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

Korean Air to develop a loyal wingman for ROKAF

24th August 2022

South Korea is joining the loyal wingman bandwagon, with a domestic company contracted to produce a detailed design for a new UAV.
Defence Notes

Asension to boost Australian space sensors

23rd August 2022

A contract awarded through the Defence Innovation Hub will see the delivery of space-based tactical sensor and is an important step for Australia to grow its domestic space capabilities.
Defence Notes

Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa

22nd August 2022

Mozambican troops have successfully used Israeli-supplied MCTECH MC-Horizon counter-UAS systems to neutralise drones operated by Islamic State.
Defence Notes

Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes (podcast)

19th August 2022

The Shephard Media news team looks at naval UAV programmes in development and the various problems and opportunities that uncrewed aircraft present in the maritime domain.
Air Warfare

India struggles to find a path forward for AEW aircraft

19th August 2022

India desperately needs more AEW aircraft, but its demand for an indigenous solution has slowed the acquisition process right down.
Defence Notes

Australia seeks more intelligence processing capability

18th August 2022

The Australian military is seeking to enhance its ability to process and use data gathered by various ISR platforms.
Defence Notes

Rolls-Royce gains major deal to support T-45 Goshawk engine

18th August 2022

New contract to support the Ardour turbofan is worth more than $1 billion.
Air Warfare

France and UK eye mutual benefits from potential RAF secondments

18th August 2022

Could the RAF transfer crews from soon-to-be-retired platforms to France in a new example of cross-Channel collaboration?
Defence Notes

European Commission allocates over €25.5 million to AI projects

16th August 2022

Among the initiatives selected in the EDF 2021 Calls for Proposals are plans to develop an AI-based application for imagery intelligence, enhance cyber defence operations, improve AI for military applications and develop an AI-based language solution.
Training

US Air Force tests emerging space and cyber tech during Red Flag

16th August 2022

This year's third Red Flag exercise provided the US Air Force with the right environment to test emerging space and cyber technologies.
Land Warfare

Motorola Solutions takes over Australian radio firm Barrett Communications

16th August 2022

A well-established Australian radio manufacturer has been bought out by an American communications company.
Naval Warfare

Raytheon continues Mk31 RAM support services

15th August 2022

Raytheon will complete the latest design agent and engineering support contract for the Mk31 RAM by July 2023.
Naval Warfare

Estonia, Finland plan to throw noose around Russian Baltic fleet

15th August 2022

A move by Estonia and Finland to integrate their respective coastal defence systems would turn the Gulf of Finland into an ‘internal sea’ for NATO.
Defence Notes

Accelerated introduction of new military procurement law reflects changed priorities in France

15th August 2022

The French government is bringing a new Military Programming Law into force two years ahead of schedule.
Defence Notes

The world allows China to encircle, blockade and intimidate Taiwan (Opinion)

15th August 2022

Belligerent China spit the dummy and attempted to bludgeon Taiwan into submission with its largest military exercises in recent memory.
Defence Notes

Danes commit to more Ukraine military aid

12th August 2022

Denmark will chip in $113 million as part of a 26-nation commitment to provide an extra $1.55 billion in military support for Ukraine.
Defence Notes

Brazil receives first A330 for multi-role operations

12th August 2022

A pair of A330s will be converted by Airbus for aerial refuelling, logistical support, humanitarian aid, and medical evacuations.
Defence Notes

UK says Saky explosions leave Russian Navy Black Sea aviation fleet 'significantly degraded'

12th August 2022

Russian Black Sea naval aviation has taken a serious hit from a recent Ukrainian strike, according to analysis from the UK MoD.
Air Warfare

Air Warfare magazine: Cargo UAS; Tanker aircraft; and more

12th August 2022

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