To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News ▼
  • 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
Business Information ▼
  • 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
News

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Select
  • Home>
  • News
Military aircraft Backgrounder
Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack
17 hours ago
Air Warfare
Backgrounder 13 hours ago
Denmark to bolster maritime defences as P-8A FMS deal approved by US
Air Warfare
National budgets and... 16 hours ago
Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts
As the new year starts, the UK defence spending delay continues

News

As the new year starts, the UK defence spending delay continues

6th January 2026

The UK’s defence spending commitments remain uncertain as the government’s Defence Investment Plan, which had been due by the end of 2025, is yet to be published.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

Backgrounder

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Battlefield mobility, made in the UK

SPONSORED

Strengthening Baltic defence capabilities

SPONSORED

Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

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

SCD highlights advances in infrared imaging for defence operations

Infrared imaging manufacturer SCD outlines its approach to enhancing visibility for defence forces operating in complex environments.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

    Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

  • Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

    Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

  • Light Reconnaissance Strike – enabling a vital mission set (Studio)

    Light Reconnaissance Strike – enabling a vital mission set (Studio)

  • Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

    Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

  • Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

    Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?

  • Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

    Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

  • Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

    Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

  • US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

    US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

More Stories

Dry dock brings strategic succour to Indian Navy

News

Dry dock brings strategic succour to Indian Navy

22nd June 2017

A $71 million floating dock (FDNavy-2) built by Larsen and Toubro (L&T;) at its Kattupalli yard near Chennai will considerably improve dry dock slot constraints …

News

Harris receives manpack radio contract

21st June 2017

Harris Corporation will supply the US Special Operations Command with next-generation multi-channel manpack radios under a six-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract announced on 19 June. In …

Chinese exercise reveals new Iranian capability

News

Chinese exercise reveals new Iranian capability

21st June 2017

The visit by a Chinese naval fleet to Iran has revealed a possible upgrade to an Iranian frigate. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) made …

USCG orders additional FRCs

News

USCG orders additional FRCs

21st June 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a $289 million contract option to Bollinger Shipyards to produce and deliver an additional six Fast Response Cutters (FRCs), …

Paris Air Show: F-35 makes its debut (video)

News

Paris Air Show: F-35 makes its debut (video)

21st June 2017

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II made its Paris Air Show debut and first flight demonstration to the public at Le Bourget.  Alan Norman, chief test …

Paris Air Show: CAE sets a record

News

Paris Air Show: CAE sets a record

21st June 2017

On 31 May, CAE released its end of year financial results. By any standard, the results were significant and saw a record breaking CAD$7.5 billion …

Huntington Ingalls signs LHA 8 contract

News

Huntington Ingalls signs LHA 8 contract

21st June 2017

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) shipbuilding division has received a $3 billion contract for the detail design and construction of the US Navy's Bougainville (LHA 8) amphibious …

Paris Air Show: Sikorsky on track with CH-53K

News

Paris Air Show: Sikorsky on track with CH-53K

21st June 2017

As Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion enters production, company officials are confident that the US Marine Corps (USMC) Heavy Lift Replacement Programme is on track. With initial …

Paris Air Show: EMSA signs off on UAS capabilities

News

Paris Air Show: EMSA signs off on UAS capabilities

21st June 2017

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) was named in two deals this week for fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned systems that will be used to provide …

Unmanned MCM capabilities showcased

News

Unmanned MCM capabilities showcased

21st June 2017

A complete unmanned mine counter measure (MCM) detect-to-engage mission has been demonstrated at the Belgium Navy’s North Sea Unmanned MCM Trials (BE NSU). The 11 …

HMS Brocklesby to return to operations early

News

HMS Brocklesby to return to operations early

21st June 2017

The Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure vessel HMS Brocklesby will return to the navy’s surface fleet four months earlier than scheduled following completion of upkeep work …

Boeing to continue P-8I support

News

Boeing to continue P-8I support

21st June 2017

Boeing has received a three-year contract to continue its support for the Indian Navy's fleet of P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, the company announced on 19 June. …

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 ▼
  • 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
Business Information ▼
  • 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