Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Training
ROKAF retires T-103 training aircraft
4th May 2018
The Republic of Korean Air Force has officially retired its T-103 training aircraft for cadets, the Ministry of National Defence announced on 2 May. T-103, …
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Naval Warfare
Canadian navy sees greater engagement in Asia
4th May 2018
Half of Canada’s seaboard fronts onto the Pacific Ocean, yet the country’s military is rarely seen across the other side of the Pacific in Asia. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Martek Marine develops D-FENCE solution
4th May 2018
Martek Marine has developed the D-FENCE maritime UAS detection and defeat system to counter UAS that pose a threat to commercial shipping vessels, the company …
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Defence Notes
US commandos help Saudis against Yemen rebels
4th May 2018
A team of elite US Green Beret commandos were deployed to the Saudi border of Yemen in 2017 to help find and destroy Huthi rebel …
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Special Operations
Fibrotex USA receives ULCANS contract
4th May 2018
Fibrotex USA has received a contract from the US Army Natick Soldier System Center for the further development, testing and manufacture of the next generation …
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Defence Notes
US military pilots injured by Chinese lasers
4th May 2018
Chinese nationals have on multiple occasions shone military-grade laser pointers at US pilots operating out of the American base in Djibouti, the Pentagon said on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Predator-series RPAs hit flight hour milestone
4th May 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) Predator-series family of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), has reached five million flight hours, the company announced on 9 April.The family …
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Training
Australia receives F-35A training equipment
4th May 2018
The Royal Australian Air Force has received F-35A training equipment for the F-35A Integrated Training Centre. This was the first delivery of Australia’s training equipment …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Show talking points (video)
3rd May 2018
Shephard editors Richard Thomas and Helen Haxell talk through the news at AUVSI's Xponential this week in Denver. The team share their thoughts on the narrative …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Heavy fuel feasibility study for AE110R
3rd May 2018
Austro Engine is exploring feasibility studies to determine the potential for the use of heavy fuel in its new AE110R UAV engine, designed for unmanned …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: NXT Robotics security sting
3rd May 2018
Three year old Californian company, NXT Robotics has developed the Scorpion UGV portfolio and is looking to take the autonomous platform to security markets globally. …
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Land Warfare
US Army eyes new Javelin missiles
3rd May 2018
The US Army is finalising a contract to purchase the new multipurpose variant of the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles which provides enhanced capabilities against non-armoured …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Flexibility is key for tactical UAS
3rd May 2018
As militaries become more accustomed to the current operational practices involving tactical UAS platforms, the demand placed on industry by these services to provide increased …
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Military Logistics
Aviall joins AHRLAC team
3rd May 2018
Boeing subsidiary Aviall will lead the supply chain management for the production of the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) developed by Paramount Group, the …
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Digital Battlespace
LGS receives base C4I relocation contract
3rd May 2018
LGS Innovations has received a five-year contract from the US Army to support the Yongsan Relocation Plan Increment 3 (YRP-3) under the GSA Alliant contract, …
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Training
AFGSC undertakes Kratos training
3rd May 2018
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Kratos Aircrew Training Center (KATC) in Orlando, Florida, has conducted aerial gunnery training (AGT) for US Air Force Global Strike …
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Defence Notes
Nine aboard US C-130 destroyed in fiery crash
3rd May 2018
An aging US military cargo plane carrying nine troops was destroyed in a fiery crash on 2 May as it made its final scheduled flight …
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Naval Warfare
Saudi Border Guard small boat programme close to completion
3rd May 2018
Plascoa, subsidiary of French shipbuilder Couach, is close to completing a large order for 79 Plascoa 1650 high speed interceptors for the Saudi Border Guard (SBG) …
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Military Logistics
Fairbanks Morse’s engines to power RSN frigates
3rd May 2018
Fairbanks Morse has received a contract to deliver engines for four frigates being built for the Royal Saudi Navy, the company announced on 1 May. …
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