All articles by John Hill

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

Coalition forces could secure Ukraine ‘on land, in the air, and at sea’

The president of Ukraine’s office suggested that the presence of Coalition forces in Ukraine in the event of a future…
India, Pakistan advance a diverse range of missiles

Both India and Pakistan have announced conventional missile capability advancements throughout the winter holiday period as the two vie for…
What sectors will lead the defence industry in 2026?

No single system will operate in isolation anymore – at least that is the ambition of militaries going forward Repeated…
GAO: US should track partner feedback on their use of America’s legacy equipment

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that the US Department of Defense (DoD), restyled the War Department, track information…
UK misses self-imposed deadline for Defence Investment Plan

The UK government has missed its own deadline for publishing the Defence Investment Plan This long-awaited Plan will be issued…

KNDS and Leonardo will offer Italy a mobile artillery solution

A letter of intent was signed by both companies on 16 December to build a mobile howitzer steered toward the…
Ukraine ramp up ‘Horoshok’ anti-drone ammunition

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Ukraine has committed to producing up to 400,000 rounds of ammunition to bring down…
UK signs up to European defence export treaty

UK joins France-Germany-Spain defence export control treaty, easing licence approvals and allowing up to 20% UK content without delay. Move…
US “revise” AMPV contract to prevent a break in production

The US Army has agreed to pay for the production of 240 more Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to avoid any…
British Army tested two cope cage designs on Challenger 2

The British Army Trials Unit tested steel and fibreglass cope cages on a Challenger 2 tank It is said that…