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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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Bertin Technologies acquires Exensor

3rd August 2017

Bertin Technologies has acquired 100% of the share capital of Sweden-based Exensor from Verdane NVP II SPV, Marginalen Group, Erland von Hofsten Advokat and a …

Brazil's Black Hawks clock-up 30,000 hours

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Brazil's Black Hawks clock-up 30,000 hours

3rd August 2017

The Brazilian Air Force has announced that in late July its UH-60L Black Hawk reached 30,000 flight hours. Since first beginning operations 11 years ago, …

Keel laid for first Pacific Patrol Boat

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Keel laid for first Pacific Patrol Boat

3rd August 2017

Austal has laid the keel for the first Pacific Patrol Boat for the Australian government’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) project, the company announced on …

APU gives Thai howitzers greater mobility

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APU gives Thai howitzers greater mobility

3rd August 2017

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has developed an auxiliary power unit (APU) designed for installation aboard its 155mm GHN-45 towed howitzers to give them autonomous …

Sikorsky refurbishing Black Hawks for Australian fire-fighting

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Sikorsky refurbishing Black Hawks for Australian fire-fighting

3rd August 2017

Sikorsky Australia is to refurbish ten ex-US Army UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters for firefighting and disaster relief operations in Australia. The A$63 million contract announced …

Boeing completes KC-46 electromagnetic testing

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Boeing completes KC-46 electromagnetic testing

2nd August 2017

Boeing, the US Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command have completed electromagnetic testing for the KC-46air refuelling tanker, it was announced on 27 July. …

German Army Tiger helicopter crashes in Mali

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German Army Tiger helicopter crashes in Mali

2nd August 2017

An Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter belonging to the German Helicopter Detachment (HELIDET) based in Gao, Mali, crashed South of Tabankort on 26 July according …

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US Navy looks for guidance

2nd August 2017

The US Navy has released an RfI to support a planned FY18 live fire demonstration of technologies related to the Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) …

US Army orders fifth JLTV batch

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US Army orders fifth JLTV batch

2nd August 2017

Oshkosh Defense will deliver additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the US Army under an order announced on 1 August. The order, valued at …

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US Army explores cold weather ‘boot gap’

2nd August 2017

The US Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the army’s product manager for clothing and individual equipment, has announced its intent to award two firm …

Italy’s OPTSAT-3000 satellite launched

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Italy’s OPTSAT-3000 satellite launched

2nd August 2017

The Italian Ministry of Defence’s OPTSAT-3000 satellite has been launched from the Kourou European spaceport in French Guiana today, 2 August. The satellite was delivered by …

Revamped HMS Montrose completes sea trials

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Revamped HMS Montrose completes sea trials

2nd August 2017

The British Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose has returned to Plymouth following a successful trials period at sea, it was announced on 31 …

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