We will be carrying out scheduled updates on 22 October between 1pm and 5pm BST (8am and 12pm EDT).

You may experience some small disruptions to services while we apply the updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News & Analysis ▼
  • 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
Market Intelligence ▼
  • 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
Defence Insight
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
Menu
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
  • Home>
  • News>
Military aircraft National budgets and...
India’s military integration drive faces interoperability hurdles
7 hours ago
Naval Warfare
Analysis 3 days ago
Unsettled waters in the North: can navies still trust their Arctic acoustic maps?
Defence Notes
Market update 6 days ago
US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems
Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

Analysis

Sophistication versus simplification: the divided future of air-to-air missiles

12th October 2026

As global air combat operations continue to evolve at a rate not seen for decades, what will the next generation of air-to-air weapons look like, and what missions will they need to fulfil?

Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

Analysis

Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition

2nd October 2026

With no formal competition under way, industrial partnerships, production capacity and air defence capability could all shape the programme as Denmark considers how to replace its three Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

“Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

SPONSORED

“Communicating at mission speed”: why data security is essential for operational success

SPONSORED

“Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

SPONSORED

Orchestrating operational readiness across every defence domain

Featured videos

 

SPONSORED

Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

Patria OPTIME is a sustainment concept that integrates MRO and lifecycle services into one solution, powered by the ILIAS digital defence platform

 

SPONSORED

From systems integrator to multi-domain solutions provider (video)

Philipp von Brandenstein, Head of Corporate Communications at Rheinmetall, explains how Eurosatory 2026 marked a new stage in the company's evolution.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • “Communicating at mission speed”: why data security is essential for operational success

    “Communicating at mission speed”: why data security is essential for operational success

  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

    “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

  • Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

    Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

  • “Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

    “Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

  • Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

    Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain

  • “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

    “Start planning much earlier”: delivering defence support in an era of disruption

  • “Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

    “Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

  • “Communicating at mission speed”: why data security is essential for operational success

    “Communicating at mission speed”: why data security is essential for operational success

More Stories

Lockheed Martin grows in Camden

News

Lockheed Martin grows in Camden

19th June 2019

Lockheed Martin is investing $142 million in its Camden facility in Arkansas, the company announced on 17 June.The Camden facility produces the High Mobility Artillery …

Paris Air Show: Eurofighter launches long-term capability drive

News

Paris Air Show: Eurofighter launches long-term capability drive

19th June 2019

The Eurofighter Typhoon programme is set for a series of comprehensive capability improvements including superior EW systems, engine thrust growth and mission system sophistication, following …

Australia selects NBC gear

News

Australia selects NBC gear

19th June 2019

OPEC Systems, an Australian company established in 1992, has signed a contract with Leidos Australia to supply four types of equipment as part of Project …

Paris Air Show: Fighting talk (video)

News

Paris Air Show: Fighting talk (video)

19th June 2019

Two days into the 53rd edition of Paris Air Show and the Shephard editorial team takes a look back at the fast-jet highlights, conceptual models …

Philippine Navy seeks two LPDs and other new vessels

News

Philippine Navy seeks two LPDs and other new vessels

19th June 2019

On 17 June the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) issued an invitation to bid for two LPDs for the Philippine Navy (PN), assets that …

Opinion: Taiwan has a naval dilemma

News

Opinion: Taiwan has a naval dilemma

19th June 2019

New users can access this article and all our other Premium News by signing up for a free 24 hour trial HereExercise Han Kuang recently concluded …

Paris Air Show: Future fighter hard sell undermined by soft detail

News

Paris Air Show: Future fighter hard sell undermined by soft detail

18th June 2019

Two fighter jet mock-ups unveiled in a matter of minutes at Le Bourget, emboldened by the presence of political figures including French President Emmanuel Macron, left many …

JFD demos submarine rescue system in exercise

News

JFD demos submarine rescue system in exercise

18th June 2019

JFD has successfully completed a comprehensive submarine rescue exercise to mobilise the entire NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).During Exercise Golden Arrow the NSRS was fully …

Paris Air Show: FCAS takes centre stage as fighter talk peaks

News

Paris Air Show: FCAS takes centre stage as fighter talk peaks

17th June 2019

As with the last edition of the Farnborough Air Show where former UK defence secretary Gavin Willamson presented the UK’s future fighter Tempest concept, France …

Paris Air Show: Clear skies welcome F-35 but clouds linger on programme perimeter

News

Paris Air Show: Clear skies welcome F-35 but clouds linger on programme perimeter

17th June 2019

If ever a programme needed nothing in the way of introduction it would be that of the F-35, with a daily excess of column inches …

LCS 21 launched and christened

News

LCS 21 launched and christened

17th June 2019

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, has been launched at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard and christened as the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul. …

New grenade launcher sight explored

News

New grenade launcher sight explored

17th June 2019

The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking industry information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Low to Medium …

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|© 2026 Shephard Press Limited (The), All rights reserved.

News & Analysis▼
  • 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
Market Intelligence ▼
  • 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