have a deficit in spending in many years.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australian Army demands capable landing craft

12th May 2022

Australia has very stringent requirements for new medium landing craft, and four domestic contenders have emerged.
Defence Notes

Deciphering the feasibility of PLA bases in the South Pacific (Opinion)

12th May 2022

A secretive security pact has turned Solomon Islands into potentially a first South Pacific location for a Chinese military base. But would such a base be an asset or a liability?
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Kongsberg shows StrikeMaster concept

11th May 2022

Kongsberg has become heavily involved in Australian missile programmes in recent years.