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 Backgrounder
August land forces roundup: movement in British Army vehicle requirement and major contracts land
2 hours ago
Air Warfare
Market analysis 4 hours ago
Ageing RQ-11 Raven fleets create a global replacement opportunity
Naval Warfare
Market update 4 hours ago
Future frigate programme highlights broader RNZN replacement challenge
August drone digest: AEVEX solidifies large US loitering munition market share as procurement models shift

Market analysis

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

National budgets and...

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.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

“Timelines are measured in seconds”: tackling the UAS threat with dispersed defences

SPONSORED

“No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

SPONSORED

Proteus: Forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

SPONSORED

“Fifth-gen capability without the cost”: how autonomous strike can change the face of air warfare

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...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Controp Discusses AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Surveillance Solutions

At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Avon Protection Focuses on Integrated Respiratory and Ocular Systems for Defence

At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Shield the warfighter, win the fight (video)

    Shield the warfighter, win the fight (video)

  • Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

    Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

  • US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

    US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

  • Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

    Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

  • Shield the warfighter, win the fight (video)

    Shield the warfighter, win the fight (video)

  • US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

    US Air Force awards Boeing $131 billion F-15 contract to sustain Eagle fleet through 2037

  • Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

    Industry agreements point to growing interest in Danish hybrid fleet concept

  • Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

    Armada 2050: can Spain deliver its naval transformation?

More Stories

RAF’s A400M Atlas achieves full aeromedical capability

News

RAF’s A400M Atlas achieves full aeromedical capability

25th May 2018

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) A400M Atlas has achieved full aeromedical evacuation capability for high dependency and highly infectious patients, following a recent demonstration at …

Bangladesh Coast Guard to receive new vessels amid expansion

News

Bangladesh Coast Guard to receive new vessels amid expansion

25th May 2018

Bangladeshi naval shipbuilder Khulna Shipyard Limited (KSY) launched the first of three large IPVs for the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on 23 May. Sonar Bangla …

Taiwan faces defence export challenges

News

Taiwan faces defence export challenges

25th May 2018

Taiwan’s defence industry is struggling to enter the US defence global supply chain, despite its procurement of billions of dollars of US equipment over the …

News

Blast kills one, injures four at Turkish explosives factory

24th May 2018

A worker was killed and four injured on 24 May when an explosion rocked an explosives factory in the capital Ankara, the Turkish Defence Ministry …

SOFIC 2018: Dry Combat Submersible moves to production

News

SOFIC 2018: Dry Combat Submersible moves to production

24th May 2018

With receipt of a successful “Milestone C” acquisition decision in mid-April, USSOCOM and its industry partners are now moving into production for a total of …

US wasted billions in failed Afghan stabilisation efforts: official

News

US wasted billions in failed Afghan stabilisation efforts: official

24th May 2018

The US wasted billions of dollars trying to stabilise fragile parts of Afghanistan from 2001-2017 and some efforts caused more harm than good, a US …

SOFIC 2018: USAF special forces issue stand-off munitions challenge

News

SOFIC 2018: USAF special forces issue stand-off munitions challenge

24th May 2018

When it comes to stand-off precision guided munitions (SOPGM), US Air Force special forces is challenging industry to bring forward new munitions and solve technical …

Northrop installs enhanced JTAGS in Japan

News

Northrop installs enhanced JTAGS in Japan

24th May 2018

Northrop Grumman and the US Army have deployed enhanced Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) capabilities in Japan to improve missile defence and battlespace awareness. JTAGS …

AECOM receives J-Tech II contract from USAF

News

AECOM receives J-Tech II contract from USAF

24th May 2018

AECOM’s subsidiaryJT4 has received a 15-year contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for Joint Range Technical Services (J-Tech II), the company announced on 23 …

MASS delivers military training exercises in UK

News

MASS delivers military training exercises in UK

24th May 2018

Cohort company MASS in association with Joint Warfare (JW) has delivered Exercise Joint Horizon 18 (JH18) and Joint Venture 18 (JV18) training events at Headquarters …

USAF and MIT further waveform development

News

USAF and MIT further waveform development

24th May 2018

The US Air Force (USAF) Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT-LL) are working together to test advanced waveforms …

News

Lockheed’s Stalker XE receives VTOL upgrade

24th May 2018

Lockheed Martin has upgraded its Stalker XE UAS with a VTOL capability, the company announced on 22 May. The new VTOL option will provide users …

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