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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.
Naval Warfare
Philippines down-selects South Korean option for OPV
The Philippine Navy has narrowed its OPV selection choice down to one company, but no contract has yet been signed.
Land Warfare
Australia promises more armoured vehicles to Ukraine
The Australian government will send an extra 34 armoured vehicles to Ukraine to aid the fight against Russia.
Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment calls on US Army to scrap FTUAS Increment 2
A leading competitor involved in the US Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme wants to see a forthcoming phase in the project axed.
Land Warfare
GM Defense introduces a new variant to its ISV family
The Expeditionary Logistics and Mission Support Concept Vehicle is a four-passenger platform with a cargo box. Similar to the traditional nine-troop carrier, it is light enough to be sling-loaded from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and compact enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK picks Skydio X2D as platform for new nano-UAS capabilities
18th May 2022
X2D drones from US-based Skydio with AI algorithms and a 3D scanning capability will be provided under Spiral 4 of the UK MoD Future Capabilities Group nano-UAS framework programme.
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Naval Warfare
USN exercises contract option for Over-the-Horizon Weapon System
18th May 2022
USN long-range anti-ship missile programme progresses with latest contract option for Raytheon.
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Defence Notes
UK and India to forge closer defence technology ties
18th May 2022
The UK and India are stepping up defence ties across several areas.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army to receive new single-channel combat radios
18th May 2022
Thales is supplying the US Army with its AN/PRC-148C tactical radio under the Combat Net Radio programme to replace SINCGARS.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon gains StormBreaker lifecycle support contract modification
18th May 2022
StormBreaker already equips F-15E fighter aircraft and the glide bomb is also undergoing developmental and operational testing with the F-35B.
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Air Warfare
Persistence pays off with ARRW hypersonic test
18th May 2022
The ARRW air-launched hypersonic missile test programme has had its share of delays and mishaps, but Lockheed Martin and the USAF have finally conducted a successful boosted flight test.
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Land Warfare
Echoshield 4D radar addresses C-UAS demands
18th May 2022
Several DoD and overseas customers have already pre-purchased the EchoShield 4D C-UAS radar ahead of testing, according to manufacturer Echodyne.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DGA missile test unit puts surveillance on a tether
18th May 2022
The Orion 2 tethered UAV will be used to enhance observation and security at two French missile test sites.
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Land Warfare
Poland and Saudi Arabia to receive technical support for M1A2 Abrams
18th May 2022
The oldest and newest FMS customers for the M1A2 Abrams MBT will receive technical support from General Dynamics Land Systems.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Teledyne FLIR launches Stormcaster-DX for standoff drone-based targeting
18th May 2022
The Stormcaster-DX laser target designator for small VTOL UASs is designed for small unit teams operating at the tactical edge who require the ability to designate targets at short notice.
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Naval Warfare
MDL performs same-day launches of a destroyer and frigate
18th May 2022
Mazagon Docks Limited enjoyed a big splash as it launched two large Indian Navy surface combatants on the same day.
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Land Warfare
FNSS pushes ZAHA for Indonesian AAV requirement
18th May 2022
As Indonesia pushes to boost its domestic defence industry, agreements were recently signed for AAVs, small-arms ammunition, C-130 MRO and air surveillance radars.
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Air Warfare
Canberra promises to multiply MQ-28A Ghost Bats
18th May 2022
The current Australian government is promising to accelerate development of the Loyal Wingman project for the RAAF.
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Air Warfare
US awards initial spares contract for F-35 Lot 16 aircraft
17th May 2022
The latest F-35 contract modification for Lockheed Martin follows a deal covering ‘ancillary mission equipment requirements’ for Lot 15 and Lot 16 aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Read the latest issue of the Armoured Vehicles Handbook
17th May 2022
The Armoured Vehicles Handbook Issue 12 covers the global armoured vehicles industry and provides a handy reference source for the basic parameters that describe a platform’s performance.
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Naval Warfare
HMS Bangor receives supplies from USV in RN first
17th May 2022
As tested by the RN, USVs can allow ships to be resupplied without breaking off operations.
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Land Warfare
US Army tests Raytheon/Kord 50kW-class high energy laser weapon
17th May 2022
The US Army concluded an operational assessment with the Raytheon/Kord 50kW-class high energy laser integrated on a Stryker combat vehicle at White Sands Missile Range (New Mexico). The system defeated multiple 60mm mortar rounds.
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Training
Somalis receive explosive threat reduction training
17th May 2022
Training from a consortium led by Allen-Vanguard met UN standards and will equip Somali personnel with skills to detect and dispose of explosive ordnance effectively.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri makes headway on Qatari LPD
17th May 2022
The LPD for Qatar will be 143m long, 21.5m in the beam and capable of accommodating around 550 people.
