To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
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>
  • Land Warfare

Land Warfare

Read the latest Land Warfare defence news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.

Military aircraft National budgets and...
Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank
1 day ago
Land Warfare
Programme update 4 days ago
UK agrees parallel development and production process for British Army Challenger 3
Land Warfare
Programme update 4 days ago
Romania intensifies search for more tanks and could look beyond Abrams
Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shape

National budgets and...

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.

Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials

News

Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials

22nd January 2026

The Thales DigitalCrew package, first unveiled at last year’s Defence IQ International Armoured Vehicles conference, is designed to merge imaging and apply a layer of decision-making and observation algorithms to support crew and other personnel.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Battlefield mobility, made in the UK

SPONSORED

Strengthening Baltic defence capabilities

SPONSORED

Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

Featured videos

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: ST Engineering and ARIS discuss partnership to offer Bronco all-terrain carrier to Italian Army

On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

    Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

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

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

  • Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

    Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

  • UK agrees parallel development and production process for British Army Challenger 3

    UK agrees parallel development and production process for British Army Challenger 3

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

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

  • Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

    Canada looking to expedite purchase of armoured fighting vehicle and a new tank

  • UK agrees parallel development and production process for British Army Challenger 3

    UK agrees parallel development and production process for British Army Challenger 3

  • Romania intensifies search for more tanks and could look beyond Abrams

    Romania intensifies search for more tanks and could look beyond Abrams

More Stories

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

SPONSORED

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

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.

Portugal set to join Boxer team as it progresses its army transformation

Programme update

Portugal set to join Boxer team as it progresses its army transformation

22nd January 2026

The Portuguese Army is undergoing an overhaul of its platforms with the latest move towards Boxer 8x8 vehicles marking a major step in reforming and modernising its brigades.

Oshkosh reboots British Army vehicle bid and displays JLTV with new weapons

News

Oshkosh reboots British Army vehicle bid and displays JLTV with new weapons

21st January 2026

The British Army’s light protected mobility (LPM) requirement, part of the Land Mobility Programme, has taken on a new focus with the medium requirement bumped off to be replaced by heavy. The LPM may now need to fill some of the gap betwee...

Netherlands to get step change in air defence capability with FFG ACSV selection

News

Netherlands to get step change in air defence capability with FFG ACSV selection

21st January 2026

FFG’s tracked Armoured Combat Support Vehicle will form the backbone of the Netherlands’ new low-level air defences, Shephard has learned, with scope for further fleet expansion beyond the initial order.

EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

Contract award

EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

20th January 2026

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the original designer and manufacturer of the system, states that more than 1,800 have been sold and, while not all customers are known, more than 1,000 of these have been bought by the US and Israel.

Early prototype of General Dynamics M1E3 main battle tank displayed at Detroit auto show

New product

Early prototype of General Dynamics M1E3 main battle tank displayed at Detroit auto show

16th January 2026

The first prototype M1E3 main battle tank was handed over to the US Army for testing and evaluation earlier this year, and now a pre-prototype has been unveiled. What have we learned from the vehicle first seen on 14 January?

Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

Programme update

Bulgaria to receive first Strykers in February as part of force equipment refresh

15th January 2026

The delivery of the Stryker infantry fighting vehicles will form one piece of the country’s effort to re-equip its forces, which includes F-16 fighter jets and new air defence systems.

Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx fighting vehicles set for first taste of combat in Ukraine

Contract award

Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx fighting vehicles set for first taste of combat in Ukraine

14th January 2026

A June 2024 agreement with Ukraine for Rheinmetall to provide 10 KF41s along with the establishment of a manufacturing facility in the country has moved a step closer, with the factory now built and a contract signed.

First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027

Company news

First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027

13th January 2026

The new Rheinmetall facility will supply barrels for UK RCH 155 howitzers and Challenger 3 tanks while also opening up potential export opportunities, providing a currently absent national capability.

Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

Contract award

Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows

12th January 2026

Germany’s move to buy Israel Aerospace Industries’ Arrow missile defence system became public in mid-2023 with approval from the US government shortly after. The first operational system is expected to be in service before 2030.

Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

National budgets and...

Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned

12th January 2026

Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.

Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

National budgets and...

Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

9th January 2026

It has been more than two decades since Lithuania joined the EU and NATO, which followed the country’s independence from the USSR almost 15 years before that. The country is now in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war with air incursions fr...

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