Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Land Warfare
GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.
Featured videos
Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
Featured Industry Spotlights
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
Land Warfare
Need to develop AI-powered red pictures for battlefield situational awareness?
More Stories
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
Nevada UAS test site selected for UPP demo
18th January 2019
Nevada’s UAS test site has been selected for the US Department of Transportation/FAA UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Pilot Project (UPP) demonstration, the Nevada Institute for …
-
Digital Battlespace
USMC selects Raytheon AESA radar
18th January 2019
Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar has been selected by the US Marine Corps to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet aircraft fleet, the company announced on 15 …
-
Land Warfare
US to study making missile defence test site in Hawaii operational
18th January 2019
The US DoD intends to study whether the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex in Kauai, Hawaii, could be turned into a combat-ready system to …
-
Military Logistics
Surface Navy 2019: Navy official concerned over US shipbuilding and maintenance base
17th January 2019
Although the annual Surface Navy Association event in Washington, DC brings with it much interest in new ships such as the FFG(X) and new large …
-
Military Logistics
Raytheon to support MQ-9 Reaper sensors
17th January 2019
Raytheon has received a $59.2 million contract to provide contractor logistics support for sensors on the US Department of Defense's MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the company …
-
Defence Notes
Lockheed receives LRASM second production lot
17th January 2019
Lockheed Martin has received a $172 million contract from the US Navy and US Air Force for the second production lot of Long Range Anti-Ship …
-
Defence Notes
Surface Navy 2019: USMC considers decrease in operational commitments
17th January 2019
As the US Marine Corps (USMC) continues to grapple with its deployment-to-dwell (D2D) ratio a top service official has suggested a decrease in operational commitments …
-
Land Warfare
Northrop demos APS for US Army
17th January 2019
Northrop Grumman demonstrated advanced vehicle active protection system (APS) technologies against anti-tank guided munitions (ATGM) during a US Army sponsored exercise in Huntsville, Alabama. The …
-
Digital Battlespace
Saab launches laser warning system in US
17th January 2019
Saab has launched its laser warning system solutions for land and naval applications in the US market, the company announced on 15 January. The Laser …
-
Military Logistics
BAE Systems to support US Navy comms
17th January 2019
BAE Systems has received a $79.8 million, five-year communications support contract from the US Navy, the company announced on 15 January. Under the contract, BAE …
-
Special Operations
US and Qatar sign MoU on AUAB
17th January 2019
The US Department of Defense (DoD) and Qatar’s Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 13 January concerning Qatar’s support of DoD …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
GA-ASI forms Team SkyGuardian Belgium
17th January 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has teamed with five Belgium companies to form Team SkyGuardian Belgium, the company announced on 15 January. Shephard reported in …
-
Defence Notes
Russia starts production of a new-generation strategic bomber
17th January 2019
The first production works on the Russian PAK-DA new-generation strategic bomber programme are set to be given a go-ahead this year. According to the Russian military …
-
Digital Battlespace
Saab's TactiCall for Norwegian Coast Guard
17th January 2019
Saab has signed a contract with Vard Group to deliver its TactiCall integrated communication system for the Norwegian Coast Guard’s three new vessels, the company …
-
Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: Commonality demand drove DDG 1000 planar rethink
16th January 2019
The planar array technology intended to be installed on Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers will instead likely be fitted to future US Navy surface combatants, with …
-
Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: Raytheon continues development of MCM, ASW packages
16th January 2019
Raytheon is pushing ahead with its MCM and subsurface surveillance programmes for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and other US Navy platforms, with several recent …
-
Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: CUSV looks to Milestone C and weaponisation
16th January 2019
Textron and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is looking forward to a Milestone C decision in 2019 for the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), part …
-
Land Warfare
Outgoing US Army chief hails improved readiness
16th January 2019
As the US Army prepares to submit is FY20 budget the service remains confident that it will continue to build readiness and prepare for a …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
L3 ASV takes part in Autonomous Warrior 18
16th January 2019
L3 ASV has completed a series of demonstrations during Australia’s Autonomous Warrior 18 showcase with its MAST-9 USV. In support of the Defence Science and …
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
-
![US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative]()
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
-
![Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider]()
Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
-
![US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment]()
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
-
![GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF]()
GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
-
![US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment]()
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
-
![US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary]()
US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
-
![BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions]()
BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
-
![Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider]()
Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
