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

Textron unveils SECAT expeditionary cargo craft

7th February 2022

Textron Systems believes surface effect ship technology could be used to provide specialised performance capabilities that traditional monohull vessels cannot.
Naval Warfare

Sophisticated wave modelling aids USN seabasing

7th February 2022

General Dynamics subsidiary Applied Physical Sciences continues its work on environmental and ship motion forecasting for the USN.
Defence Notes

Russian S-400s reach Belarus for ‘training exercise’

7th February 2022

Russia may use an exercise in Belarus on 10-20 February to augment its forces before an invasion of Ukraine.
Defence Notes

Energetic exports mask modernisation issues for Ukrainian industry

7th February 2022

While much attention focuses on the equipment Ukraine is receiving from foreign allies in its current stand-off with Russia, the domestic defence industry has been particularly active in overseas markets.
Air Warfare

UK MoD invests in Falklands amid Argentine protests

4th February 2022

The UK MoD has appointed Aquila for air traffic support in the Falklands, while Argentina criticises British presence in the region.
Defence Notes

Steady production no guarantee of KC-46 avoiding further troubles

4th February 2022

As Boeing continues to maintain a strong KC-46 production record, will negotiations between the manufacturer and the USAF on a RVS 2.0 baseline configuration prove pivotal to overcoming technical difficulties?
Uncrewed Vehicles

First Reaper meets Dutch MoD requirements

4th February 2022

The Netherlands will continue its acceptance flight programme for MQ-9A Reaper UAVs.
Naval Warfare

USN to commission newest Independence-variant LCS

4th February 2022

The ship’s homeport will be at Naval Base San Diego in California.
Defence Notes

Twin FMS deals support ballistic missile defence in Saudi Arabia and UAE

4th February 2022

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are requesting missile defence equipment from the US under the FMS programme.
Air Warfare

F-16V sale to Jordan passes muster with State Department

4th February 2022

Jordan has requested 16 F-16s upgraded to the Block 70 (F-16V) configuration plus a plethora of associated subsystems and weapons, training services and logistical support in an FMS package worth more than $4 billion.
Defence Notes

Indian defence budget focuses on technology at home

4th February 2022

India's new defence budget sees slow but steady growth for the coming year, despite the tensions it is experiencing with China and Pakistan.
Defence Notes

NZ gives gloomy assessment of defence environment

4th February 2022

Strategic competition and climate change were highlighted as the primary security threats for New Zealand in a recently issued report.
Defence Notes

Latvian Defence Minister fears insufficient military budget

3rd February 2022

Latvia's Minister of Defence has stressed the need to raise the military budget amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Naval Warfare

Anduril acquisition reflects growing interest in AUVs

3rd February 2022

The AUV space is seen as a growing sector with deterring and defeating near-peer competitors requiring undersea capabilities.
Defence Notes

GAO calls for MDA to change cost estimates

3rd February 2022

The US GAO has released a report pointing out that the MDA's cost estimates for systems that detect, track and defeat missiles are incomplete.
Air Warfare

F-15EX passes missile firing milestone

3rd February 2022

A USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft has test-fired a missile for the first time.
Defence Notes

What’s in a name? Poland revamps its procurement agencies

3rd February 2022

The Polish MoD has introduced organisational reforms as it strives to make defence procurement processes smoother — but without broader political consensus, attempts at reform could fall flat.
Naval Warfare

AUKUS rocks the boat (Comment)

3rd February 2022

From the surprise announcement of AUKUS to Brazil’s steady development of a nuclear-powered submarine, 2021 saw a year of rapid developments as SSNs continue to be some of the most sought-after assets for navies globally. What does 2022 have in store?
Defence Notes

Global defence producers to discover Saudi Arabia’s market potential at Kingdom’s first-ever industry show (Sponsored)

3rd February 2022

World Defense Show in Riyadh from 6-9 March will catalyse partnerships between international companies and the national defence ecosystem