All articles by John Hill

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

Malaysia face decisions for future maritime rotary fleet

The Malaysian Navy will balance capabilities across its maritime helicopter fleet to secure its exclusive economic zone, stretching across two…
Up to 8% Pentagon probationary staff dismissed after firing of senior chiefs

Following a dramatic string of firings of top military chiefs in the US Department of Defense last week, US Defense…
IDEX 2025: MARSS deliver NiDAR ‘dome’ to protect Gulf naval bases

MARSS has delivered its layered protective network – encompassing various sensors and effectors – to two major naval bases in…
IDEX 2025: AV unveils JUMP 20-X UAS for the first time

AeroVironment (AV), a major US defence contractor, has revealed details regarding a new autonomous maritime vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)…
Saab launches last Gotland-class SSK after mid-life upgrade

Saab has launched the Swedish Navy’s third and final Gotland-class (A19) submarine, HMS Halland, at its shipyard in Karlskrona following…

Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft encountered a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16…
Type 83 destroyers to secure UK shipyard work into 2040s

The Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 83 destroyer will keep British shipyards at work until at least the mid-2040s. Maria Eagle,…
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…
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.…
L3Harris to offer US Navy tethered torpedo for Mk 48 Mod 8

L3Harris has verified the design of a fiber-optic cable tether that connects a torpedo to its origin submarine, providing a…