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Thales: deployment speed to determine winners in ‘production versus production’ era

16th September 2026

At its technology summit in London, attended by Shephard, Thales UK examined the importance of speed to delivery, the growing focus on cross-domain capabilities and how procurement reform could be crucial for future battlefield advantage.

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AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

15th September 2026

Two new uncrewed aircraft concepts target very different US military requirements, from massed long-range strike to autonomous logistics. Shephard spoke with executives from Swarm Aero, Textron Aviation and Merlin Labs at this year's AFA Air, Space and Cyber conference to learn more about their capabilities.

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Leonardo’s AWHERO moves towards certification

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Leonardo’s AWHERO remotely piloted helicopter is progressing towards certification in 2019, the company announced on 25 February. Leonardo is assembling two new prototypes at its …

Heli-Expo 2018: MD softly, softly on 6XX

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Heli-Expo 2018: MD softly, softly on 6XX

28th February 2018

Despite an aggressive timeline for MD Helicopters' 6XX attack helicopter to be market-ready this year, certification delays have hindered this process with the aircraft now …

Russia donates An-26 transport aircraft to Nicaragua

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Russia donates An-26 transport aircraft to Nicaragua

28th February 2018

Russia has donated two Antonov An-26 transport aircraft to Nicaragua. The aircraft were formally handed over to the Nicaraguan Army on the 23 February during …

Top US military leader calls for BMDS space sensors

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Top US military leader calls for BMDS space sensors

28th February 2018

With the US eyeing ways to bolster its Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), the head of Strategic Command said the time has come to send …

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Cubic acquires MotionDSP

28th February 2018

Cubic Corporation has acquired MotionDSP, a supplier of advanced image processing software for public safety, security and government applications. MotionDSP will enhance Cubic Mission Solutions' …

Canadian Army’s 100th LHS trailer completed

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Canadian Army’s 100th LHS trailer completed

28th February 2018

Mack Defense has announced the production of 100th Load Handling System trailer as part of the Canadian Army's Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) - Standard …

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Delair, Frontier Precision sign agreement

28th February 2018

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Additional Trackfire RWS for Swedish navy

28th February 2018

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Eleven sick after envelope opened at US military base

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An envelope containing an ‘unknown substance’ was opened at a US base near Washington on 27 February, leaving 11 people sick, including military personnel, officials …

US general sees 'positive indicators' in Pakistan

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US general sees 'positive indicators' in Pakistan

28th February 2018

A top US general said on 27 February that he has started to see ‘positive indicators’ from the Pakistan military, weeks after President Donald Trump …

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Petards to supply comms equipment to UK

28th February 2018

Petards has received contracts to provide communications equipment and services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contracts are worth a total of £1.5 …

B200 upgrades cease as Heron TP capabilities grow

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B200 upgrades cease as Heron TP capabilities grow

28th February 2018

No future upgrades are planned for the B200 reconnaissance aircraft currently operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), following a decision to transfer its expected …

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