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Air Warfare

GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover

While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.

Naval Warfare

France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme

A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.

Naval Warfare

US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows

The US Navy (USN) is evolving into a hybrid fleet with uncrewed systems supporting crewed vessels and companies working to provide new solutions. In the case of Ocean Aero, its Triton uncrewed surface vessel can also be used underwater.

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Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Training

Transforming training is crucial to future-proofing our armed forces

27th August 2020

Future-proofing our training is the best way of ensuring our Armed Forces are equipped to keep us safe and secure in the future says Frazer …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman to make more mission computers for Venoms and Vipers

27th August 2020

Northrop Grumman has obtained a $44.55 million contract modification from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to make more mission computers for US and FMS helicopter …
Air Warfare

Russia sets sights on more Su-30 and Su-35 fighters

27th August 2020

The Russian MoD on 25 August confirmed plans to enlarge its combat aircraft fleet, by announcing contracts for 21 Su-30SM2 and 30 Su-35S fighters, as well …
Land Warfare

Poland enhances military presence near Belarus

27th August 2020

A new tank battalion is being formed in eastern Poland, after the first batch of modified T-72M1 MBTs was received by the 19th Mechanized Brigade …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Dynetics claims ‘major step forward’ with latest Gremlins test

27th August 2020

After a delay due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Leidos subsidiary Dynetics successfully tested a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) plus airborne recovery system in …
Training

Defining the Future Podcast Episode 1 - Training for the Future

26th August 2020

Welcome to Shephard Studio’s Defining the Future podcast, sponsored by our partner Raytheon UK. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. The way we work is changing …
Land Warfare

Taiwan orders more CM34 IFVs

26th August 2020

The Republic of China Army (ROCA) will order an additional 21 CM34 Cloud Leopard 8x8 IFVs armed with a 30mm cannon for the Military Police …
Defence Notes

Malaysia issues UAV and MPA tenders, amidst acquisition criticisms

26th August 2020

Malaysia issued two tenders on 25 August for the supply of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and three MALE UAVs. Few details or performance specifications, …
Digital Battlespace

First LRDR array is in place, says Lockheed

26th August 2020

Engineers from Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have completed installation of the first 60ft x 60ft Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) array in …
Training

Argentina resurrects domestic trainer programme

26th August 2020

Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) is to produce a protoype IA-100 Malvina trainer aircraft for the Argentine Air Force, using an initial ARS185 million ($2.5 …
Land Warfare

Russian tank firing demonstration results in fiasco

26th August 2020

Russian MBTs underperformed badly when firing ATGMs from main armament at the Alabino firing range, in a live demonstration on 24 August during the Army …
Military Logistics

RAN logistics vessel passes sea trials

26th August 2020

The first of two Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessels for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea acceptance trials in Spain, before a …
Defence Notes

Rosoboronexport chief confirms second S-400 order from Turkey

26th August 2020

The Turkish government has signed a deal with Rosoboronexport for a second batch of S-400 SAM systems, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS. ‘The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

NAVAIR selects General Atomics for continued MQ-9 work

26th August 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has received a $15.5 million contract modification from US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), for site relocation activities and continued ISR services using …
Naval Warfare

Turkey presses on with indigenous anti-ship missile development

26th August 2020

The latest test firing for Atmaca long-range anti-ship missile was conducted last month at the Sinop range on the Black Sea coast. Shephard understands that …
Land Warfare

Spanish industry team seals 8x8 combat vehicle deal

26th August 2020

An industry team led by General Dynamics European Land Systems- Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS) is to manufacture an initial 348 Dragon 8x8 VCR wheeled combat vehicles …
Digital Battlespace

Ofek 16 takes its first pictures

26th August 2020

The Israeli MoD and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have released the first images from the Ofek 16 EO reconnaissance satellite that was launched in early …
Naval Warfare

iXblue inertial navigation system to equip new Australian OPVs

26th August 2020

The 12 new Arafura-class (Project Sea 1180) OPVs for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will be equipped with inertial navigation systems and gyrocompasses from iXblue. This …
Defence Helicopter

Uruguay expects naval aviation improvements with Grifone

25th August 2020

The Uruguay Navy has received its first AB 412HP Grifone helicopter, with the second expected to follow by the end of 2020. ‘The first of …

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