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

Lockheed Martin gains more Aegis Weapon System capability build work for US Navy

5th September 2022

Lockheed Martin continues to integrate the Aegis Weapon System aboard Arleigh Burke-class vessels.
Defence Notes

When the shoe fits: Greece looks to US and Israel for UAV and counter-drone solutions

5th September 2022

Greece aims to buy Israeli C-UAS equipment and it also plans to acquire the MQ-9B SeaGuardian — albeit for a hefty price.
Defence Notes

MSPO 2022: Polish 2023 budget places emphasis on deterrence against Russia

5th September 2022

Poland expects to spend 4% of GDP on defence in 2023 when all sources of funding are taken into account.
Defence Notes

Embraer makes progress with Portuguese KC-390 test campaign

2nd September 2022

Embraer has provided an update on the Portuguese Air Force KC-390 test campaign.
Digital Battlespace

DARPA envisages smarter sensors with FENCE Phase 2 awards

2nd September 2022

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are working on a DARPA programme to create neuromorphic IR camera technologies.
Air Warfare

Kilgore and Armtec to supply US and allies with infrared flare countermeasures

1st September 2022

MJU-61A/B flares will be provided to the USAF and five FMS customers.
Air Warfare

Raytheon to produce Lot 36 AMRAAMs for US Air Force and FMS recipients

1st September 2022

Raytheon has received a contract modification to provide AMRAAMs for the USAF and 19 FMS customers.
Defence Notes

Moldova unveils meagre defence budget growth amid lingering Russian threat

1st September 2022

Despite the latest incremental increase to its defence budget and the danger of the war in Ukraine spilling over into Transnistria, funding remains too low for Moldova to buy new military hardware.
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Boeing to lead GMD system integration effort

1st September 2022

Boeing will be responsible for the integration, installation and testing of the US next-generation ballistic missile defence system.
Defence Notes

Gripen campaign losses leave Saab questioning Swedish government support

1st September 2022

A lack of Gripen export orders has left Saab frustrated and longing for additional support from the Swedish government.
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Taiwan delineates defence priorities in new budget

1st September 2022

Taiwan has reportedly inked a deal for MQ-9Bs, while it is also concentrating on rocket artillery more than tube artillery.
Defence Notes

Taiwan boosts defence budget in light of China’s threatening antics

31st August 2022

Taiwan is boosting its defence budget, and at the same time seeking weapons from the US and enhancing indigenous missile production.
Defence Notes

Stark choices confront constrained UK (Opinion)

30th August 2022

Is the next Prime Minister capable of finding a solution for the crisis facing the UK, as the country grapples with a cost of living crisis and an economy entering a recession at the same time as Cold War levels of defence investment are needed?
Naval Warfare

Ingalls Shipbuilding to prepare newest Zumwalt-class destroyer for combat

30th August 2022

The USN has awarded Ingalls Shipbuilding a contract for combat systems availability work on USS Lyndon B. Johnson.
Naval Warfare

LIG Nex1 receives improved Blue Shark torpedo development contract

29th August 2022

A South Korean firm has received a contract to improve the country's lightweight torpedo, while the ROK Navy has also recently established a new naval aviation command.
Defence Notes

SAIC contracted for US Navy network support

26th August 2022

Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) has been awarded a $163 million USN contract to support the shore networks for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Shore Networks Branch.
Defence Notes

US announces new $2.98 billion military aid package for Ukraine

25th August 2022

This forms the largest single US assistance package to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February, covering thousands of artillery and mortar rounds, UAS and six NASAMS missile systems.
Defence Notes

RQ-4 to support US hypersonic missile test efforts

25th August 2022

RQ-4B Global Hawks will be integrated with advanced payloads to give the aircraft the capability to support testing of hypersonic vehicles for the US military.
Defence Notes

Russia's new maritime doctrine big on naval rivalry, short on realism

24th August 2022

Russia's July 2022 Maritime Doctrine is noticeably more ideological, closer to Soviet concepts and oriented towards rivalry with the USA and naval aspirations.