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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

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May drone digest: American loitering munition spending continues to drive market growth

29th May 2026

Loitering munition procurement has accelerated throughout May 2026 as militaries continue to prioritise the capability. The US has led this activity by advancing swarm-drone concepts, downselecting more drones for the Army’s LASSO programme, and awarding procurement contracts for various systems.

How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

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How US Special Operations Forces are using AI to transform modern warfare

29th May 2026

USSOCOM is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and human-machine teaming to improve decision-making, survivability and operational reach in contested environments.

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Eurosatory 2018: Franco-German industry unveils new Euro tank

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Eurosatory 2018: Franco-German industry unveils new Euro tank

11th June 2018

French and German industry have unexpectedly unveiled a new Euro Main Battle Tank (EMBT) concept at Eurosatory, their first attempt at combining national technologies to …

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US provides body armour to Philippines

11th June 2018

The US military has provided new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Philippine Marine Special Operations Group and Inshore Boat Battalion at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig …

Airbus, Wilhelmsen team for Skyways project

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Airbus, Wilhelmsen team for Skyways project

11th June 2018

Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop UAS and related services for maritime parcel deliveries, Airbus announced on 5 …

EW Europe 2018: Indra and Elettronica unveil EuroDIRQM

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EW Europe 2018: Indra and Elettronica unveil EuroDIRQM

11th June 2018

Indra and Elettronic unveiled the EuroDIRQM at EW Europe 2018, a jointly-developed Direct Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system which utilises next generation quantum cascade laser technology. Shephard …

Eurosatory 2018: Nexter moves forward on guided 155mm shells

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Eurosatory 2018: Nexter moves forward on guided 155mm shells

11th June 2018

Following in the footsteps of ammunition manufacturers such as Orbital ATK and Raytheon, French armaments company Nexter Munitions is pressing forward with the development of …

Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour

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Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour

11th June 2018

The annual five-month Jeanne d’Arc deployment by the French Navy is on its last leg following series of drills and operations in Africa and Southeast …

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Eurosatory 2018: Talking tanks and more (video)

10th June 2018

Ahead of Eurosatory 2018 the Shephard Media team take a look at some of the equipment present at the outdoor display.  Grant Turnbull, land warfare …

Stretched UK proposes standing invite to EU operations

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Stretched UK proposes standing invite to EU operations

9th June 2018

With the UK government seeking to obtain a ‘standing invitation’ to contribute with the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), officials have said that …

Belgium, Netherlands to buy 16 warships jointly: report

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Belgium, Netherlands to buy 16 warships jointly: report

8th June 2018

Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed to buy 16 military ships jointly for an estimated cost of around €4 billion euros ($4.7 billion), reports said. …

NATO's eastern allies want increased naval, air presence

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NATO's eastern allies want increased naval, air presence

8th June 2018

The nine member countries on NATO's eastern flank want an 'increased presence' by the alliance in their region, Polish president Andrzej Duda said after a …

EW Europe 2018: Show review (video)

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EW Europe 2018: Show review (video)

8th June 2018

Shephard’s Digital Battlespace editor Grant Turnbull discusses some of the key trends and technology developments seen at this year’s EW Europe 2018 show in Lausanne, …

US Army completes LTLM II airborne testing

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US Army completes LTLM II airborne testing

8th June 2018

The US Army has completed the final phases of airborne testing for the Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM II). The ruggedised LTLM II is designed …

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