All articles by John Hill

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

Crossroads for UK Skynet programme

The UK faces a critical decision in potentially adding a new element and industry partner to the existing military satellite…
Sky Sabre returns from Poland after nearly three years

The British Army will begin to send its Sky Sabre ground-based air defence (GBAD) system back home to be reconstituted…
Defence still “requires a capable ground force,” US Deputy DEFSEC observes

In her analyses of the ‘Future Character of War’, the US Deputy Defense Secretary (DEFSEC), Kathleen Hicks, identified several notable…
US DEFSEC warns Trump against global retreat

US defence policy in an age of strategic competition hinges on solid alliances, observed the Secretary of State for Defense,…
UK must stop ‘decommissioning’ specialist reserves to retain skills

British Army commander of the Specialist Group Information Services, General Gary Munch, cast doubt on the armed forces’ retirement plan…

What do we mean by ‘sixth generation’ air combat?

We have had fourth and fifth generation combat aircraft, but what characteristics have come to define our understanding of ‘sixth…
GCAP vs carriers: analysing UK defence priorities

UK defence priorities are increasingly determined by the jobs and economic conditions that surround certain programmes. Recent defence activity over…
UK MoD investigates helicopter exhaust impact on personnel

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in the process of testing the exhaust emissions of in-service helicopters. An investigation…
UK Equipment Plan “unlikely in current form” in 2025

As the UK undertakes major defence reforms through the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the forthcoming assessment will push the government’s…
AUKUS will “incorporate” their national efforts in hypersonics

Australia, the UK and US (AUKUS) will pursue a new project in the field of hypersonics. An agreement was made…