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 Market update
April land forces roundup: Munitions and long-range fires drive procurement momentum
19 hours ago
Land Warfare
Backgrounder 22 hours ago
Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance
Naval Warfare
Analysis 1 day ago
How the Hormuz mine threat exposes potential Baltic MCM shortfalls
“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

Backgrounder

“We must end the mentality of ever larger platforms”: Why USVs are scaling

30th April 2026

Multiple USV programme milestones announced last week, aligned with a reinforcement of the Royal Navy’s vision for a hybrid fleet, point to innovation-led ambition but also to a structural calculation with resource ceilings that neither London nor Washington can ignore.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

Programme update

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

SPONSORED

“A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

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

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
  • “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

    “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

  • SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

    SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

  • Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

    Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

  • ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms

    ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms

  • SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

    SAHA 2026 to Convene the Global Defence Ecosystem

  • “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

    “A dominant force”: empowering Europe’s airborne ISR in a new era

  • ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms

    ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms

  • Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

    Japan’s Terra Drone expands Ukrainian ties to break into global defence market

More Stories

News

Elbit selected for IAF C-130 simulators

8th December 2017

Elbit Systems has been selected by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide and operate flight simulators for the upgraded C-130H and C-130J transport aircraft …

Kittyhawk launches flight profiles for UAS

News

Kittyhawk launches flight profiles for UAS

8th December 2017

Kittyhawk has introduced flight profiles, a new feature for its UAS management platform, the company announced on 5 December. The new feature is designed to …

News

ST Kinetics, NI to test autonomous systems

8th December 2017

ST Kinetics will collaborate with National Instruments Singapore (NI) to develop capabilities to test autonomous vehicle (AVs) systems and solutions in Singapore, the company announced on …

Indonesia equips pilots with GECO Air

News

Indonesia equips pilots with GECO Air

8th December 2017

Inzpire’s GECO Air tablet-based mission system has entered into service with the Indonesian Air Force after successfully passing flight test, the company announced on 5 …

Singapore operationalises target acquisition designation system

News

Singapore operationalises target acquisition designation system

8th December 2017

Singapore’s artillery is in the midst of introducing a new laser Target Acquisition Designation System (TADS) to increase the efficiency of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)strike …

Philippines repeats orders for Kia vehicles

News

Philippines repeats orders for Kia vehicles

8th December 2017

The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) is adding further Kia Motors tactical vehicles and trucks to its inventory via documentation released this month. An …

US Army outlines $1 billion in SOF training opportunities

News

US Army outlines $1 billion in SOF training opportunities

7th December 2017

Last week’s I/ITSEC exhibition in Orlando, Florida, featured updates on training programmes across the armed services. As the US Army Project Manager for Instrumentation, Targets and Threat …

Lockheed Martin ELGTRs for NATO countries

News

Lockheed Martin ELGTRs for NATO countries

7th December 2017

Lockheed Martin has signed a five-year agreement to provide its Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTRs) to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the …

Weaponised Fire Scout on the horizon

News

Weaponised Fire Scout on the horizon

7th December 2017

The newest iteration of the Northrop Grumman Fire Scout, the MQ-8C, will be transitioned into fleet operations at the end of 2018 according to the US …

AH-64E Apache set for record production rates

News

AH-64E Apache set for record production rates

7th December 2017

The AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter is being tipped to reach 'historically high' production figures of up to 100 aircraft a year by 2021. More …

Russia receives new missile, artillery systems

News

Russia receives new missile, artillery systems

7th December 2017

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has detailed the delivery of new equipment to its land forces. The newly formed artillery formation of the Russian …

GDA 2017: Qatar becomes first VBCI export customer

News

GDA 2017: Qatar becomes first VBCI export customer

7th December 2017

The French-made VBCI 8x8 armoured vehicle has finally secured an export customer in Qatar, following a billion-dollar trade deal finalised between France and the Gulf …

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