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

Why the threat environment is driving the need for a connected battlespace (Studio)

21st July 2022

Multi-domain operations and a connected battlespace will help militaries make better decisions faster.
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2022: UK solidifies hypersonics team plan

21st July 2022

The RAF Rapid Capabilities Office is sponsoring the HVX initiative to develop a UK hypersonic platform — with a cold test of a full-scale engine expected by late 2022.
Defence Notes

South Korea plans to set up a strategic command

21st July 2022

With Kim Jong-un showing no signs of mellowing, South Korea is planning to establish a strategic command to coordinate strikes and responses to North Korean provocations.
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin poised to continue Belgian F-16 support via FMS

20th July 2022

Additional support from Lockheed Martin for Belgian F-16As would supplement an existing FMS case.
Defence Notes

How can Sweden and Finland enhance NATO readiness?

20th July 2022

After joining the NATO alliance, Sweden and Finland will bring capable armed forces equipped with modern capabilities.
Defence Notes

Boeing tapped for C-17 support in UAE

20th July 2022

Boeing will provide software and hardware for UAE-operated C-17 Globemaster IIIs if a proposed FMS deal goes through.
Air Warfare

KF-21 fighter performs maiden flight in South Korea

20th July 2022

South Korea's most expensive defence project ever achieved a milestone when the KF-21 fighter took to the air for the first time in July.
Air Warfare

Delivering the future of air dominance (Studio)

19th July 2022

Raytheon Technologies is highlighting its air dominance capabilities at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Land Warfare

Former Secretary of Defense claims US Army is in a ‘budget crunch’

19th July 2022

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said the US Army is being forced ‘to pay the bills’ for other services that did not reform themselves internally.
Digital Battlespace

US contracts L3Harris, Northrop Grumman for missile-tracking satellite layer to counter hypersonic threats

19th July 2022

The US Space Development agency has contracted with L3Harris and Northrop Grumman to deliver prototype satellites to provide a global missile warning and tracking capability that can detect hypersonic weapons.
Defence Notes

Mercury mPOD electronic attack training system enters new test phase

19th July 2022

Mercury Systems' mPOD programmable electronic attack training system has commenced its final flight trials.
Defence Notes

DARPA and US Air Force complete second hypersonic weapon flight test

19th July 2022

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman announced on 18 July that they have completed the second flight test of the scramjet-powered HAWC.
Air Warfare

Farnborough 2022: Rafael lifts the lid on Ice Breaker missile

18th July 2022

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcased the Ice Breaker missile for the first time on 18 July.
Defence Notes

Iron Dome put to live-fire test by US Marine Corps

18th July 2022

A Rafael Iron Dome launcher and Tamir interceptor missile have been successfully deployed in a live-fire test by the US Marine Corps.
Air Warfare

Farnborough 2022: Tempest Future Combat Air System demonstrator to fly within the next five years

18th July 2022

The UK government announced on the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow that a low-observable demonstrator for the UK-led Tempest Future Combat Air System (FCAS) would fly within the next five years.
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2022: Nir-Or pitches large-area cockpit display for advanced combat aircraft

18th July 2022

A large area display from Israeli company Nir-Or features fully dual-redundant screens with optical touchscreen functionality.
Air Warfare

Farnborough 2022: Lockheed Martin delivers LANCE airborne directed-energy weapon to US Air Force Research Laboratory

18th July 2022

The new LANCE airborne directed-energy weapon features far better SWaP characteristics than a solution Lockheed Martin provided for the US Army five years ago.
Naval Warfare

South Korea to buy MK 54 torpedoes for helicopter use

18th July 2022

South Korea will arm its MH-60R helicopters with American lightweight torpedoes.
Digital Battlespace

HRL composes ELGAR to improve G-band electronics

15th July 2022

DARPA wants to maximise the opportunities offered by the G-band spectrum.