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Air Warfare

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.

Defence Notes

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.

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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.

Defence Notes

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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Israel tests Arrow-3

18th January 2022

The latest Arrow-3 trial, conducted in central Israel, saw two interceptors fired to destroy an inbound target.
Land Warfare

South Korea achieves largest ever export military sale with UAE missile contract

18th January 2022

The UAE is boosting its medium-range air defence capabilities, with a first-of-a-kind sale for the South Korean KM-SAM.
Air Warfare

Bangkok looks to the future with new Thai fighters

17th January 2022

Thailand wants nothing less than the fifth-generation F-35 in order to modernise its fighter fleet.
Training

Indian IJT inches closer to production as air force waits

17th January 2022

HAL has made progress with its IJT after a redesign, but nobody is yet saying when it might reach the hands of the Indian Air Force.
Naval Warfare

Indonesia commissions hospital ship and stealthy trimaran

17th January 2022

The Indonesian Navy has a diverse fleet of vessels, and two more interesting locally built types have just been added to the fleet.
Air Warfare

Saab to upgrade Hungarian Gripens

17th January 2022

MS20 Block 2 upgrade will enhance sensor, communications and weapons capabilities of Hungarian Gripen aircraft.
Digital Battlespace

Rafael tests third-generation RecceLite XR pod

17th January 2022

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completed development of its latest RecceLite system and successfully tested it.
Land Warfare

France selects Saab’s Barracuda camouflage systems

17th January 2022

Saab has been selected to provide its Barracuda camouflage systems for the French Armed Forces.
Air Warfare

Tu-160M takes off from Kazan

17th January 2022

The first upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber for the Russian Air Force made its first flight on 12 January.
Defence Notes

Taiwan allocates record defence budget for 2022

16th January 2022

Facing increasing belligerence from China, Taipei has significantly boosted defence spending, especially for domestically-produced weapons.
Air Warfare

Australia receives first upgraded C-130J

16th January 2022

Australia is upgrading its C-130J fleet and has prepared the way for a future P-8A upgrade, but the RAAF is struggling with its much-delayed C-27J programme.
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Singapore brings home additional batches of helicopters

14th January 2022

Singapore has received new batches of helicopters from France and the US.
Naval Warfare

BrahMos finally finds an export customer

14th January 2022

The Philippines becomes the first customer for the BrahMos missile, which India has been diligently marketing for years.
Defence Notes

BAE Systems touts benefits of digital engineering

14th January 2022

Following a recent contract award from the USN, BAE Systems spoke to Shephard about the benefits of digital modelling and engineering approaches.
Defence Notes

Boeing figures show higher Apache and F-15 deliveries in 2021

14th January 2022

More attack helicopters and F-15 Eagle fighters reached customers in 2021 than in 2020.
Naval Warfare

Hensoldt joins the Type 212CD supply chain

14th January 2022

The German-Norwegian Type 212CD programme marks the first time that OMS 150 and OMS 300 optronic masts will be installed in tandem.
Naval Warfare

Peru sets out naval modernisation plans for 2022

14th January 2022

Peru continues to upgrade its naval capabilities despite its limited budget.
Naval Warfare

Italian future submarine programme takes a step forward

14th January 2022

Construction is underway of the first U212NFS submarine for the Italian Navy.
Air Warfare

US signals continued maintenance of Greek F-16 engines

14th January 2022

The Greek government has requested parts and services under the FMS programme to support follow-on depot-level maintenance and sustainment of F100-PW-229 aircraft engines.

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