Richard Thomas

UK carrier progamme costs increase as PoW build nears completion

Although the build and outfitting of HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the UK’s new class of aircraft carrier, continues broadly on schedule, budgetary pressures ...

Euronaval 2018: 'Light' boom as Type 31e passes PQQ

Numerous shipbuilders and designers showcased a range of light multirole frigates and corvettes at this year’s Euronaval in Paris as demand for such platforms increases. ...

Euronaval 2018: Djibouti named as site of naval MMP tests

Following the test firing of MBDA’s Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) in September this year, additional details about the event have been revealed at Euronaval 2018. ...

Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme

BAE Systems officials have said that some of its processes were not up to standard for the start of its five-ship build of Batch 2 ...

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Richard Thomas is the Editor-in-chief here at Shephard Media as well as being editor of Unmanned Vehicles and International Maritime and Port Security magazines, joining the company in April 2015.

Richard recently returned to the UK in 2014 after nearly five and a half years in the Sultanate of Oman, where he began as senior journalist with the Muscat Daily newspaper, rising to become deputy news editor in his final couple of years.

NWI - Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2018: Ten percent design difference between UK Type 26 and Lockheed CSC proposal

24th October 2018

A Canadian-variant of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship – which has been selected as the preferred option for the Canadian Surface Combatant – would ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles

Euronaval 2018: Hero prepares for flight trials from Italian FREMM

24th October 2018

Leonardo’s AWHero VTOL UAV will begin flight trials off of an Italian Navy FREMM frigate early next year, as preparations continue for its participation in ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018: Changing of the guard for UK HEMS

24th October 2018

The UK’s HEMS capability is slowly changing from the operation of lighter platforms to more capable, heavier aircraft that offer increased payload capacity and endurance. UK HEMS, provided through a range ...
DB - Digital Battlespace

Euronaval 2018: Sea Giraffe stretches capability to include hypersonic threat detection

23rd October 2018

As western navies come face to face with the threats posed by next-generation anti-ship missile technologies, Saab has chosen Euronaval 2018 to launch a new ...
NWI - Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2018: Naval Group produces another sub concept with SMX 31

23rd October 2018

Ever keen to demonstrate new ideas in the maritime domain, Naval Group took the opportunity on the opening day of Euronaval in Paris to highlight ...
DN - Defence Notes

Euronaval 2018: Spectre of Russian, Chinese expansion looms over naval planners

23rd October 2018

The twin spectres of China and Russia formed a regularly invoked backdrop to proceedings at the Euronaval conference on 22 October, as senior European naval ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018: HEMS lacking in China

22nd October 2018

Despite its immense wealth and being the second-largest economy on the planet, China’s rotary EMS capabilities continue to lag behind those established in Europe and ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018: Patria showcases rotary support services

20th October 2018

Patria is taking the opportunity to showcase its range of helicopter support and MRO services at Helitech International, alongside the Cloudburst fire bucket, which is ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018: Sales, safety and oil (video)

19th October 2018

With Helitech International drawing to a close, Shephard's rotary desk recounts the news, industry rumour and lessons to take from a week spent at the ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles

Helitech 2018: Euroavionics places hopes for UAV space in Vader

19th October 2018

Euroavionics, a subsidiary of Hensoldt, is working to introduce a new VTOL UAV – dubbed Vader – into the already crowded unmanned market as the ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018 Leonardo on 'prudent' market recovery (video)

17th October 2018

As the civil rotorcraft sector looks to turn the corner after a tumultuous few years, officials from European OEMs present at Helitech International were keen ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018: Kopter details SH09 updates (video)

16th October 2018

Kopter Group took the opportunity to showcase its prototype SH09 helicopter at Helitech International at the RAI in Amsterdam, liveried in colours of its delivery ...
RH - Rotorhub

Helitech 2018: Whirlybirds arrive ahead of the show (video)

15th October 2018

As final preparations for Helitech International continue at the RAI in Amsterdam, Shephard's rotary desk explores some of the expected talking points from an industry ...
MLF - Military Logistics

UK decides on naval maintenance programmes

7th October 2018

A new £1 billion ($1.3 billion) deal to support the UK’s naval maintenance programmes was announced on 7 October, covering the Royal Navy’s survey and ...
LWI - Land Warfare

Glock expects to begin deliveries to Philippines soon (video)

5th October 2018

With export licenses nearing approval, Glock expects that it will be able to start deliveries to the Philippines in the coming weeks, following the 2017 ...
DB - Digital Battlespace

UK looks to US again as Wedgetail leads AWACS race

3rd October 2018

Recent speculation that the UK could procure the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to replace its ageing E-3D Sentry’s looks to have been on the mark after it ...
LWI - Land Warfare

Kia Motors pushes KLTV for Philippines (video)

3rd October 2018

Returning with its Light Tactical Vehicle to the ADAS defence exhibition in Manila, South Korea's Kia Motors took the opportunity to showcase the platform's capabilities ...
NWI - Naval Warfare

Peerless Patrol

1st October 2018

Sweden’s military may have seen a decline in personnel numbers, but its naval prowess is well documented. Shephard investigates how the nation’s navy is altering its ...
LWI - Land Warfare

ADAS 2018: Upgraded M113 vehicles on display (video)

28th September 2018

With the Philippine Army undergoing a modernisation push under the Horizon 1 and 2 programme, ADAS 2018 provided an ideal opportunity for Elbit Systems and ...
RH - Rotorhub

ADAS 2018: Airbus Helicopters close Philippines deal, targets expansion (video)

27th September 2018

With an order placed by the Philippine Coast Guard for one H145 aircraft, Airbus Helicopters is targeting a further expansion to its current 50% market ...