All articles by John Hill

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

Update: SSN AUKUS nuclear reactors ‘well in production’

Rolls-Royce Submarines’ director for future programmes detailed the current and future stages of its reactor production for SSN AUKUS during…
What is Sweden’s Gute II concept?

Gute II builds on a layered anti-drone system proven in Gotland last year Gute II utilises the Giraffe 1X radar,…
What is the Skyhammer air defence system?

At the London Defence Conference today (10 April), the UK Defence Secretary announced plans to buy Skyhammer air defence units…
‘We rely on the strength of our own arms’ says Erdoğan

Türkiye’s President Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of a new munitions production facility in Ankara Erdoğan was quick to stress…
No consensus on the extent of Middle East ceasefire

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire today (8 April) with talks starting in Islamabad on Friday…

GDLS UK: Ajax is among the ‘most tested’ combat vehicles produced

General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDLS UK) has informed Army Technology of its rigorous testing procedures for Ajax This assurance…
USAF begin B-52 bombing missions over Iran for first time

In an update yesterday, a senior US military official confirmed the start of B-52 bombing runs over Iran The opportunity…
Nearly 8,000 UxS delivered to the UK in the last 18 months

Public data indicates that the UK is gradually increasing the number of its military uncrewed systems (UxS) Since July 2024,…
Alternative vehicles ‘assessed’ amid Ajax fears, minister confirms

Alternative platforms were considered to replace the British Army Ajax, should the Ministry of Defence decide to end the programme…
More ways for AN/TPY-2 radar to chase hypersonics

Raytheon has gained more funds to develop the AN/TPY-2 radar system, used as the sensor layer of THAAD air defence…