https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/Defence Notes Newsen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 00:26:04 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/sof-week-2026-us-military-tests-ai-algorithm-to-support-missions-in-low-light-scenarios/SOF Week 2026: US military tests AI algorithm to support missions in low-light scenariosFlavia Camargos Pereirahttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/sof-week-2026-us-military-tests-ai-algorithm-to-support-missions-in-low-light-scenarios/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Image_showing_the_difference_between_standard_night_vision_and_Deepnight_Night_Vision.jpgThe US Army and USAF are evaluating an AI-enabled imaging capability from Deepnight designed to enhance low-light and no-light operations across multiple platforms and environments.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/industrial-capacity-under-scrutiny-US-approves-further-8-6-billion-middle-east-arms-sale/Industrial capacity under scrutiny as US approves further $8.6 billion Middle East arms saleLucy Powellhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/industrial-capacity-under-scrutiny-US-approves-further-8-6-billion-middle-east-arms-sale/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/PAC-3-MSE_US_Army2_8VQ90Zm.jpgThe fast-tracked emergency approvals come as the conflict in the Middle East stretches out into its third month, after Iranian attacks depleted US allies’ missile stockpiles and testing air defence systems.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/intelligence-innovation-from-data-overload-to-decision-advantage-podcast/Intelligence innovation: From data overload to decision advantage (Podcast)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/intelligence-innovation-from-data-overload-to-decision-advantage-podcast/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Rafael_podcasts_INTELLIGENCE.jpgAs militaries face an overwhelming flow of data, the challenge is shifting from collection to delivering fast, actionable insights that drive decision-making. Advances in AI and data integration are helping armed forces move beyond siloed systems to generate real-time intelligence across domains and allies.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/sponsored-saha-2026-to-convene-the-global-defence-ecosystem/SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence EcosystemIndustry Spotlighthttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/sponsored-saha-2026-to-convene-the-global-defence-ecosystem/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/hero_banner2.pngSAHA 2026 brings global defence and aerospace leaders to Istanbul for partnerships, launches, panels and high-value meetings.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/teledyne-flir-adds-gps-denied-3d-mapping-capabilities-to-its-cbrn-uncrewed-platforms/Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platformsFlavia Camargos Pereirahttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/teledyne-flir-adds-gps-denied-3d-mapping-capabilities-to-its-cbrn-uncrewed-platforms/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/SkyRanger_R70_quadcopter_fitted_with_Hovermap_LiDAR_Payload.jpgIn a partnership with Emesent, Teledyne FLIR will equip its autonomous air, ground and detection systems with the Hovermap LiDAR payload in a move that highlights a broader market shift towards modular architectures, shared payloads and interoperability across platforms.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/us-seeks-to-increase-missile-defence-budget-by-32-in-fy2027-approaching-53-billion/US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptorsFlavia Camargos Pereirahttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/us-seeks-to-increase-missile-defence-budget-by-32-in-fy2027-approaching-53-billion/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/SM-3_Block_IIA_missile_kRfVlRl.jpgThe Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the MDA’s SM-3 IIA by more than 1,000%.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/us-army-partners-with-global-military-products-to-surge-munition-production/US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions productionFlavia Camargos Pereirahttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/us-army-partners-with-global-military-products-to-surge-munition-production/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Steel_cartridge_cases_produced_at_QCCCF._Photo_Dori_Whipple_Joint_Munitions_Command.jpgGlobal Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/studio-growing-a-digital-backbone-an-essential-capability-for-the-multi-domain-battlespace/Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespaceStudiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/studio-growing-a-digital-backbone-an-essential-capability-for-the-multi-domain-battlespace/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Digitalisation7.jpgFuture operational superiority will be defined by the ability to connect systems, data and personnel into a wider network. For armed forces, this creates the need for a digital backbone that integrates and enhances sensors and effectors of all kinds.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/estonia-looks-to-be-smart-adaptable-and-co-operative-in-the-face-of-russian-threat/Estonia opts for smart, adaptable and cooperative solutions in the face of Russian threatDamian Kemphttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/estonia-looks-to-be-smart-adaptable-and-co-operative-in-the-face-of-russian-threat/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Estonia_Russia_Ukraine_CV90_Threod_Systems_Milrem_Marduk_Rantelon_HIMARS-1.jpgEstonian-made equipment is being put through the toughest of evaluations in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers resisting the full-scale Russian invasion which began in 2022. The country has long seen the threat and is continuing to adapt for the future.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/estonia-looks-to-boost-industry-for-self-defence-says-countrys-economic-minister/Estonia boosting defence industry with lessons from Ukraine, says country’s economic ministerDamian Kemphttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/estonia-looks-to-boost-industry-for-self-defence-says-countrys-economic-minister/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Estonia_Ukraine_Russia_CV90_Erkki_Keldo.jpgEstonia is looking to boost its local defence industry with directed funding, industry parks, support through international orders for equipment and rapid prototyping.