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

Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo

18th February 2022

Rafael will host customers for a live demonstration of its popular RecceLite ISR targeting pod later this year.
Defence Notes

Is it time for the year of the Taiwan Tiger? (Opinion)

18th February 2022

Taiwan is under severe threat from Chinese military action. What are some out-of-the-box measures that Taiwan and friends could take?
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2022: IAI details Barak MX missile capabilities

18th February 2022

IAI expands on multi-layered approach to integrated air defence using Barak MX missile family, hinting at smart launcher function for better target acquisition; downplays reports of Moroccan acquisition.
Defence Notes

Logistics provider to implement savings for UK MoD

17th February 2022

Team Leidos is to produce £272 million in efficiencies under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme.
Air Warfare

USAF to use satellite simulator for guided weapon tests

17th February 2022

Broadsim Wavefront will be integrated into a test environment for networked, collaborative and autonomous USAF weapon systems.
Naval Warfare

QinetiQ supports Royal Navy electronic warfare contract

17th February 2022

QinetiQ is supporting RN efforts to enhance the EW capabilities of its ships.
Air Warfare

DARPA selects Dynetics for ACE programme

17th February 2022

Dynetics has been selected for the ACE programme, which aims to better inform pilots with group-level situational awareness and coordinated targeting responsibility.
Defence Notes

Qataris and Saudis gain PAC-3 flight test support

17th February 2022

Lockheed Martin is providing flight test support for the PAC-3 interceptor in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Air Warfare

Enduring performance: light attack aircraft in close air support (video)

17th February 2022

European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
Air Warfare

Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)

17th February 2022

As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2022: European firms join forces on next-gen rotorcraft engine project

17th February 2022

A new working group of European engine manufacturers is assessing which technologies could help NATO to develop a new medium-lift helicopter.
Defence Notes

Ukraine TB2 co-production deal strains Russian-Turkish relations

17th February 2022

The rise in popularity of the TB2 UAV among Russia’s neighbours may be leading the Kremlin to believe a ‘drone circle’ is being drawn around the country.
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus banks on ‘beauty’ of longer-range tanker for KC-Y

17th February 2022

Airbus has high hopes of landing a new tanker contract with the USAF, as it and prime Lockheed Martin bet on their joint LMXT concept to deliver an extended-range capability for the KC-Y programme.
Land Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael welcomes All-in-One into the SPYDER family

17th February 2022

The SPYDER-AIO integrates all the functions of a SPYDER GBAD system onto one platform.
Naval Warfare

Fifth Astute-class submarine undergoes milestone test

16th February 2022

BAE Systems announces the Anson Astute-class submarine has successfully completed a trim dive.
Defence Notes

Brazil earmarks strategic partners for 2022-2023 exports

16th February 2022

Some unfamiliar names were included in a list of countries Brazil will target for defence equipment exports.
Naval Warfare

Lockheed touts benefits of Aegis common source library

16th February 2022

The continuity provided by an Aegis common source library could yield dividends for various platforms and systems.
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2022: Boeing and Singapore pledge to share F-15SG data

16th February 2022

Boeing says a data exchange pipeline will store and facilitate the analysis of supply chain data for the F-15SG aircraft fleet.
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2022: Lockheed Martin targets higher F-35 production for 2022

16th February 2022

Lockheed Martin has revealed its F-35 production target for 2022, aiming for a marginal increase over 2021 output.