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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

29th April 2026

Ripsaw M1 has been designed to support the US Marine Corps’ littoral missions by carrying diverse types of payloads and performing multiple missions. Shephard spoke with Textron to find out more.

UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

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UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

28th April 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after health issues during an exercise. However, an investigation reported “no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by our soldiers but rather a combination of multiple factors”.

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30th March 2017

Tom Palmer, liaison officer in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), speaks exclusively to Shephard about the agency's role in providing support to the special operations …

​Opgal unveils new image processor

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​Opgal unveils new image processor

30th March 2017

Opgal Optronic Industries has introduced a new image processor designed to significantly improve the clarity of thermal images, the company announced on 29 March.Opgal Eye-Q …

Rolls-Royce, TCOMS sign MoU

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Rolls-Royce, TCOMS sign MoU

30th March 2017

Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), as part of its work to develop smart …

SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle

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SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle

30th March 2017

The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) has ordered a new standard issue weapon.It has selected the Bren 2 assault rifle from Czech company CZ. …

Bosnia receives HMMWVs from US government

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Bosnia receives HMMWVs from US government

30th March 2017

The US government has donated 24 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) to the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), with the vehicles handed …

Pakistan orders more AW139 helicopters

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Pakistan orders more AW139 helicopters

30th March 2017

Leonardo will supply an undisclosed number of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to the government of Pakistan, the company announced on 28 March.The aircraft will …

Colombian helicopters provide relief support in Peru

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Colombian helicopters provide relief support in Peru

29th March 2017

The Colombian Army's Air Assault Aviation Division (DAVAA) and the Colombian Air Force (FAC) are currently deployed in Peru as part of a regional relief …

First AS565 MBe Panthers arrive in Indonesia

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First AS565 MBe Panthers arrive in Indonesia

29th March 2017

Two base AS565 MBe Panther platforms have arrived in Indonesia for completion by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus Helicopters announced on 29 March. The Indonesian …

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IAI announces targeting and surveillance pod order

29th March 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a $200 million contract with an unnamed Asian air force customer to provide targeting and surveillance pods, the company …

Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender

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Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender

29th March 2017

Initial bids for Poland's anti-submarine and special forces helicopter tender have been submitted, Poland's Armament Inspectorate has announced.The requirement for a total of 16 helicopters …

Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers

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Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers

29th March 2017

BAE Systems has awarded a contract to Esterline to deliver two visual systems to the Eurofighter Typhoon simulator facilities at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in …

SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

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SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

29th March 2017

French start-up company Airvada is presenting its range of innovative DIODON inflatable unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) at SOFINS, near Bordeaux.The idea which led to the …

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