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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.

AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX

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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 showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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Dubai Airshow 2017: Fighter aircraft programmes (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Fighter aircraft programmes (video)

12th November 2017

Countries across the Middle East are in the process of modernising their fast jet fleets, with major billion dollar deals signed by Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Middle East helicopter programmes (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Middle East helicopter programmes (video)

11th November 2017

In advance of the Dubai Airshow, Shephard Media looks at several key helicopter procurements across the wider region.

Lockheed to develop fibre laser for AFRL

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Lockheed to develop fibre laser for AFRL

10th November 2017

Lockheed Martin has received a $26.3 million contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to design and produce a high-power fibre laser, the …

Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle

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Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle

10th November 2017

The UK has adopted a policy of conducting a Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) every five years. The process aims to review commitments, ensure …

Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

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Boeing concludes acquisition of Aurora

10th November 2017

Boeing has concluded its acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, it was announced on 8 November. Aurora - developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and …

Dubai Airshow 2017: Armed Bell platforms receive ME interest

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Dubai Airshow 2017: Armed Bell platforms receive ME interest

10th November 2017

Interest in the arming of Bell Helicopter’s single- and twin-engine aircraft range is growing across the Middle East. NorthStar Aviation began the deliveries of 30 weaponised …

Russia to get new Mi-28N helicopters

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Russia to get new Mi-28N helicopters

10th November 2017

The Russian armed forces are set to receive a batch of Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopters, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 7 November. …

International F-35 FFS deliveries begin

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International F-35 FFS deliveries begin

9th November 2017

Lockheed Martin has delivered F-35 Full Mission Simulators to the Israel, Italian, Japanese and Norwegian air forces, the company announced on 6 November. The simulators …

ADS-B Out software for NAVAIR aircraft

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ADS-B Out software for NAVAIR aircraft

9th November 2017

Rockwell Collins has implemented Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Out software on three Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) aircraft platforms, the company announced on …

Dubai Airshow 2017: What to expect (video)

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Dubai Airshow 2017: What to expect (video)

9th November 2017

In advance of the Dubai Airshow 2017, Shephard Media's UV editor Richard Thomas discusses some of the expected highlights of this year's show with rotary editor …

Terma expands EW repair facility in Woensdrecht

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Terma expands EW repair facility in Woensdrecht

9th November 2017

Terma has offically opened a new and expanded electronic warfare (EW) support facility at the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Main Support Base Woensdrecht. The …

D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit

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D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit

9th November 2017

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is working on a platform called the Fixed-wing UAV with VTOL-Enabling Capability (FUVEC), displaying one of four prototypes at the …

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