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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Military Logistics

Hercules fuel efficiency studies show promise

12th April 2012

Wind tunnel experiments to boost the fuel efficiency of the C-130 Hercules have shown that a system of microvanes show the most promise. Lockheed Martin …
Digital Battlespace

Layered ISTAR 'critical' to evolving operations

11th April 2012

The UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) and Raytheon UK have described the use of layered ISTAR assets as ‘critical’ to current operations. According to RAF …
Uncrewed Vehicles

USN grounds Fire Scout

11th April 2012

The US Navy has grounded its MQ-8B Fire Scout fleet following two recent incidents, it has been announced. According to the Naval Air Systems Command …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Indian Navy launches third UAV squadron

11th April 2012

The Indian Navy has announced that it is due to commission a third UAV squadron on 11 April. In an effort to increase its surveillance …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DoD still awaiting benefits of LTA investment

10th April 2012

The US DoD is not benefiting enough from multi-million dollar investment in lighter-than-air (LTA) technology, the CEO of Bye Aerospace has warned. According to George …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon confirms Space Fence progress

2nd April 2012

A Raytheon official has confirmed that the company has demonstrated the capability of it Space Fence radar prototype during testing as part of USAF’s preliminary …
Defence Helicopter

QuadA2012: AAS-72X+ benefits from EC145 T2

2nd April 2012

EADS North America is offering the updated version of the EC145 to meet the expected needs of the US Army's Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) programme. …
Land Warfare

DefExpo 2012: Nexter expands presence in India

1st April 2012

Industry is seeing several major opportunities for artillery programmes in India, according to a Nexter executive. 'If there is one thing that Nexter is known …
Naval Warfare

Sagem EOMS-NG optronic system selected for French navy frigates

30th March 2012

Sagem has announced that it has signed a contract with French naval shipyard DCNS, under the French defence procurement agency (DGA) as contracting authority, for …
Digital Battlespace

First production RBE2 AESA radar delivered to Dassault Aviation

30th March 2012

Thales has announced that in February 2012 it delivered the first series-produced RBE2 radar with active electronically scanned array (AESA) to the Dassault Aviation facility …
Military Logistics

FIDAE 2012: Boeing offering surplus KC-135s to Latin American and Asia-Pacific nations

29th March 2012

Several Latin American countries have expressed an interest in purchasing surplus KC-135 Stratotankers, it has been revealed. According to Earl Godby, head of business development …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Helibras soon to begin local assembly of EC725s

29th March 2012

The Brazilian subsidiary of Eurocopter, Helibras, is preparing to start the assembly of EC725 helicopters for the Brazilian armed forces' H-XBR programme. A new final …
Digital Battlespace

UK Royal School of Artillery turns to simulated training

28th March 2012

The UK Royal School of Artillery (RSA) has conducted the second round of its Concept Capability Demonstrator (CCD) in an effort to demonstrate plans to …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Boeing offers AH-6i to South American customers

28th March 2012

Boeing negotiations with Chile over a possible purchase of the AH-6i have been revealed at FIDAE 2012. According to Brad Rounding, manager of AH-6 business …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Latin American countries express interest in former Marine Corps Sea Knights

28th March 2012

Three Latin American nations have expressed interest in purchasing former US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knights, it has been revealed. The aircraft, which are …
Land Warfare

Line-up confirmed for JLTV EMD phase

27th March 2012

The US DoD has received final bids for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme. In line …
Naval Warfare

Thales integrates VL_MICA missile with TACTICOS

27th March 2012

Thales has announced that the first operational naval VL_MICA missile world-wide has been successfully integrated with the Tacticos Combat Management System. This system is now …
Military Logistics

NDIA Logistics 2012: Logistics back in fashion, senior official boasts

27th March 2012

The military logistics sector has been described as the 'newest and coolest' market in defence, according to the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of …
Military Logistics

FIDAE 2012: A400M carrying out hot and high tests in South America

27th March 2012

Airbus Military is testing the hot and high credentials of its A400M airlifter with a tour of South America. The second prototype, dubbed 'Grizzly 2', …