All articles by John Hill

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

IT²EC 2025: Saab say training without UAVs is irrelevant

Saab held an exclusive media briefing during the IT²EC 2025 conference in Oslo, Norway last week, where it was suggested…
China encircles Taiwan, testing US strategic commitments in the Pacific

It has been a long time coming. The United States now acts in accordance with its calculus by broadening its…
IT²EC 2025: Nato group to simulate virtual hypersonic threats

Eight Nato members have started to model and simulate hypersonic threats and countermeasures. Nato’s Modelling and Simulation Group (MSG), which…
Europe should “work together” on lasers, MBDA chief urges

In a speech in Paris earlier this week, Eric Béranger, the chief executive of MBDA, a leading missile maker, proposed…
Singapore opens first sector of urban warfare facility

Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute (SAFTI) will improve training in built-up urban areas with the launch of the first sector…

Germany votes for defence spending reform

The German Parliament passed an amendment on March 18 to loosen enduring restraints on federal defence spending, offering the prospect…
MBDA say “we can” deliver Europe-sovereign systems when required

Eric Béranger, the chief executive of Europe’s foremost missile manufacturer MBDA, suggested the group will be able to deliver weapon…
UK Space Command trials “buddy system” to improve induction

UK Space Command introduced a “buddy system” designed to facilitate the training of new workers with little to no experience…
Thales’ SquadNet links vehicles into tactical communications

Thales has adapted its dimounted soldier radio – SquadNet – into a vehicle-borne variant to allow mounted troops to communicate…
UK Shadow Minister calls on MoD to prioritise “enablers” over “platforms”

The UK must focus on strategic enablers when it comes to defence procurement, urged James Cartlidge, the Shadow Defence Secretary,…