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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

29th April 2026

Ripsaw M1 has been designed to support the US Marine Corps’ littoral missions by carrying diverse types of payloads and performing multiple missions. Shephard spoke with Textron to find out more.

UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

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UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

28th April 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after health issues during an exercise. However, an investigation reported “no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by our soldiers but rather a combination of multiple factors”.

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  • Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

    Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

  • 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

  • April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

    April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

  • Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

    Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

  • 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

  • Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

    Stockholm prepares to choose between three European frigate proposals

  • April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

    April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

  • Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

    Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

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Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

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Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

22nd April 2026

The Pentagon’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes an impressive increase in the procurement of interceptors, with the number of the US Army’s PAC-3 MSE rounds expanding by 683%, the US Navy’s Standard Missile by 365% and the ...

Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

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Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency

22nd April 2026

With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.

Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

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Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

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How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare era

21st April 2026

Modern conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war have exposed gaps in Western artillery, with European militaries increasingly looking to invest in longer-range systems with a focus on logistics and resilience.

Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

21st April 2026

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.

Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

20th April 2026

The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.

US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades

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US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades

20th April 2026

The ISV-H is likely to feature commercial solutions and advanced technologies while providing mobility, transportability and onboard and exportable power to support tactical operations.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

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Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasi...

Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

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Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

17th April 2026

Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to rei...

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