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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Defence Notes

US commits more HIMARS ammunition and artillery rounds to Ukraine

16th September 2022

The DoD has announced the 21st package of military assistance to Ukraine since August 2021.
Naval Warfare

US Navy retires USS Coronado

15th September 2022

The Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado was decommissioned on 14 September after a short service life.
Defence Notes

Vincorion, SFC Energy develop modular fuel cell

15th September 2022

Newly developed Portable Power Management Modules are suitable for special military operations and other purposes.
Digital Battlespace

Rheinmetall joins Helsing to accelerate AI for land systems

15th September 2022

German companies team up to apply digital capabilities at speed for land forces.
Defence Notes

Parker-Hannifin completes Meggitt acquisition

15th September 2022

US-based Parker Hannifin says its acquisition of Meggitt brings complementary capabilities to its portfolio.
Defence Notes

Ukraine plans to spend 13% of GDP on defence in 2023

14th September 2022

Plans for 2023 would put Ukraine among the top European countries for defence spending.
Defence Notes

OGMA to provide support for EMEA Super Tucano customers

14th September 2022

OGMA will become the first EMEA company to provide maintenance and other support services for A-29 Super Tucano operators in the region.
Naval Warfare

M134D adds firepower to Kraken craft

14th September 2022

The Dillon Aero M134D Minigun is a ‘true force multiplier’, says K50 vessel manufacturer Kraken Technology Group.
Naval Warfare

OSI sees benefits in cementing relationship with ARCHE in Germany

14th September 2022

OSI hopes to seal an in-country service partnership with ARCHE for German naval programmes.
Defence Notes

Lithuania to buy drones and receive more Javelins, JLTVs

14th September 2022

New UASs and more Javelin antitank missiles will be procured by Lithuania.
Air Warfare

How open avionics are enabling the next generation of air dominance (Studio)

14th September 2022

Sixth-generation fighter platforms, their pilots and the future of allied air dominance will face more challenges than ever before, including a complex international security environment, rapidly evolving technologies, and scale from near-peer threats.
Defence Notes

General Electric wraps up second XA100 engine test series

13th September 2022

General Electric's XA100 engine has completed another test milestone.
Defence Notes

SAIC to support Missile Defense Agency analysis and modelling effort

13th September 2022

SAIC will work to evolve a capability to model expected performance of the US Missile Defense System.
Digital Battlespace

US Air Force orders ASARS-2B radar sensors for U-2 Dragon Lady

13th September 2022

Sole-source supplier Raytheon is providing advanced radar equipment for the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft.
Naval Warfare

MSPO 2022: Miecznik frigate programme solidifies with two framework deals for Babcock

12th September 2022

The three-frigate Miecznik programme for the Polish Navy continues to take shape with the latest contracts announced at MSPO 2022.
Defence Notes

Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)

12th September 2022

Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Digital Battlespace

Inmarsat clinches Commercial Broadband Satellite Program work

12th September 2022

Inmarsat will provide military C-, Ku-, Ka- and X-band satellite services for mobile and fixed transceivers.
Naval Warfare

USN orders more 57mm naval gun mounts

12th September 2022

Three extra Mk110 Mod 0 57mm naval gun mounts will be delivered to the USN by May 2024.
Air Warfare

Australia contemplates C-130J replacement and JTAC training aircraft

12th September 2022

Australia is thinking ahead to an enlarged transport fleet to replace current C-130Js, plus it has got the ball rolling on the lease of aircraft for JTAC training.