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The US military is expanding its efforts to modernise mortar technology

26th February 2026

A growing push towards increasing mobility and lethality across forces can be seen in recent contracts and modernisation efforts, with advancing mortar technology playing an integral role in modern warfare.

UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

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UK Royal Navy notes hybrid air wing progress with eyes on Peregrine drone development

26th February 2026

The Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATX) initiative aims to modernise aviation capabilities to use uncrewed systems where possible, supporting its goal of a hybrid air wing by 2040.

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Italy orders Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft

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Italy orders Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft

17th January 2017

A contract announced on 13 January will see Leonardo deliver an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft to the Italian Ministry of Defence. …

EW Singapore: China prioritises IW capabilities

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EW Singapore: China prioritises IW capabilities

17th January 2017

China is copying the Russian route of building information warfare capabilities, according to a keynote speaker at the Electronic Warfare Singapore conference and exhibition on …

Japan unveils improved 8x8 APC prototype

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Japan unveils improved 8x8 APC prototype

16th January 2017

Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced that the first prototype of the Improved Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (WAPC) was delivered to the Japan …

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EDA launches IED detection programme

16th January 2017

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new research and technology programme aimed at improving member states’ IED detection capabilities. The IED Detection (IEDDET) …

BAE Systems developing LDAL

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BAE Systems developing LDAL

16th January 2017

BAE Systems is developing a Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens (LDAL), a new type of directed energy laser and lens system designed to improve commanders’ ability …

MilSim Asia: NetSim software demoed

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MilSim Asia: NetSim software demoed

16th January 2017

TETCOS, a software company based in India, will be demonstrating its network simulation/emulation software NetSim at MilSim Asia 2017 in Singapore. The NetSim simulator models …

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DI receives LMR support contract

16th January 2017

DynCorp International (DI) has received a $955K contract from the US Army to provide Land Mobile Radio (LMR) support in Kosovo, the company announced on …

Crowsnest to provide eyes to Merlins

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Crowsnest to provide eyes to Merlins

16th January 2017

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that manufacturing of the Crowsnest airborne surveillance system for its fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2s can now begin, following the …

What to expect for defence in 2017 (video)

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What to expect for defence in 2017 (video)

16th January 2017

Shephard's editorial team has gazed into the crystal ball to see what the next 12 months might bring for the defence and aerospace community. Geopolitics and …

DARPA unveils SHARE programme

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DARPA unveils SHARE programme

16th January 2017

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched its Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE) programme, which aims to …

Raytheon Stinger targets new Apaches

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Raytheon Stinger targets new Apaches

16th January 2017

Both Qatar and India have selected the Raytheon Stinger air-to-air missile system for their new Apache AH-64E aircraft, Shephard has confirmed. Under the multi-nation contract …

Czech Republic receives Tatra trucks

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Czech Republic receives Tatra trucks

16th January 2017

The Czech Republic Ministry of Defence (MoD) took delivery of 26 Tatra T-810 flatbed trucks during the first week of January, the MoD announced on …

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