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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking approach can be seen through the procurement strategies of its Western allies today.

UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

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Patria AMV28A completes first amphib tests

16th June 2017

Patria has completed the first amphibious testing of its AMV28A vehicle in the Hanko area in southern Finland. Two vehicles completed swimming tests, one in test configuration …

Turkey's tank stopped in its tracks

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Turkey's tank stopped in its tracks

16th June 2017

Turkey’s attempt to field the indigenously-developed 'Altay' tank has run into more problems, with the Turkish armament procurement organisation (SSM) rejecting a sole-source proposal from manufacturer Otokar. …

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Kraken, Atlas Elektronik enter partnership

16th June 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has signed a teaming agreement with Atlas Elektronik to target the Royal Canadian Navy's Remote Mine Disposal System (RMDS) programme, it was announced …

Leonardo opens Norway training centre

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Leonardo opens Norway training centre

16th June 2017

Leonardo has opened its AW101 Norway Training Centre at Stavanger Sola Airport, the company announced on 13 June. The centre includes a new AW101 Full …

Paris Air Show: Eye spy a SpyRanger (video)

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Paris Air Show: Eye spy a SpyRanger (video)

16th June 2017

Shephard recently attended a demonstration of the Thales-developed Spy'Ranger UAS, which has been selected by the French DGA to equip the country's armed forces. Pascal Secretin …

Paris Air Show: European helicopter procurement (video)

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Paris Air Show: European helicopter procurement (video)

16th June 2017

Western European militaries are looking at new platforms to replace their existing fleets.  Shephard takes a look at the incumbent aircraft for Germany, Italy and …

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Paris Air Show: Preview (video)

16th June 2017

Shephard editors Helen Haxell and Richard Thomas discuss the main themes of the upcoming Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France. While the show looks …

Paris Air Show: Cautious optimism for post-Brexit aerospace

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Paris Air Show: Cautious optimism for post-Brexit aerospace

16th June 2017

Despite continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit, figures released by ADS Group suggest strong growth in the UK aerospace industry and hint at future investments in UK …

UK MoD confirms Sentinel fleet cut

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UK MoD confirms Sentinel fleet cut

16th June 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence  (MoD) has confirmed reports that it will retire one Sentinel R1 aircraft, reducing the Royal Air Force's operational fleet to …

Sino-Russian AHL contract due soon

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Sino-Russian AHL contract due soon

16th June 2017

Russia and China are cooperating on the Advanced Heavy Lifter (AHL) helicopter project, but the two parties have not yet signed a full contract. However, …

CAE supports RAAF virtual training exercise

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CAE supports RAAF virtual training exercise

16th June 2017

CAE provided support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Diamond Thunder distributed mission training exercise, the company announced on 13 June. The …

Taiwan to induct laser engagement training system

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Taiwan to induct laser engagement training system

16th June 2017

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) will invest NT$970 million ($32.2 million) over the next three years to continue development of a new laser engagement …

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