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

DoD casts off interim funding as FY2022 budget tap turns on

17th March 2022

The US FY2022 federal budget was finally signed into law on 15 March, paving the way for almost $145 billion in military procurement funding.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Russia claims to have inflicted first TB2 UAV loss on Ukraine

17th March 2022

Images have surfaced purportedly showing a first Ukrainian TB2 UAV loss.
Air Warfare

Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)

17th March 2022

The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
Air Warfare

The A-29 Super Tucano – the close air support solution (Studio)

17th March 2022

The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is in service worldwide, delivering a low-cost, capable platform, ideally suited for long-enduring operations.
Defence Notes

Russia has ‘reasonable sufficiency’ to ride out Western sanctions on military components, says expert

17th March 2022

Dr Richard Connelly, director of the Eastern Advisory Group and RUSI Associate Fellow, suggests that sanctions placed on Russia's defence industry and a ban on the transfer of critical components for equipment production, imposed following Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine, are less impactful than the US might expect.
Defence Notes

Should the Ukraine war give China pause for thought? (Opinion)

16th March 2022

China is propping up Russia, refusing to denounce its ally for the invasion of Ukraine. The war will also help shape Xi's plans to conquer Taiwan.
Defence Notes

German MoD mulls military equipment shopping list

16th March 2022

Berlin is planning to spend big on defence equipment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Naval Warfare

NVL Group begins construction of final German corvette

16th March 2022

The final corvette of the batch supplied by the K130 consortium has been laid down on keel, as announced NVL Group.
Naval Warfare

Micronesia receives first Guardian-class patrol boat with another to come

16th March 2022

FSS Tosiwo Nakayama is the first of two 39.5m-long Guardian-class boats for the Federated States of Micronesia, built by Austal under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project.
Naval Warfare

Second Jan Mayen-class OPV reaches Norway for fitting out

16th March 2022

Bjørnøya was built in Romania but it will be equipped, tested, and completed by Vard in Norway before it is handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency in 2023.
Naval Warfare

Israel Shipyards to supply landing ships for undisclosed African customer

16th March 2022

Mystery surrounds the identity of the latest African customer for Israel Shipyards.
Naval Warfare

Australia to invest even more money in naval infrastructure

16th March 2022

A large dry dock for Australia's navy will be the centrepiece of new construction in Western Australia.
Land Warfare

Indian close-in weapon system contenders gather momentum

16th March 2022

For a number of years, India has been seeking close-in air defence systems to protect its airbases.
Defence Notes

Leonardo outlines its Five Year Plan for European leadership

15th March 2022

Leonardo has released its five-year growth and development plan in order to position itself as a European leader in defence electronics.
Defence Notes

Romania pledges to raise defence spending

15th March 2022

Another European NATO member state aims to increase its defence budget, with Romania looking to spend 2.5% of GDP from 2023.
Air Warfare

Remarkable turnaround sees Germany pick F-35 and Eurofighter ECR

15th March 2022

Germany has decided it will buy both the F-35 and a Eurofighter electronic combat role aircraft, defying a proposal from the last government.
Naval Warfare

European Patrol Corvette contract could be signed in 2025

15th March 2022

Around 40 companies across Europe are already involved in the European Patrol Corvette project.
Naval Warfare

Croatia orders new patrol vessels from Vittoria Shipyard

15th March 2022

Croatia orders new coastal patrol vessels for use by law enforcement for littoral operations and SAR purposes.
Air Warfare

Pakistan indicates Turkish UAV procurements

15th March 2022

Pakistan is improving the air force's capability with new platforms such as UCAVs from Turkey.