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Global defence news, analysis and data insights across air, land, naval and military training. Shephard’s team of expert journalists cover new equipment and technology coverage, capability development, acquisition plans, contract awards and more.
Australia has decided to withdraw its MRH90 helicopter fleet, even though the aircraft had another 14 years of life left in them.
Despite Saab's attractive Gripen lease extension offer, the decision to buy the F-35 underscores the Czech Republic's commitment to the latest technology and strengthens ties with NATO allies.
The Australian government will receive the much-anticipated independent Royal Australian Navy surface fleet review today, but will not publish the document or its response until next year.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the third of seven Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA) Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Italian Navy during a ceremony on 27 September.
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2nd October 2023
Taiwan has made good progress with its submarine programme, revealing its initial boat in late September.
2nd October 2023
Malaysia will buy an initial 18 Karaok man-portable antitank missiles from Roketsan in Turkey.
29th September 2023
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has completed the pressure hull for the Virginia-class submarine USS Arkansas (SSN 800) meaning that all of the hull sections were joined to form a single watertight unit, marking a significant milestone in the construction process.
29th September 2023
Focusing on future technology and innovation, World Defense Show returns, expanded in floorspace, duration and participation.
29th September 2023
The Philippine Army continues to plug holes in its capability with recent and pending contracts for diverse military equipment and vehicles.
28th September 2023
India's first domestically built aircraft carrier was massively late by six years, but the country thinks it can do better with the next ship.
28th September 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announces that its autonomous BlueWhale uncrewed submarine will participate in the NATO Dynamic Messenger exercise, in an effort to demonstrate its capabilities in the maritime sector.
28th September 2023
Delivered in July, the newest version of the system was tested at Fort Drum (New York).
28th September 2023
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has successfully completed the first flight of the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) programme, an effort to upgrade the type's capabilities for the future battlespace.
27th September 2023
Serco has been awarded a $200 million contract by the US Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to provide technology support services for anti-terrorism efforts, including deployment of the Physical Security Information Management System (PSIM).
27th September 2023
Patria has signed a procurement contract with the Finnish Defence Forces to provide a Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS) for pilot training, boosting the realistic and extensive training capabilities of the Finnish Air Force.
27th September 2023
China's aerospace industry continues to develop and sell advanced UAVs both at home and on the international market and has displayed UCAVs at the China Helicopter Exhibition in Tianjin.
26th September 2023
The USAF has selected Northrop Grumman to develop and test the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), a new air-to-ground weapon system, for fifth-generation aircraft and beyond.
26th September 2023
Turkey is asserting it naval shipbuilding credentials and place as a major maritime power with the delivery of three ships in one day.
26th September 2023
Thailand's air force can now train pilots on a dozen T-6C Texan II trainers, most of which underwent final assembly in the country.
26th September 2023
With the satellite industry at a pivotal juncture, Intelsat is investing in advanced technologies like 5G and optical communications, striving to enhance worldwide connectivity and address emerging governmental needs.
26th September 2023
India will order a dozen extra Su-30 fighters from Russia, these to be assembled by HAL within India.
26th September 2023
The Singapore Army is testing robotic dogs and UAVs for urban operations on exercise in the US.
26th September 2023
Installation of a replacement close-in-weapon system (CIWS) on the main surface warships of the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has been delayed.