Changes to accessing Shephard's news and analysis from 7 April: read update

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News & Analysis ▼
  • 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
Market Intelligence ▼
  • 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
Defence Insight
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
Menu
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
  • Home>
  • News
Military aircraft Backgrounder
Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence
9 hours ago
Naval Warfare
Contract award 9 hours ago
Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached
Land Warfare
Company news 12 hours ago
Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme
Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

Contract award

Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

24th April 2026

After months of delays, Rheinmetall has inked a €300 million deal with Germany for its FV-014 drone this week as part of a wider framework contract worth €2.4 billion for loitering munition procurement. Shephard looks at how the as-yet-unawarded funds could be spent.

FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

National budgets and...

FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

23rd April 2026

The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense

SPONSORED

“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Battlefield mobility, made in the UK

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

DSEI 2025: Avon Protection Focuses on Integrated Respiratory and Ocular Systems for Defence

At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

    Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

    Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

More Stories

News

Iraq requests massive equipment FMS

20th April 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $295.6 million foreign military sale to Iraq for equipment for two Peshmerga infantry brigades …

Kazakhstan orders more C295s

News

Kazakhstan orders more C295s

20th April 2017

Kazakhstan has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for acquisition of additional C295 transport aircraft, the company announced on 20 April.The further two …

Quad A 2017: BAE Systems, Leonardo DRS sign MoU

News

Quad A 2017: BAE Systems, Leonardo DRS sign MoU

20th April 2017

BAE Systems and Leonardo DRS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide advanced threat detection capabilities for US Army fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, …

GA-EMS Li-ion battery for SAHRV

News

GA-EMS Li-ion battery for SAHRV

20th April 2017

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is to supply battery systems for the Semi-Autonomous Hydrographic Reconnaissance Vehicle (SAHRV), the company announced on 17 April. The contract …

Services express F-35 sustainment strategy concerns

News

Services express F-35 sustainment strategy concerns

20th April 2017

While US Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy leaders are clearly excited to receive the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, they identify lingering concerns surrounding the …

US Army targets force projection improvements

News

US Army targets force projection improvements

20th April 2017

The US Army has begun using administrative unit movements to help practice and refine what some view as lost skill sets necessary for rapid force …

News

Quantum3D receives L-3 contract

20th April 2017

Quantum3D Government Systems has received a contract from the Link Simulation and Training division of L3 Technologies to deliver equipment in support of an upgrade …

EDA launches new JDEAL training course

News

EDA launches new JDEAL training course

20th April 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new course to train military staff in the management of a new capability as part of its …

News

Building self-organised UAS swarms

20th April 2017

A Self-organising Communications and Autonomous Delivery Service (SCADS) project, run by Australia's Defence Science and Technology Group (DST), is looking to create 'flocks' of UAS …

Rotorcraft Asia: Sikorsky celebrates operator milestone

News

Rotorcraft Asia: Sikorsky celebrates operator milestone

20th April 2017

Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky has strengthened its stronghold in Asia-Pacific through long customer relationships and a new service centre.At Rotorcraft Asia 2017, the company spoke …

Rotorcraft Asia: Airbus expands Seletar facility

News

Rotorcraft Asia: Airbus expands Seletar facility

20th April 2017

Last month Airbus Helicopters opened a new 'delivery room' at its Seletar facility, with the company's Singaporean base of operations delivering an average of two …

Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 Daily News - Day Three

News

Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 Daily News - Day Three

20th April 2017

The official Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 Daily News - Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version …

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 & Analysis▼
  • 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
Market Intelligence ▼
  • 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