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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Digital Battlespace

Raytheon achieves US Air Force Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system IOC

10th August 2022

Raytheon Intelligence & Space has delivered the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system (Global ASNT) to the USAF.
Defence Notes

Russian weapons riddled with Western electronic components, RUSI finds

10th August 2022

Russian weapons used in its invasion of Ukraine are full of Western-made electronic components, a report from the RUSI think tank has found.
Air Warfare

Bangladesh joins the TB2 club, apparently

10th August 2022

Media reports suggest that the Bangladesh military has opted for the hottest UAV on the market at the moment, the Bayraktar TB2.
Defence Notes

General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels

9th August 2022

The latest $1.4 billion contract modification for General Dynamics NASSCO covers a new Expeditionary Sea Base ship and two more John Lewis-class fleet oilers.
Defence Notes

Tritium light source manufacturer absorbs ripple effects of Russia-Ukraine war

9th August 2022

A Swiss manufacturer of self-powered illumination technology for weapon sights and other military applications notes a fall in market demand after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Defence Notes

QinetiQ wins technical services tender for US Army DEVCOM

9th August 2022

QinetiQ is to provide technical services to US Army DEVCOM for system development, fabrication, sensor and system integration, prototyping of multi-function sensor suites, and technology assessment efforts.
Defence Notes

Northrop Grumman looks to evolve AARGM-ER for Stand-in Attack Weapon edge

9th August 2022

Northrop Grumman has detailed why its Stand-in Attack Weapon missile concept stands out as an attractive offer for the US Air Force.
Naval Warfare

India commences first ever MRO on a USN vessel

9th August 2022

The USN has appointed an Indian shipyard to maintain one of its vessels for the first time.
Air Warfare

Boeing gains more work on Saudi SLAM-ERs

8th August 2022

Boeing is to provide data link pod assemblies for SLAM-ER missiles destined for Saudi Arabia.
Air Warfare

US Air Force orders JASSM-ER conversions

8th August 2022

Lockheed Martin is to convert AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles to aid test and simulation activities by the USAF.
Naval Warfare

US Navy modifies Over-the-Horizon Weapon System missile deal for Raytheon

8th August 2022

OTH-WS is intended to provide a long range anti-ship, over-the-horizon offensive anti-surface warfare capability to USN.
Defence Notes

Western reinforcement helping Ukraine protect itself, UK defence exports director says

8th August 2022

Western equipment sent to Ukraine is helping reinforce Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s invasion, the head of the UK's Defence and Security Exports agency told Shephard.
Defence Notes

Irate China goes ballistic after Pelosi visits Taiwan

8th August 2022

Taiwan was on high alert while China militarily threatened it to the hilt. Beijing took the opportunity offered by Pelosi's visit to express its ambition to conquer the democratically governed nation.
Defence Notes

US Army and Navy target improved comms and signal processing

5th August 2022

Expedition Technology has received three small business innovation research awards from the US Army and US Navy’s Office of Naval Research to develop AI and machine learning technologies.
Defence Notes

Ukraine conflict prompts precision strike and artillery shift in the Baltics

5th August 2022

The Baltic states are fine-tuning their pre-war defence procurement plans following lessons learned from the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, with a renewed focus on long-range and precision fire capabilities.
Air Warfare

India faces a crisis in its fighter squadrons

5th August 2022

India is facing a crisis with crashes of older fighters, falling squadron numbers and delays in acquisition programmes.
Defence Notes

BAE Systems invests in next-gen 155mm ammunition

4th August 2022

BAE Systems is developing next-generation 155mm ammunition technology with a range of base and fuze options for land and naval applications
Training

CAE Perspective: Solutions for ISR Data Overload (sponsored)

4th August 2022

To fight the near-peer conflict of the near future, Intelligence / Surveillance / Reconnaissance (ISR) professionals must cope with ambiguity, uncertainty, disparity, and the sheer volume of information.
Air Warfare

Leidos Australia to acquire Cobham’s Special Mission aircraft unit

4th August 2022

The pending acquisition of Cobham's Special Mission business unit would allow expansion into a new area for Leidos Australia.