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RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape
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Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

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Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

10th November 2026

Leonardo’s integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind software could enable its Proteus uncrewed helicopter to conduct independent anti-submarine warfare missions, supporting the Royal Navy’s plans for a future hybrid air wing.

Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

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Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

9th November 2026

New interceptors and launchers could help navies preserve missile stocks during prolonged escort operations. Yet lower engagement costs will only improve merchant protection if the weapons are available where ships need defending.

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  • Billion-dollar Belgium deal for NASAMS creates multinational air defence system

    Billion-dollar Belgium deal for NASAMS creates multinational air defence system

  • RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

    RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

  • Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

    Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

  • Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

    Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

  • Billion-dollar Belgium deal for NASAMS creates multinational air defence system

    Billion-dollar Belgium deal for NASAMS creates multinational air defence system

  • RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

    RAF Protector fleet grows as UK maritime surveillance role takes shape

  • Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

    Leonardo details Proteus’s path to autonomous anti-submarine missions for the Royal Navy

  • Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

    Navies need cheaper ways to defeat drones, but can they sustain merchant protection?

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In Conversation... Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan talks to Sam Steggall, GDMS–UK’s Senior Director – Air and Naval UK, about the company’s extensive and proven in-country capability to deliver complex avionics solutions and its key role on major ...

US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

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US DoD task force’s DroneHunter acquisition lays groundwork for Replicator 2 CUAS strategy

2nd February 2026

As the US Department of Defense looks to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems to improve homeland security, the DroneHunter acquisition could point to future commercial innovation.

Spain air focus: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

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Spain air focus: Demand builds with $19.7 billion up for grabs in unawarded contracts

29th January 2026

Despite Spain’s modest GDP spend on defence, the country still has a range of fixed-wing and UAV programme requirements as yet unawarded, with a potential US$3.10 billion set to be spent over the next decade.

Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

28th January 2026

The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2026.

Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

28th January 2026

The aerospace company’s 2025 performance figures revealed significant orders from various European armed forces and a boost in demand for its uncrewed offerings.

Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

27th January 2026

The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.

January drone digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

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January drone digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026

27th January 2026

The first month of 2026 has seen activity in the MALE, rotary-wing, and loitering munition UAV markets, with significant investments and commitments from Germany, Turkey, the UAE and the US. At the same time, questions over loitering muniti...

Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities

27th January 2026

While an estimated $37.99bn is still to be awarded across the Asia-Pacific uncrewed aerial vehicle market, the balance of potential future spending is unevenly split between various countries, with significant opportunities to be found in t...

British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

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British Army ACP project progresses with contract selection expected March 2026

26th January 2026

Known as Project Nyx, the loyal wingman developed from this initiative will accompany the Apache 64-E and be used to complement tanks and artillery.

Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (Podcast)

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26th January 2026

A surge in aerial threats – from advanced missiles to low-cost drones – is reshaping the way militaries approach air defence, driving demand for flexible, multi-layered solutions.

Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

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Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

23rd January 2026

The Indian Army’s modernisation plans reflect the lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and threats as it continues its push for indigenous capabilities.

UK MoD awards investment for full production of RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon radar upgrade

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UK MoD awards investment for full production of RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon radar upgrade

23rd January 2026

The contract deal will enable the production and integration of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s new Eurofighter Common Radar System Mk 2 on part of the UK Royal Air Force’s fleet.

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