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Ukraine turns legacy Kongsberg land turrets into semi-autonomous USV weapons

23rd September 2026

The company told Shephard that Ukraine is operating modified Protector weapon stations originally supplied for armoured vehicles, with human operators authorising engagements from hundreds of kilometres away.

US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

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US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

15th September 2026

A US$184.25 million contract for Next Generation Electronic Attack Units advances the Growler’s modernisation as the US Navy confronts ageing systems, parts shortages and obsolescence.

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

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

2nd December 2025

During the latest edition of the NATO DiBaX, the alliance tested multiple capabilities to inform requirements for future efforts.

How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

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How the US Air Force plans to use data analytics to enhance the roles of airmen and assets

27th November 2025

The USAF has allocated nearly US$500 million to further the deployment of this type of technology in FY2026. It envisions using analytics to enhance sensors, weapons, missiles and human performance.

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26th November 2025

How Latvia is bolstering its territorial defences, industrial capacity and international cooperation with Dynamit Nobel Defence’s SKORPION2 Remote Mining System.

What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

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What will next-gen counter-UAS capabilities for the US look like?

21st November 2025

Future US counter-uncrewed aerial system solutions are likely to require a flexible, multi-layered approach to tackle a broad spectrum of new threats as they emerge.

US Coast Guard pursues solutions to increase maritime domain dominance

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US Coast Guard pursues solutions to increase maritime domain dominance

20th November 2025

The USCG is seeking technologies, services and applications to better connect its assets and speed up the decision-making process.

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

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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.

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

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“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.

What capabilities has the US deployed in the Caribbean and South America to engage “drug boats”?

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What capabilities has the US deployed in the Caribbean and South America to engage “drug boats”?

7th November 2025

The US arsenal includes amphibious assault and littoral combat ships, cutters, destroyers, landing platform docks, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, drones, ISR aircraft, helicopters and fighters.

Levelling up – how autonomous fire control tackles unmanned lethality head-on

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Levelling up – how autonomous fire control tackles unmanned lethality head-on

6th November 2025

As autonomous weapon systems proliferate, it is now essential to use the same core technologies to counteract and neutralise them.

Resilience, adaptiveness and collaboration vital for success in space (Studio)

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Resilience, adaptiveness and collaboration vital for success in space (Studio)

5th November 2025

Speakers at the Defence In Space Conference (DISC) 2025 highlighted the critical and evolving role of space in national security, defence and the global economy.

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5th November 2025

Built on a 60-year heritage of providing the Department of Defense with solutions to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum.

Why the NORAD inventory might be the US and Canada’s Achilles’ heel

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Why the NORAD inventory might be the US and Canada’s Achilles’ heel

4th November 2025

Both the US and Canada operate Cold War-era capabilities which cannot defeat today’s and tomorrow’s threats.

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