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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Air Warfare

Podcast: Critical Care episode 2 - Delivering a tailored approach to aircraft sustainment

27th January 2022

Welcome to Episode 2 of Shephard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world.
Naval Warfare

Indonesia awaits donated corvette from Seoul

27th January 2022

Indonesia has joined the queue to receive a decommissioned corvette from South Korea.
Air Warfare

Malaysia receives first leased AW139 helicopters

26th January 2022

Malaysia's air force is leasing four AW139 helicopters, and the first two were received last month.
Defence Notes

US service chiefs fear effects of funding impasse

26th January 2022

The US armed forces have been funded under a Continuing Resolution that will expire on 18 February —and service chiefs fear that a failure to approve a spending plan for the current fiscal year will adversely affect their ability to progress with modernisation efforts.
Air Warfare

Airbus predicts two-year wait for helicopter market recovery

26th January 2022

Following a surge in helicopter orders for 2021 compared to 2020, Airbus thinks it will take two to three years before sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Uncrewed Vehicles

‘Brotherly’ Pakistan-Turkey ties include UAV procurement

26th January 2022

The Pakistan Air Force is expected to unveil Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in March 2022, as it seeks to gain an advantage over Indian air defences.
Naval Warfare

Naval Warfare magazine: Ukraine Navy reconstruction, Next-generation destroyers and more

26th January 2022

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Naval Warfare

F126 frigates to feature NautIQ integrated platform management system

26th January 2022

Next-generation German Navy frigates will feature subsystems from Rolls-Royce Power Systems.
Special Operations

SEALs test UK-made underwater comms technology

26th January 2022

Systems from UK firm Succorfish underwent a week of tests with US Navy SEAL divers.
Air Warfare

US lines up pair of FMS deals for Egypt

26th January 2022

Pending final approval from Congress, Egypt will obtain 12 new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and additional SPS-48 air defence radar systems under the FMS programme.
Defence Notes

West bolsters Ukrainian arsenal as Russian threat looms

26th January 2022

Kiev has received a range of weapons, from next-generation light anti-tank weapons (NLAW) to Javelin and Stinger missiles.
Land Warfare

China donates equipment to Philippine military

26th January 2022

China has gifted a collection of different equipment to the Philippine military.
Air Warfare

Sweden terminates NH90 and Black Hawk power unit contract

25th January 2022

Sweden has terminated a contract with W5 Solutions for helicopter ground power units.
Training

Hürjet stays in the hunt for Malaysian tender as serial production looms

25th January 2022

TAI plans to build up to seven Hürjet single-engine, tandem-seat advanced supersonic trainer and light combat aircraft in the first year of mass production, followed by 24 per year thereafter.
Defence Notes

Leonardo claims ‘no evidence of issues’ on Kuwaiti Eurofighter deal

25th January 2022

Following reports of two individuals being referred for prosecution due to allegedly misusing public funds, linked to an order for 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, Leonardo has said it is not subject to a judicial investigation.
Air Warfare

Pakistan Navy inducts Sea Kings and Chinese-built frigate

25th January 2022

The Pakistan Navy has been boosted by the arrival of its most advanced warship ever, as well as second-hand Sea King naval helicopters.
Defence Notes

Artemis and AIMS-ISR integrate for cellular location

24th January 2022

CarteNav and Smith Myers have turned mobile phones into rescue beacons through Artemis and AIMS-ISR software integration.
Air Warfare

Collins Aerospace to provide subsystems for Osprey

24th January 2022

Order for V-22 ballistic signal transmission devices and canopy severance assemblies includes FMS customer Japan.
Naval Warfare

Israel orders three new submarines from TKMS

24th January 2022

The presence of an elongated sail on concept artwork and the high price tag of the submarines has prompted questions about the capabilities of new boats ordered by Israel from Germany.