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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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Roboteam receives MTGR orders

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Roboteam has received two orders for the Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) in support of US and international military missions, the company announced on 29 …

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Vixen 500E selected for IAR-99 TD

31st August 2017

The IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) being built by Romania's National Institute for Aerospace Research (INCAS), will be fitted with Leonardo’s Vixen 500E AESA radar, the …

Homeland receives third Damen patrol vessel

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Homeland receives third Damen patrol vessel

31st August 2017

Nigeria’s Homeland Integrated Offshore Services has taken delivery of a third Damen 3307 patrol vessel in Lagos, Nigeria, Damen announced on 29 August.  Guardian 3, along …

MSPO 2017: Poland prepares light vehicle procurement

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MSPO 2017: Poland prepares light vehicle procurement

31st August 2017

After years of neglect the Polish Army is finally putting effort into modernising its fleet of 4x4 light all-terrain vehicles.  The force has set up …

Patria to supply CANDL terminals to Airbus

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Patria to supply CANDL terminals to Airbus

31st August 2017

Patria has received a contract to deliver a series of Compact Airborne Networking Data Link (CANDL) terminals and high power amplifiers to Airbus Defence and …

South Korean defence budget set for boost

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South Korean defence budget set for boost

31st August 2017

Alarmed by Kim Jong-un’s shenanigans across the border, Seoul announced on 29 August that it proposed to boost defence spending next year by 6.9% to …

Saab reveals new submarine models

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Saab reveals new submarine models

31st August 2017

Saab Kockums is looking to tap into an expanding submarine market with two alternative boat types announced during its annual submarine seminar. The Swedish company expects …

HAL begins production of LCH

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HAL begins production of LCH

31st August 2017

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the production of the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), HAL announced on 28 August. The …

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Analysis: Australia experiences embarrassing amphibious gap

31st August 2017

The Australian Army has a vexing problem. How can it deliver its M1A1 AIM Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) ashore from the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) …

USAF receives enhanced digital GPS receiver

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USAF receives enhanced digital GPS receiver

30th August 2017

Rockwell Collins has delivered enhanced Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receivers (DIGAR) for airborne platforms to the US Air Force Special Operations Command, the company announced on …

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Wagz introduces smart collar for SAR K9s

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Wagz has launched a smart collar for K9 search and rescue dogs, the company announced on 28 August. The collar and app, called Wagz Warrior, is …

US Army releases active protection roadmap

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US Army releases active protection roadmap

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As the US army contemplates whether it will field an active protective system (APS) for its current fleet of vehicles, the service has unveiled a …

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