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Saab Gripen E/F: the multirole fighter that’s seeing a resurgence (updated 2026)

14th April 2026

The single-engine multirole fighter jet is seeing heightened demand with a sizeable orderbook and expanding export potential, as Shephard summarises the aircraft’s latest orders and developments.

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Could the USCG icebreaker requirement open the door for more inland shipbuilding?

13th April 2026

The formation of a Great Lakes shipbuilding alliance could prompt a shift in how the US approaches naval and coast guard construction. But can distributed inland shipyards ease the country’s shipbuilding capacity?

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German heavy-lift programme growing in support

27th April 2018

German industry partners to be used for the country's heavy-lift helicopter competition are increasing across both platforms as the two participant OEMs hedge their bets on the selection …

PDR of T901-GE-900 engine complete

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PDR of T901-GE-900 engine complete

27th April 2018

GE Aviation and the US Army have conducted the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of the T901-GE-900 engine, the company announced on 25 April. The engine …

US Army attacks cold feet

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US Army attacks cold feet

27th April 2018

At the same time that soldiers in Pacific Command are evaluating new tropical climate boot designs, US Army planners are also addressing potential future footwear and …

Quad A 2018: Lockheed's PDAS ready for debut

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Quad A 2018: Lockheed's PDAS ready for debut

27th April 2018

Lockheed Martin will debut its Pilotage Distributed Aperture System (PDAS) later this year as part of Bell's V-280 Valor tiltrotor flight testing. During the Army …

Boeing CH-47 to be offered with R&D SDAR

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Boeing CH-47 to be offered with R&D SDAR

27th April 2018

Boeing has signed an agreement with Rohde & Schwarz (R&S;) to offer the R&S; next-generation software-defined airborne radio for H-47 Chinook helicopters, Boeing announced on …

QinetiQ to buy EIS Aircraft Group

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QinetiQ to buy EIS Aircraft Group

27th April 2018

QinetiQ Group has entered into an agreement to acquire EIS Aircraft Operations, which is currently part of the EIS Aircraft Group, QinetiQ announced on 24 …

Seoul to begin search for naval helicopters

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Seoul to begin search for naval helicopters

27th April 2018

The Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) search for a dozen additional helicopters suitable for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is set to begin in May, according to …

Indian Navy inducts LCU MK-IV amphibious ship

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Indian Navy inducts LCU MK-IV amphibious ship

27th April 2018

The Indian Navy has inducted the third ship of its Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK-IV project on 25 April. Commissioned as the IN LCU L53, …

Airbus Helicopters, Schiebel demo MUM-T

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Airbus Helicopters, Schiebel demo MUM-T

27th April 2018

Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel have demonstrated Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities between an H145 helicopter and Camcopter S-100 UAS, Airbus announced on 24 April.The flights …

Quad A 2018: Raider two slated to fly this summer

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Quad A 2018: Raider two slated to fly this summer

26th April 2018

Sikorsky's second S-97 Raider — pitched as a lighter attack helicopter for the US military's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme — has rolled off the …

Mattis confirms 'no decision' yet on Iran deal

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Mattis confirms 'no decision' yet on Iran deal

26th April 2018

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on 26 April said no decision had been made on whether the United States is going to withdraw from the Iran …

Israel defence minister vows to strike any Iran 'foothold' in Syria

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Israel defence minister vows to strike any Iran 'foothold' in Syria

26th April 2018

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman vowed in an interview on 26 April to strike at any attempt by Iran to establish a ‘military foothold’ in …

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