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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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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Italy reveals AW129 replacement

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Italy reveals AW129 replacement

19th January 2017

Replacement of the Italian Army’s AW129 with a new exploration and escort (NEES) helicopter has come to light, further to a joint contract between Leonardo Helicopters and the …

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CAE wins new in defence contracts

18th January 2017

CAE has detailed a number of new contracts from defence customers in France, Spain and the US worth a combined CAD$175 million.  The agreements include …

Raytheon completes GPS OCX test milestone

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Raytheon completes GPS OCX test milestone

18th January 2017

Raytheon has completed its factory qualification testing on the launch and checkout system (LCS) of the US Air Force's Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational …

AMPS delivered to US Army

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AMPS delivered to US Army

18th January 2017

BIRD Aerosystems has delivered its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) to the US Army, the company announced on 16 January.Developed in cooperation with Airbus Defence …

AUDS system reaches milestone

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AUDS system reaches milestone

18th January 2017

Reacting to the announcement that the AUDS counter-UAS capability has reached TRL-9 following its deployment and testing with US forces, officials behind the system said …

DLE to upgrade F-22 Raptor HUD

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DLE to upgrade F-22 Raptor HUD

18th January 2017

BAE Systems will modernise the US Air Force F-22 Raptor’s head-up display (HUD) with its Digital Light Engine (DLE) technology under an agreement with Lockheed …

C295W envelope keeps expanding

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C295W envelope keeps expanding

18th January 2017

A new demonstration carried out by Airbus Defence and Space has seen the C295W transport and tanker conduct air-to-air refuelling contacts with an H225M Caracal helicopter. …

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RAN details aviation trials for 2017

18th January 2017

The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials unit is scheduled to conduct seven first of class flight trials before September 2017, the …

MilSim Asia: Singapore Army exploits LVC training

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MilSim Asia: Singapore Army exploits LVC training

17th January 2017

The Singapore Army is increasingly using live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training to enhance the training benefits of its soldiers and to overcome severe constraints …

First shipborne Ka-226T rolled out

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First shipborne Ka-226T rolled out

17th January 2017

Russian Helicopters has revealed that the first Kamov Ka-226T helicopter modified for shipborne-use has rolled out from the Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise. Ordered by Russia’s …

Italian UH-90 helicopters reach milestone

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Italian UH-90 helicopters reach milestone

17th January 2017

The UH-90 of the Italian Army have achieved 3,000 flying hours in Afghanistan, NH Industries announced on 16 January. The UH-90 is the tactical transport …

Lockheed awarded US Navy EW development contract

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Lockheed awarded US Navy EW development contract

17th January 2017

Lockheed Martin has received a development contract from the US Navy for enhanced electronic warfare surveillance and countermeasure capabilities against anti-ship missile (ASM) threats, the …

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