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How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare

27th July 2026

As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme progresses, it is becoming clear that motherships will be integral to future MCM operations. Seven years on from the programme’s inception, the impact of its forward-looking approach can be seen through the procurement strategies of its Western allies today.

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FIA 2026: Honeywell Aerospace targets expansion following June spin-off

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Honeywell Aerospace charted its growth strategy as a standalone company, with CEO Jim Currier pointing to record defence budgets and a $19 billion backlog as drivers of expansion.

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Across the land, sea and air domains the Shephard Media news team talk through some of the highlight's of this year's LAAD 2019 exhibition in Rio …

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Opinion: West feeling the squeeze in choke point contest

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Empires are built on trade and commerce, and for centuries control of key land or maritime trade routes has been integral to securing the long-term …

Podcast: US Army procurement priorities, Airbus' pitch for the US Navy and the future of the European space business

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Podcast: US Army procurement priorities, Airbus' pitch for the US Navy and the future of the European space business

5th April 2019

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LAAD 2019: Israel Shipyards increases presence in South America

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LAAD 2019: Israel Shipyards increases presence in South America

5th April 2019

Present for the first time at LAAD 2019, Israel Shipyards is looking to carve out future opportunities in South America. The company has already delivered …

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Centurion C-RAM will protect Taiwan’s key installations

5th April 2019

The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) proposes to order land-based Phalanx close-in weapon systems (CIWS), known as the Centurion C-RAM, to protect key installations …

SOFINS 2019: Certification continues for A400M special mission capabilities

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SOFINS 2019: Certification continues for A400M special mission capabilities

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Airbus Defence and Space continues to certify a series of mission capabilities for the A400M tactical transport aircraft designed to further enhance the platform’s support …

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SOFINS 2019: French Special Operations Command shows off new flight suit

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The French Special Operations Command (COS) has designed its very own next-generation tactical flight suit for air crew members, service officials have disclosed to Shephard. …

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A US proposal to send more NATO ships to the Black Sea to ensure safe passage for Ukrainian vessels and deter Russia is viewed ‘negatively’ …

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Russia beefing up its Su-25SM3 fleet

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The Russian MoD has released a tender with a selected supplier to upgrade Su-25 attack aircraft to the significantly enhanced Su-25SM3 standard for day/night operations, …

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USAF suspends KC-46A tanker deliveries again

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For the second time this year, the US Air Force has temporarily stopped accepting new KC-46A Pegasus tankers after finding foreign object debris (FOD) in the …

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3rd April 2019

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