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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

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August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

27th August 2026

AEVEX has strengthened its position in the US loitering munition market with another contract award, solidifying its position as the second-largest supplier of the capability in the US. Elsewhere in August, new and emerging programmes in Sweden and Germany point to a broader shift towards larger, rolling framework agreements for loitering munitions across Europe.

British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

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British Army faces AFV capability gaps despite Boxer and Ajax deliveries

27th August 2026

The British Army continues to face gaps in its armoured fighting vehicle fleet, with replacement plans for Warrior and FV432 still unresolved despite ongoing deliveries of Boxer and Ajax.

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Italy orders L3’s fusion night vision goggles

15th June 2018

L3 Warrior Sensor Systems has been selected by the Italian Ministry of Defence to provide fusion night vision goggles as a part of the country’s …

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Eurosatory 2018: Polish company Concept makes debut

15th June 2018

Polish company Concept has made its debut at Eurosatory in Paris showcasing a range of vehicles for special, mechanised and reconnaissance forces. The Bielsko-Biala based …

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Rockwell awarded CH-47F avionics support contract extension

15th June 2018

Rockwell Collins has been selected to provide extended avionics support to the Australian Army’s fleet of CH-47F Chinook helicopters through a performance-based logistics (PBL) contract, …

Eurosatory 2018: New sensor suite for NH90 special operations

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Eurosatory 2018: New sensor suite for NH90 special operations

15th June 2018

Shephard understands that a total ten NH90 aircraft will be outfitted with a new sensor suite for French Special Forces operations. A nose cone for …

Eurosatory 2018: Customer supply unaffected by Hirth acquisition, says UMS Skeldar

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Eurosatory 2018: Customer supply unaffected by Hirth acquisition, says UMS Skeldar

15th June 2018

The supply of unmanned systems engines by Hirth Motors to its customers will continue assured a senior official from UMS Skeldar, which in May acquired …

Raytheon to continue TOW production

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Raytheon to continue TOW production

15th June 2018

Raytheon has received a $129.9 million contract modification from the US Army to continue production of the TOW weapon system, the company announced on 12 …

Chinese arms deliveries to Africa put on hold

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Chinese arms deliveries to Africa put on hold

15th June 2018

France, Britain and the US on 14 June 2018 put a hold on a request from the Central African Republic (CAR) for UN Security Council …

Airbus delivers fifth H135 for German military training

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Airbus delivers fifth H135 for German military training

15th June 2018

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fifth and final H135 to the German Federal Office of armed forces Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, the company …

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Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded torpedo work

15th June 2018

Aerojet Rocketdyne has received a $2.6 million Phase I contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop a prototype torpedo propulsion system under its …

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IAI Elta receives EW system contract

15th June 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Elta Systems has received a contract to modernise and upgrade a national level ground based SIGINT and EW system for an …

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Eurosatory 2018: Vehicles and variants in the spotlight (video)

15th June 2018

As Eurosatory 2018 draws to a close Grant Turnbull, land warfare editor at Shephard, reviews some of the highlights from the event including vehicle unveilings, new …

Australia trucks on with UGV trials

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Australia trucks on with UGV trials

15th June 2018

The Australian Army is continuing its foray into UGVs, with Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announcing on 13 June that Praesidium Global had won …

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