Changes to accessing Shephard's news and analysis from 7 April: read update

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News & Analysis ▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Market Intelligence ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Industry White Papers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Open menu Search
Defence Insight
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
Menu
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
  • Home>
  • News
Military aircraft National budgets and...
US Navy budget seeks 34 ships on yesterday’s industrial base
3 hours ago
Naval Warfare
Programme update 1 hour ago
Naval Group’s Barracuda bid could deepen Franco-Greek naval alignment
Land Warfare
Market analysis 6 hours ago
Greece opts for PULS long-range artillery as demand for capability surges
First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

Contract award

First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

8th April 2026

The design and development contract is set to run until the end of June and will now enable the partnership to drive the programme forward as it targets its 2027 demonstrator date.

US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

Company news

US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

8th April 2026

Global Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense

SPONSORED

“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Battlefield mobility, made in the UK

Featured videos

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: ST Engineering and ARIS discuss partnership to offer Bronco all-terrain carrier to Italian Army

On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

    First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

  • US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

    US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

  • Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

    Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

  • US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

    US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

  • First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

    First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding

  • US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

    US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production

  • Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

    Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?

  • Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

    Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

More Stories

L3Harris begins work on South Korean AEW&C aircraft, eyes further international opportunities

Programme update

L3Harris begins work on South Korean AEW&C aircraft, eyes further international opportunities

18th February 2026

The company remains upbeat about its Indo-Pacific and European prospects, with its AERIS X system onboard a Bombardier 6500 proving an attractive option for air forces’ growing AEW&C needs.

Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

Country report

Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

17th February 2026

With $9.18 billion in uncontracted programmes — including a potential multi-billion-dollar MQ-9B deal — Saudi Arabia’s UAV sector is poised for significant further growth and industrial expansion.

AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

Operational testing ...

AI mission-autonomy software integration and partnerships see progress across CCA efforts

17th February 2026

The successful integration of third-party mission autonomy in the US Air Force’s CCA programme and movement on Helsing’s Europa CA-1 timelines mark key milestones in the development of uncrewed aerial capabilities.

World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

Backgrounder

World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelight

17th February 2026

Visitors who attended the first World Defense Show four years ago continue to speak of the difficulties they faced with poor facilities and power problems. This year’s event emphasised its status as one of the major defence expositions and ...

MKJ Warrior Series — The Nett Warrior Qualified Connector for Today’s Soldier Systems

SPONSORED

MKJ Warrior Series — The Nett Warrior Qualified Connector for Today’s Soldier Systems

17th February 2026

ITT Cannon’s MKJ Warrior connectors are designed for the harshest environments, delivering mission critical comms, navigation and USB data/power.

US Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutter ramp-up signifies turning point in Polar operations

Contract award

US Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutter ramp-up signifies turning point in Polar operations

17th February 2026

The USCG recently announced the award of a contract to Davie Defense for the supply of five ASCs, marking a major step in the acquisition programme as the US grows its presence in the Arctic.

Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

Analysis

Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

16th February 2026

Airbus has delivered more than 2,000 helicopters to nations across Europe, and continues to solidify its position at the heart of the region’s defence industrial base.

Active vehicle protection comes to the forefront as Trophy and Iron Fist secure contracts

Analysis

Active vehicle protection comes to the forefront as Trophy and Iron Fist secure contracts

16th February 2026

Experience on the battlefield is accelerating the adoption of active protection systems as technologies continue to evolve to reflect shifting global defence needs.

World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

Company news

World Defense Show 2026: Airbus details A400M upgrade as second Indonesia aircraft delivery looms

16th February 2026

With the A400M set for a capability upgrade, Airbus officials are bullish about the aircraft and its market potential for both new and existing customers with the improvements geared towards meeting future requirements.

World Defense Show 2026: Hanwha increases Middle East presence and reveals Tigon 6x6 sale

Company news

World Defense Show 2026: Hanwha increases Middle East presence and reveals Tigon 6x6 sale

13th February 2026

Shephard sat down with Hanwha Middle East and Africa president Sung Il at World Defense Show 2026 to hear about the company’s plans for the region and how it plans to use local industry success to win deals.

UK ‘Hybrid Navy’ steps up as Norway cooperation reinforces Arctic strategy

National budgets and...

UK ‘Hybrid Navy’ steps up as Norway cooperation reinforces Arctic strategy

13th February 2026

As Russia commits billions to new warships and stealth submarines, the UK is reshaping its strategy with expanded troop deployments, shared frigate fleets and a shift towards uncrewed platforms.

US Navy to develop an undersea networking capability to support UUV operations

National budgets and...

US Navy to develop an undersea networking capability to support UUV operations

12th February 2026

The NEREUS project aims to enhance and expand the US Navy’s existing communications systems, enabling crewed/uncrewed seabed and subsurface missions.

No more articles to load.

News

Connect with us on socials

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • News

  • Latest news
  • Subscribe
  • Contact us
  • Shephard

  • Our mission
  • Marketing solutions
Shephard Media Shephard Media

Terms and Conditions|Privacy Policy|© 2026 Shephard Press Limited (The), All rights reserved.

News & Analysis▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Market Intelligence ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Whitepapers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Contact Us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube