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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Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Moog showcases turreted weapons systems

20th June 2022

Moog exhibits their range of turreted weapons systems and new Counter Measure Director system this week at Eurosatory.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Carboteh remasters the art of deception

20th June 2022

Technology from Slovenia spoofs aircraft into firing their chaff and other countermeasures against imaginary MANPADS.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Hermes takes off in Switzerland

20th June 2022

The ADS-15 UAV (the Swiss designation for the Hermes 900) performed its first test flight on 15 June before planned transfer to the Swiss Air Force in the second half of the year.
Defence Notes

Eurosatory 2022: Eurenco seals three deals

20th June 2022

Eurenco revealed at Eurosatory that it is to provide 155mm modular charges, components for antitank weapons and combustible items for 120mm tank ammunition.
Defence Notes

Why is China allowed to freely threaten war? (Opinion)

20th June 2022

China used the opportunity afforded by Shangri-La Dialogue 2022 to advocate war and browbeat Taiwan.
Naval Warfare

China launches Fujian, its third aircraft carrier

20th June 2022

To surprisingly restrained fanfare, China launched its largest and most-capable aircraft carrier yet.
Naval Warfare

India extends defence support to Vietnam

20th June 2022

Closer Indian and Vietnam strategic ties were underscored by the handover of a dozen Indian-designed interceptor boats to the Vietnam Border Guard.
Digital Battlespace

Bittium Tough SDR radios - unique features summarized (Sponsored)

18th June 2022

Bittium Tough SDR Vehicular and Handheld radios are unique in their performance in leading the mobile troops and forming the situation awareness on the battlefield.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: IAI Green Lotus surveillance system blossoms

17th June 2022

IAI unveiled its Green Lotus surveillance system, protecting assets from a range of aerial- and ground-based threats, at Eurosatory 2022.
Digital Battlespace

Transform real world complexity into a virtual one (Sponsored)

17th June 2022

V5D is a software ecosystem that fundamentally changes the way in which users manage their GIS data and the production of large-scale digital twin environments.
Defence Notes

Eurosatory 2022: Avon Protection eyes data integration into CBRN equipment

17th June 2022

Users of CBRN protective equipment are increasingly looking to integrate and display mission-critical data.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Saab Barracuda debuts 'Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak'

17th June 2022

Saab Barracuda has added the Soldier System cloak to its range of concealment devices.
Defence Notes

Eurosatory 2022: MKU redefines fleet control systems in Europe

17th June 2022

MKU Germany unveiled its Autro Platform Intelligence fleet control system at Eurosatory 2022.
Defence Notes

Netherlands selects C-390 to replace C-130 airlifters

17th June 2022

The Netherlands is to procure C-390 aircraft to replace a retiring C-130 fleet.
Defence Notes

Eurosatory 2022: EODH and KMW renew their vows

17th June 2022

New agreement signed at Eurosatory 2022 includes MBT protection upgrade packages and joint marketing of the EODH-made Hoplite 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle.
Naval Warfare

China innovates with ‘drone’ mothership, USVs and semi-submersible transports

17th June 2022

China continues to invest heavily in new capabilities, with a 'drone mothership', new stealth USVs, semi-submersible mobile platforms and landing craft all appearing in recent weeks.
Defence Notes

OSI and Royal Canadian Navy team up to test collision avoidance system

16th June 2022

OSI and the Royal Canadian Navy are preparing to test an integrated collision avoidance system.
Defence Notes

US announces largest-ever Ukraine support package

16th June 2022

The latest $1 billion tranche of US military aid to Ukraine includes HIMARS ammunition.
Defence Notes

Clarion Defence and Security signs partnership agreement with Shephard Media ahead of DSEI 2023

16th June 2022

PARIS, 16 June 2022 – Shephard Media, the specialist defence marketing and business information provider, has signed a partnership agreement with Clarion Defence & Security …