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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV

The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.

Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition

Portugal was the second country to purchase the C-390 Millennium aircraft for its air force, originally signing for five aircraft in 2019. This order marks the first time an operator has signed an additional order for the C-390.

Naval Warfare

Ireland orders Thales towed array sonar

Ireland has a large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which extends 370km (200nm) offshore and contains 75% of the transatlantic subsea cables which carry $10 trillion in financial transactions daily. The country is investing to increase protection and surveillance of these waters.

Land Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: MBDA bets on carmaker to help make new one-way effector

The One-Way Effector (OWE) is a ground-launched missile or drome designed to act as a swarm to overwhelm air defence systems. It was displayed for the first time in Paris this week.

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Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: New features enhance Scarabée

13th June 2022

Arquus has remodelled its Scarabée reconnaissance vehicle with a hybrid stealth operating mode, a new antitank missile and new night-vision cameras.
Air Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Golden Eagle soars in Paris

13th June 2022

Israeli UAS company Steadicopter is displaying two systems at Eurosatory 2022: the Golden Eagle and Black Eagle 50H.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Lithuania aims to order Caesar

13th June 2022

The Lithuanian defence minister intends to sign ‘the first letter of intent’ this week to acquire 18 Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Peli unveils 30-inch ruggedised rack case

13th June 2022

The new 30-inch ruggedised rack case joins the 24-inch and 33-inch cases in the Peli range.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Arquus introduces new Sherpa variant

13th June 2022

Sherpa A2M is a mortar platform that features a Thales 120mm rifled mortar barrel and NTGS Mobile Mortar System. At the Eurosatory event, Arquus is also exhibiting a Scarabée reconnaissance vehicle with new features.
Defence Notes

Eurosatory 2022: Redler Technologies unveils Power Rider

13th June 2022

The configurable power management system can increase the energy efficiency and survivability of platforms and could be used in future hybrid vehicles.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Spotlight on newer NATO nations as they replace ex-Soviet era equipment

13th June 2022

In a new special report to coincide with Eurosatory 2022, Shephard Defence Insight investigates key programmes and opportunities in the European defence market.
Land Warfare

IAG unveils vastly improved Rila 8x8

12th June 2022

A new-look Rila armoured vehicle will be offered for the Bulgarian 8x8 IFV procurement programme, says manufacturer International Armored Group.
Defence Notes

US Navy selects Lockheed Martin for LRASM development

11th June 2022

A $32 million contract was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command to Lockheed Martin for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) AGM-158C-2 development, integration and testing.
Naval Warfare

Ukraine effect influences Neptune Shield

11th June 2022

Motivated by Russian aggression against Ukraine, more NATO allies and partner countries than expected joined the recent Neptune Shield 2022 vigilance activity.
Air Warfare

US Air Force launches new test series for C2 capabilities

10th June 2022

The USAF conducted the first experiment of its TOC-L’s capabilities, with more to follow before exercise Virtual Flag.
Defence Notes

Netherlands to increase F-35 order and double MQ-9 fleet

10th June 2022

Additional fighter jets and MALE UAVs are to be procured by the Netherlands.
Land Warfare

Archer advances to final round of Swiss SPH contest

10th June 2022

Archer from BAE Systems Bofors could meet future Swiss SPH requirements.
Digital Battlespace

The role of the Five Eyes in shaping military interoperability (podcast)

10th June 2022

In this bonus episode of the Shephard Defence Podcast, we bring you the first episode from the latest series of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast.
Training

HTX to upgrade USAF B-52 maintenance training

10th June 2022

A new immersive learning environment called EMPACT will address the lack of available B-52s and supporting equipment and can help speed up the training of maintenance crews.
Naval Warfare

Navantia orders GE Marine gas turbines for F-110 frigates

10th June 2022

New frigates for the Spanish Navy will be powered by a system including the LM2500 marine gas turbine.
Land Warfare

Arquus develops solution to hybridise ground platforms

10th June 2022

A hybrid conversion solution from Arquus is suitable for scouting, reconnaissance, mobile command post and communications vehicles, and it could also even provide hybrid capabilities to MBTs and IFVs, enabling them to reduce the fuel consumption by 60%.
Defence Helicopter

Norway terminates NH90 helicopter contract, seeks full compensation

10th June 2022

Norway has decided to terminate its NH90 helicopter contract, citing failure of the aircraft to meet operational requirements.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems develops M-Code receiver for precision weapons

10th June 2022

SABR-M uses advanced beamforming technology to improve GPS signal reception and counter threat signals against guided weapons.