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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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Airbus to retrofit German CH-53 helicopters

28th February 2017

Airbus Helicopters has received a contract to retrofit the German armed forces' CH-53 heavy transport helicopters, the company announced on 27 February.This contract covers work …

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Avalon 2017: First Growler screams into Australia

28th February 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) first pair of Boeing EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft made their public debut on 28 February as the …

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Avalon 2017: Team Reaper forms in Australia

28th February 2017

Team Reaper Australia, led by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI), was formally launched on 28 February, the opening day of the Avalon Air Show …

Lockheed Martin, ADSB sign MoU

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Lockheed Martin, ADSB sign MoU

28th February 2017

Lockheed Martin and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have signed an agreement to cooperate and provide sustainment services for UAE military maritime assets.The memorandum of …

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SkyRanger UAS flies BVLOS

28th February 2017

Aeryon's SkyRanger UAS has carried out a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight at the Foremost UAS Range in Canada, the company announced on 24 February.The …

Avalon 2017: JP 9711 moves forward

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Avalon 2017: JP 9711 moves forward

28th February 2017

The Australian Department of Defence's Joint Project 9711 Defence Core Simulation Capability Project has taken a step forward with submissions from industry in response to …

Taiwan running out of time and men

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Taiwan running out of time and men

28th February 2017

A new RAND report estimated that Taiwan's intelligence community would have four weeks to prepare for a Chinese invasion. The report, 'Transformation of Taiwan's Reserve …

Scott AFB using C-130H Hercules FuT

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Scott AFB using C-130H Hercules FuT

27th February 2017

A new ground aeromedical evacuation (AE) fuselage trainer (FuT) has entered service at US Scott Air Force Base, putting into use a C-130H Hercules aircraft …

Austal details PPB-R project progress

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Austal details PPB-R project progress

27th February 2017

Austal has successfully completed the Detailed Design Review (DDR) for Australia's AUD$306 million Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) project, the company announced on 24 February.The …

Amphibious vehicles arriving for USMC

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Amphibious vehicles arriving for USMC

27th February 2017

The US Marine Corp's Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV 1.1) programme is gathering pace as more vehicles are delivered for testing.On 21 February it took delivery …

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UK to upgrade Scottish military bases

27th February 2017

Scottish military bases will be upgraded under a £1.7 billion funding package announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 24 February.A number of …

Timoney driveline for Badak vehicle

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Timoney driveline for Badak vehicle

27th February 2017

The PT Pindad Badak 6x6 vehicle will be upgraded with a Timoney modular driveline, transfer case and steering system under a contract between the two …

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