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Land Warfare

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

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

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

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”?

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

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Land Warfare

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Naval Warfare

US Navy ships gain remote maintenance support

18th January 2023

Fairbanks Morse Defense's FM OnBoard system allows a ship's personnel to collaborate with offsite technicians using mixed reality and digital twin technology.
Uncrewed Vehicles

XTEND signs $20 million UAV deal with Israel

18th January 2023

The Israeli manufacturer will supply a multi-drone operating system for the country's Ministry of Defense.
Air Warfare

Raytheon gets set for US rocket cargo missions

18th January 2023

Under the US Air Force's 2030 Science & Technology Strategy, Raytheon will develop rocket cargo mission planning and C2 systems.
Air Warfare

Australia says ‘goodbye Taipans, hello Black Hawks’

18th January 2023

After considerable dithering over the fate of the MRH90 helicopter fleet, Australia has made a decision to replace the European-designed type.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman to enhance US Air Force intelligence

17th January 2023

Northrop Grumman will help modernise the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate's intelligence with AI solutions under the Intelligence Systems Infrastructure, Tools and Enhancements programme.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Pentagon to focus on acquisition and development of UAV and missile capabilities

17th January 2023

Information and communication systems for ground troops are also likely to receive the DoD's attention in the coming years.
Air Warfare

Turkish-US F-16 deal remains in deadlock

17th January 2023

US lawmakers remain adamant while the F-16 deal seems to be Ankara's best shot to bring its air power capabilities up to speed until it can produce its fight-generation TF-X fighter jet in a meaningful numbers.
Training

Top trends in military training and simulation for 2023

17th January 2023

The training and simulation sector had a stimulating 2022, but this year may hold even more exciting technological developments for the industry. Bohemia Interactive Simulations' CPO Pete Morrison gave Shephard some hot topics to watch for 2023.
Air Warfare

Air dominance vital as US and allies face evolving threat environment (Studio)

17th January 2023

Advanced munitions industry positions for a changing threat landscape, underscored by the conflict in Ukraine.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall begins Lynx armoured vehicle production in Hungary

17th January 2023

Low-rate production of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) has commenced in Hungary with initial deliveries from this source due in 2024.
Land Warfare

India boosts defence capabilities for army and navy amid border tensions

17th January 2023

Procurement of helicopter-launched antitank guided missiles, as well as man-portable air defence missiles, are approved for the Indian Army.
Land Warfare

Nioa seizes the initiative with Barrett buyout

16th January 2023

Nioa establishes itself as a firearms manufacturer in the US with a takeover of Barrett.
Training

Indra to help develop third NH90 sim for Spain

16th January 2023

The new NH90 simulators are said to reduce necessary live flight hours by 40% with the same training outcome.
Land Warfare

European armed forces stock up on 40mm rounds and artillery rockets

16th January 2023

Rheinmetall will supply two European nations with 40mm ammunition, while Elbit has landed a contract to deliver 122mm rockets to another country.
Digital Battlespace

Qinetiq to accelerate mission data generation for UK MoD

16th January 2023

The ten-year partnership with the MoD will see the company supply data, EW, training and IT support capabilities to support UK military objectives.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Gulf task force tests AI and uncrewed vessels

16th January 2023

USVs linked up with a destroyer and the International Maritime Security Construct in an early January exercise.
Land Warfare

Italian Navy orders amphibious armoured personnel carriers

16th January 2023

IDV is to supply 36 8x8 Amphibious Armoured Vehicle personnel carriers to the Italian Navy's San Marco Naval Brigade.
Naval Warfare

Patriot missile integration into Mk41 VLS boosts Aegis air defence capabilities

16th January 2023

Lockheed Martin has showcased integration of the Patriot PAC-3 MSE missile into the Mk41 VLS, giving it naval capabilities.
Air Warfare

Regional F-35 sustainment facility to boost operational resilience in Indo-Pacific region

15th January 2023

Lockheed Martin has ensured more efficient sustainment of F-35 fighters thanks to a new warehouse in Australia.