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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Digital Battlespace

DARPA chases comprehensive battlespace awareness with JAWS

1st March 2022

DARPA is exercising options on the JAWS contract for all-domain battle management planning software.
Land Warfare

THOR evolves into Mjölnir to hammer drones

1st March 2022

Leidos is working on a new prototype C-UAS solution called Mjölnir, which harnesses a high-power microwave weapon to defeat drones.
Naval Warfare

DSIT unveils WhitePointer underwater acoustic communications suite

1st March 2022

New solution offers underwater networked communication between various platforms at different distances from each other, DSIT claims.
Naval Warfare

Next-generation Italian submarine project passes system design review

1st March 2022

The U212 NFS programme will be a ‘catalyst for enhanced international skills technologies amongst EU and non-EU countries’, says OCCAR.
Land Warfare

Russian tactics in Ukraine reflect need for GBAD

1st March 2022

What should NATO planners take as initial lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war?
Defence Notes

South Korea tests L-SAM amongst other missile developments

1st March 2022

South Korea's most recent test encompassed a successful launch of the missile that will form the upper layer of Seoul’s multi-layered missile defence network.
Air Warfare

Malaysian MD 530G helicopters finally touch down

28th February 2022

The Malaysian Army is preparing to deploy its new MD 530G light attack helicopters after the delayed delivery of the six aircraft.
Defence Notes

European governments offer weapons to Ukrainian ground forces

28th February 2022

Ukrainian troops will receive anti-tank weapons, Stinger MANPADS and other materiel from European allies.
Naval Warfare

RN plans Type 45 ballistic missile defence, eyes future counter-hypersonic capability

28th February 2022

The UK RN will upgrade its Type 45 destroyers to provide a ballistic missile defence capability while detailing plans for the ship's replacements to feature counter-hypersonic equipment.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Poland fast-tracks Reapers with a wary eye on its eastern border

28th February 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is directly responsible for moves in Poland to fast-track the acquisition of MQ-9A Reaper MALE UASs, with more possible under the separate Zefir programme.
Naval Warfare

To block or not to block? That is the question for Turkey (Opinion)

28th February 2022

Turkey appears to favour implementing a clause in the Montreux Convention that could limit Russian Navy movements in the Black Sea against Ukraine – the practical advantages for Kyiv would be marginal but it would score a diplomatic and political victory.
Defence Notes

Russian defence industry faces long-term damage from US sanctions

28th February 2022

It may take time, but US-imposed sanctions will prevent Russia from accessing certain essential components such as microelectronics and chips. They will also affect the capacity of Russian industry to produce cutting-edge defence systems and hinder efforts by Moscow to match the technological trajectories of the West and China.
Defence Notes

India hopes for future field days for foreign producers

28th February 2022

Delhi wants to develop an advanced military production ecosystem, where foreign manufacturers invest, produce and export from India.
Air Warfare

Indian Navy completes its P-8I fleet

28th February 2022

The Indian Navy is stepping up training on the P-8I maritime patrol aircraft following the arrival of the latest aircraft from Boeing.
Defence Notes

Russian equipment losses underline hardy Ukrainian resistance

25th February 2022

Since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it has been met with a level of resistance powerful enough to destroy a wide range of equipment from helicopters and fighter jets to armoured vehicles.
Defence Notes

BAE Systems posts strong 2021 financials

25th February 2022

BAE Systems seems to have weathered the worst economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown in its latest preliminary full-year financial results.
Military Logistics

Serbia orders pair of C295M airlifters

25th February 2022

Serbia makes a much-needed move to bolster its tactical airlift capabilities.
Defence Notes

Ukraine invasion should prompt geostrategic rethink by outgunned and outnumbered UK (Opinion)

25th February 2022

The need for the UK to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine risks making the ‘Global Britain’ defence strategy appear a case study in hubris.
Defence Notes

UK sanctions aim to squeeze Russian defence companies

25th February 2022

The UK has hit major Russian defence companies, including Rostec, with sanctions in retaliation for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.