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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

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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 …

Eurosatory 2018: Talking tanks and more (video)

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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 …

OSI systems for South African vessels

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OSI systems for South African vessels

8th June 2018

 OSI Maritime Systems has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) to support the South African Navy’s Project BIRO, the company announced on …

Protonex receives fuel cell orders

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Protonex receives fuel cell orders

8th June 2018

Protonex has received purchase orders from the US Navy to deliver 13 fuel cell propulsion systems for UAS platforms, the company announced on 4 June. …

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