All articles by John Hill

Reporter for Global Defence Technology digi-mag and its sister sites: Army, Airforce and Naval Technology.

UK send military platforms to Ukraine following US rollback

The UK announced another wave of military assistance to Ukraine’s Armed Forces valued at £150m ($187.5m) as the nation led…
More UTAAS modules for CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

Sweden’s defence prime Saab will build universal tank and anti-aircraft systems (UTAAS), a sight and fire control system built for…
US sanctions target revenue for Iranian armed forces

The US State Department issued sanctions against international networks channelling revenue to the Iranian military on 6 February 2025. Sepehr…
More THAAD systems to come as US prioritise missile defence

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a follow-on development contract, with a ceiling value of up to…
China move to strengthen control over military development

As chairman of the Central Military Commission, China’s president, Xi Jinping, revised regulations on scientific research relating to military equipment.…

Ukraine will deploy Gimli – a new line of logistical UGVs

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence announced it has codified and adopted a new line of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), known as…
Canada return US tariffs: affecting aerospace, UAS, and firearms

The Canadian government will return tariffs on American goods after the new US government, led by President Donald Trump, imposed…
Hegseth plans sweeping overhaul of the US Pentagon

Ahead of his accession to lead the US Department of Defense (DoD), Pete Hegseth announced a loaded agenda to roll…
Pentagon suspends funding, throwing Ukraine aid into question

The US Department of Defense (DoD) will “temporarily pause” financial assistance to determine what programs, projects, and activities may be…
Hegseth to replicate Israeli “Iron Dome for America”

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick for US Defense Secretary, breathed life into an ambitious plan to deploy “the Iron…