To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News ▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Business Information ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Industry White Papers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Open menu Search
News

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Select
  • Home>
  • News>
  • Air Warfare
Military aircraft Programme update
Leonardo’s Proteus concludes ground tests with maiden flight on horizon
5 hours ago
Air Warfare
Programme update 22 hours ago
Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision
Defence Notes
Operational testing ... 1 day ago
NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems
November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

Backgrounder

November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

1st December 2025

In November 2025, GA-ASI unveiled a new Gambit variant, the Gambit 6, and appears to be pitching the aircraft series to various customers in the Middle East, which is a fast-emerging CCA market. The Dubai Airshow also saw the unveiling of various Emirati aircraft from Edge Group.

First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

Programme update

First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

1st December 2025

Iron Beam is a family of high-energy laser weapon systems currently in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and is designed to provide a low-cost kinetic effect against aerial threats at short distances.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate warfare (podcast)

SPONSORED

The Future of Air Defense: IAI-ELTA's Cutting-Edge Multi-Sensor Radar Solutions

SPONSORED

Proteus: forging the future of autonomous rotorcraft

SPONSORED

Tactical UAS: mission-driven innovation for a new battlefield era

Featured videos

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Controp Discusses AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Surveillance Solutions

At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

    Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

  • NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

    NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

  • “A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

    “A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

  • First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

    First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

  • Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

    Airbus MQ-72C Lakota Connector progress on track ahead of pending USMC decision

  • NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

    NATO experiments with solutions to integrate networks, AI and uncrewed systems

  • November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

    November Drone Digest: GA-ASI eyes Middle East for Gambit, Edge Group unveils new UAVs

  • First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

    First capability of Israel’s Iron Beam laser to be delivered by the end of December

More Stories

Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

Programme update

Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer strengthens C-390 UAE bid with completion centre plans

18th November 2025

The proposals, along with a recent MoU signed with local industry, move the company another step forward in its bid to replace the UAE’s ageing transport aircraft.

Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

Programme update

Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

18th November 2025

The L3Harris Viper Shield is seen as a key component in keeping the newest generation of F-16s up to date and providing a retrofit capability to earlier aircraft.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

Operational testing ...

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing emphasises uncrewed teaming capability plans for F-15EX

17th November 2025

The F-15EX is being promoted by the manufacturer as an ideal platform to pair with uncrewed systems.

Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

Market analysis

Could the Middle East be the next target for the F-35A?

17th November 2025

The Pentagon has indicated a growing willingness to export advanced US defence technology to nations in the Middle East – excluding Israel – resulting in new and resumed talks with Saudi Arabia and Turkey respectively.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

Programme update

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing’s KC-46 upgraded vision system progresses with first test flight

17th November 2025

The KC-46 Pegasus is also a key platform that Boeing is pushing for the Middle East, with the manufacturer expressing optimism regarding its regional prospects.

Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

Programme update

Colombia inks $3.6 billion deal for 17 Gripen E/F aircraft

17th November 2025

The deal for the aircraft makes Colombia the fourth country to order the type with deliveries scheduled between 2026 to 2032.

Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

Operational testing ...

Embraer’s C-390 Millennium and Saab’s Gripen E complete air-to-air refuelling test campaign

14th November 2025

The certification strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Saab and Embraer and bolsters the interoperability of the two aircraft.

“A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

SPONSORED

“A new philosophy of defence”: ASELSAN sets out ambitions for the future

14th November 2025

In Conversation: Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan talks to ASELSAN CEO and President Ahmet Akyol about how the business has evolved and expanded over the past five decades, and its aim of becoming a top 30 global defence company by 2030.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

Company news

Dubai Airshow 2025: Embraer explores new systems and CUAS missions for Super Tucano

14th November 2025

Embraer foresees high demand for its A-29 Super Tucano over the next two decades, with discussions about adding newer systems to the aircraft already underway.

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

Backgrounder

US military foresees growing use of 3D printing

13th November 2025

Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.

Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

New product

Dubai Airshow 2025: Anduril and Edge joint venture unveils Omen tailsitter UAV

13th November 2025

The Group 3 UAV has also netted its first order from the UAE for 50 platforms, with full-scale production scheduled for 2028.

Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

Backgrounder

Russian fighter jet exportability threatened by sanctions, says think tank

13th November 2025

The think tank realised its report just days before the Dubai Airshow, where the Su-57E Russian fighter jet and Yak-130M trainer and light attack aircraft will make their Middle Eastern debuts.

No more articles to load.

News

Connect with us on socials

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • News

  • Latest news
  • Subscribe
  • Contact us
  • Shephard

  • Our mission
  • Marketing solutions
Shephard Media Shephard Media

Terms and Conditions|Privacy Policy|© 2025 Shephard Press Limited (The), All rights reserved.

News ▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Business Information ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Whitepapers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Contact Us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube