Changes to accessing Shephard's news and analysis from 7 April: read update

×
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 Company news
US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production
5 hours ago
Air Warfare
Contract award 3 hours ago
First GCAP contract marks milestone for Edgewing, while UK waits on further funding
Naval Warfare
Backgrounder 7 hours ago
Has France quietly become Europe’s real naval power?
US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

Programme update

US Army calls for resupply platforms for the Mobile Tactical Cannon

7th April 2026

The US Army is interested in “innovative, flexible and efficient” capabilities for large-scale combat operations, as well as more agile approaches to improve efficiency and reduce ammunition transfer time.

Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

Backgrounder

Leopard MBT: Alpha beast gets a reboot (updated 2026)

6th April 2026

Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2 as well as its variants, operational service and future prospects.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense

SPONSORED

“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Battlefield mobility, made in the UK

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
  • Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

    Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

  • How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense

    How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

    Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

  • CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

    CH-47 Chinook: why the iconic helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender (updated 2026)

  • March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

    March land forces roundup: A new war confronts the old drone problem

  • Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

    Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industry

  • Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

    Australia is ramping up its uncrewed surface fleet as Sea Archer lines up for key requirement

More Stories

Pakistan launches fourth 600t patrol vessel

News

Pakistan launches fourth 600t patrol vessel

6th December 2017

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) launched its fourth 600t Hingol-class maritime patrol vessel on 5 December. The future PMSS Zhob bears the pennant number …

Russian MoD updates on rearmament progress

News

Russian MoD updates on rearmament progress

6th December 2017

Russian military units deployed in Abkhazia have received more than 100 pieces of military hardware to date under Russia's rearmament programme, the Russian Ministry of …

I/ITSEC 2017: Rheinmetall trucks on with driver training

News

I/ITSEC 2017: Rheinmetall trucks on with driver training

6th December 2017

In early November, Rheinmetall transferred the first of 35 MAN TGX series trucks to the German Armed Forces n Oldenburg for driver training. The contract is …

RAN bids farewell to Bravo helicopters

News

RAN bids farewell to Bravo helicopters

6th December 2017

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has officially retired its S-70B-2 Seahawk Bravo helicopters with the last of the fleet handed over to the Australian War …

Analysis: ADIZ in South China Sea unlikely for now say experts

News

Analysis: ADIZ in South China Sea unlikely for now say experts

6th December 2017

Last week the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed J-11B fighters to Woody Island in the South China Sea. Simultaneously, Y-9 transport aircraft from …

Indian military yearns for larger UAV inventory

News

Indian military yearns for larger UAV inventory

6th December 2017

The Indian military’s desire for UAVs will soon be boosted with further RfPs. While the army is already processing an RfP for mini-UAVs, India is …

News

OSI Maritime signs IBNS deal for US Navy

5th December 2017

OSI Maritime Systems has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to deliver its Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBNS) for the US Navy’s Freedom class …

New US Marine Corps anti-tank systems solve obsolescence issues

News

New US Marine Corps anti-tank systems solve obsolescence issues

5th December 2017

The United States Marine Corps recently reached the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) milestone for its new Light Armored Vehicle – Anti Tank Modernization (LAV-ATM) programme. The LAV-AT …

Bundeswehr receives driver training trucks

News

Bundeswehr receives driver training trucks

5th December 2017

Rheinmetall has transferred the first of 35 driver training trucks to BwFuhrparkService, the fleet service provider for the Bundeswehr, in Oldenburg, Germany, the company announced …

IAF’s Embraer aircraft carries out AAR

News

IAF’s Embraer aircraft carries out AAR

5th December 2017

An Indian Air Force (IAF) EMB145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) aircraft has successfully completed its first air-to-air refuelling (AAR), the Indian Ministry of …

EDA conducts helicopter tactics discussion

News

EDA conducts helicopter tactics discussion

5th December 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) recently held its eighth Helicopter Tactics Symposium in Rijen, the Netherlands. Organised under EDA’s Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP), the symposium …

I/ITSEC 2017: Meggitt launches FATS 300 VSAT

News

I/ITSEC 2017: Meggitt launches FATS 300 VSAT

5th December 2017

Meggitt Training Systems has launched its new immersive, multi-screen FATS 300 system at I/ITSEC 2017. The system is designed to provide an immersive training environment …

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