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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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16th May 2017

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is looking to create a mix of 50% simulated training and 50% live training for its pilots.  At a site in Gilze …

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Huntington Ingalls Industries has redelivered the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the US Navy, the company announced on 12 May. The vessel …

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IMDEX Asia: Controp displays latest sensors

16th May 2017

Controp is using this year’s IMDEX Asia exhibition to promote its line of sensors for the small- to medium-sized boat market.  The Israel-based company specialises …

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Air-to-air refuelling training set for P-8

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Simulation training for air-to-air refuelling with Boeing Poseidon P-8 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) may begin before the end of August with the capability currently in …

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Serbia kitted out with indigenous vehicles

16th May 2017

The Serbian military and internal security forces have begun ordering indigenous armour vehicles and self-propelled artillery.  The news had been announced openly for the first …

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ITEC 2017: USAF aeromedical on motion

16th May 2017

CAE has confirmed that the C-130 Aeromedical Evacuation Training System (AETS) for the US Air Force at Dobbins Air Reserve Base is now on-motion, fully …

IMDEX Asia: Singapore doubles submarine order

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IMDEX Asia: Singapore doubles submarine order

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Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on 16 May that the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will acquire an additional two Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines …

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Leonardo DRS has received multiple orders for its Link-11 and Link-22 data terminal sets and associated communication equipment, systems and services, the company announced on 11 …

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ITEC 2017: RNLAF outlines simulation plans

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According to Col Harold Boekholt, the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) Head of Policy and Plans, ‘simulation will grow in the future and be driven …

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IMDEX Asia: Firing up Protector for Asia

16th May 2017

A highlight for Rafael at IMDEX Asia 2017 is a new Spike missile mission module for its Protector USV, with the Israeli company announcing in …

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First Whidbey Island P-8 squadron cleared for flight

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The first Boeing Poseidon P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) squadron at US Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has gained Safe for Flight certification with an …

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