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

Forewarned is forearmed: Poland fast-tracks procurement and surges defence spending

23rd March 2022

Long-standing concerns over potential Russian aggression meant that Poland was already positioned to react to the invasion of Ukraine by raising defence spending and procuring new equipment.
Naval Warfare

Irish MRV under review

23rd March 2022

Modernisation of the Irish Naval Service includes the replacement of its ageing flagship LÉ Eithne, but budgetary issues could put this in doubt.
Digital Battlespace

Pakistan moves ahead with domestic AESA radar development

23rd March 2022

Pakistan is quietly developing AESA radars for potential applications in ground-based and airborne roles.
Defence Notes

DoD selects Hughes' solution for 5G experimentation

22nd March 2022

US DoD awards Hughe’s' $18 million contract to install 5G solution at Whidbey Island as part of experimentation efforts.
Defence Notes

JADC2 Implementation Plan marks step towards US multi-domain operations

22nd March 2022

The JADC2 Implementation Plan document is the final step before moving forward on delivering all-domain C2 capabilities to US warfighters.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin UK and IAI aim to promote joint GBAD solution

22nd March 2022

After an MoU in July 2021, Lockheed Martin UK and IAI now seek to promote a joint GBAD system combining SkyKeeper and Barak MX.
Air Warfare

MQ-28A Ghost Bat emerges into the light

22nd March 2022

Australia continues to make progress with its cutting-edge programme to deliver a fighter-type UAV.
Naval Warfare

Black Sea battles (Opinion)

21st March 2022

While much of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has played out in the air and land domains, the naval aspect remains important. Attempted amphibious assaults, naval supply lines and ancient treaties regarding maritime movement have all been at the forefront of the conflict.
Air Warfare

Russia fires hypersonic missile in first recorded use during conflict

21st March 2022

Russia has released videos of two reported uses of hypersonic missiles to strike Ukrainian positions, which marks the first recorded use of the system during any conflict.
Naval Warfare

Dutch Navy turns to Lionfish

21st March 2022

The non-deck penetrating Lionfish Top from Leonardo will equip various Royal Netherlands Navy vessels.
Military Logistics

NATO air force gains Super Hercules cockpit armour upgrade

21st March 2022

Lightweight high-tenacity polyethylene cockpit armour from QinetiQ has been installed on a fleet of C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters.
Training

Rostec showcases training simulator amid international embargoes

18th March 2022

Rostec has showcased a prototype for its newest maintenance simulator as the war in Ukraine continues.
Naval Warfare

U212 NFS continues progress with design review milestone for battery system

18th March 2022

Passing the system design review for the lithium-ion battery system marks a step towards the potential production of up to four new submarines for the Italian Navy.
Air Warfare

Construction begins of New Zealand’s first P-8A maritime aircraft

18th March 2022

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems lay the keel of New Zealand’s first P-8A aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Saab signs contract for MLU of third Gotland-class submarine

18th March 2022

HSwMS Halland is the third and last Gotland-class submarine to go through a MLU.
Air Warfare

Suspected collapse of Su-35 deal sees US agree Egyptian F-15 order

18th March 2022

Egypt looks set to acquire F-15 Advanced Eagle fighter jets as the Su-35 may be out of the picture.
Air Warfare

PACAF commander: China’s air force has limited interoperability with Russia

17th March 2022

While China continues to field multiple new aircraft types, the lack of military partners it can fight alongside nevertheless places Beijing at a disadvantage.
Naval Warfare

Saudi firms seal MoU to propel local naval shipbuilding under Vision 2030

17th March 2022

SAMI and International Maritime Industries agree to collaborate on future Saudi shipbuilding opportunities.
Land Warfare

Spanish Army acquires advanced mobile CBRN laboratory

17th March 2022

The system enhances the protection provided by the Spanish Army's CBRN regiment to soldiers and civilians in the most complex conflict scenarios.