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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.

Land Warfare

GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

Air Warfare

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Naval Warfare

Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider

13th May 2025

The glider, named SG-1 Fathom, has been designed to be scalable and affordable, and can be deployed for up to three months at a time, according to Helsing.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions

13th May 2025

BAE Systems recently announced two contracts for a total of 60 ACVs for the US Marines and has displayed its ACV Logistics concept.
Air Warfare

UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume

12th May 2025

The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components

12th May 2025

The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.
Land Warfare

US Army to test droppable camera for perimeter security under the xTech programme

12th May 2025

Bounce Imaging’s Thermal Camera Spike is a rugged, deployable 360° surveillance tool.
Naval Warfare

Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system

12th May 2025

A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense starts production on ROGUE-Fires and develops MTVR 4×4 variant

12th May 2025

Both ROGUE-Fires and the MTVR demonstrator have been designed for Indo-Pacific mobility and expeditionary operations.
Defence Notes

Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up

9th May 2025

The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
Air Warfare

Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

9th May 2025

The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
Naval Warfare

Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry “great again”?

9th May 2025

The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare

How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication

9th May 2025

A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
Naval Warfare

Euroatlas brings Greyshark AUV to Asia for its maiden visit

9th May 2025

Euroatlas displayed its Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle outside Europe for the first time, highlighting variant specifications and development progress at IMDEX 2025.
Air Warfare

Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

9th May 2025

Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.
Land Warfare

Roke unveils new portable EW system

9th May 2025

Roke’s EM-Vis Deceive has been designed to be modular, open-standards based and mission configurable, and can be carried by a single soldier.
Air Warfare

NATO funds portable charging technology for Arctic deployment

8th May 2025

Technology provided by Quaze Technologies will enable wirelessly charging of unmanned systems.
Special Operations

Polaris unveils new military snowmobile for Arctic SOF operations

8th May 2025

Polaris Government and Defense has launched the Military 850 TITAN 155 snowmobile ahead of SOF Week 2025. Designed for immediate deployment in cold-weather environments, the platform will enter trials with special operations forces by year-end, targeting NATO’s northern and eastern European members.
Special Operations

Canadian light and beacon solutions promise to improve safety for SOF teams

8th May 2025

Solutions supplied by Adventure Tactical currently equip military and law enforcement forces of 24 countries.
Air Warfare

Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

8th May 2025

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.
Air Warfare

Skydio X10D becomes first UAS delivered for Tranche 2 US Army Short Range Reconnaissance programme

8th May 2025

The drone has equipped a US Army Transforming in Contact (TiC) to provide it with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.