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Global defence news, analysis and data insights across air, land, naval and military training. Shephard’s team of expert journalists cover new equipment and technology coverage, capability development, acquisition plans, contract awards and more.

Naval Warfare

US and European special operators test Icelandic AI-based solution for marine platforms

Hefring Marine IMAS was designed to optimise vessels’ operation.

Naval Warfare

US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment

The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.

Land Warfare

Europe’s next-generation tank crawls forward and adopts a proven process

The Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) is ambitious and is using a procurement system which has had some success in the continent’s aircraft purchasing processes with a separate company established and subsystems identified.

Air Warfare

US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments

Flare Bright TACTERA software solution will be introduced at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa this week.

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Special Operations

SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

5th May 2025

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as global tensions mount.
Air Warfare

StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences

2nd May 2025

StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
Naval Warfare

Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines

2nd May 2025

The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
Land Warfare

Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation

1st May 2025

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare

Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF

1st May 2025

The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s

1st May 2025

The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios.
Land Warfare

Estonia takes delivery of six HIMARS

1st May 2025

Estonia has taken delivery of six Lockheed Martin High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) weapons. The delivery comes only a month after Australia received its first system and the company outlined plans to improve missiles fired from the system.
Air Warfare

F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost

1st May 2025

The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Air Warfare

Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal

30th April 2025

The deal is for 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). It increases the stocks the country already has and follows a US$1.7 billion order for 745 missiles approved in March last year.
Land Warfare

Thales to modernise Netherlands TACTIS combined arms trainer

30th April 2025

Thales will modernise the Royal Netherlands Army’s TACTIS simulation system over eight years with enhanced synthetic environments, new simulators for the CV9035NL, Boxer and Leopard 2 tanks.
Land Warfare

Hanwha contracted to develop radar for South Korean missile defence

30th April 2025

Hanwha will develop the multi-function radar of the Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD), work which is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2028.
Air Warfare

Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

30th April 2025

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.
Land Warfare

Anduril Industries unveils improved electromagnetic warfare system

30th April 2025

Pulsar-L has already entered service and weighs about 12kg with range of 5km. It was only in May last year that the company disclosed that earlier versions were already in service.
Air Warfare

MBDA backs British startup to continue development on heavy-lift drone

29th April 2025

The investment will bring together the Hybrid Drones and MBDA to enable the former to further develop its Hydra 400 UAV, previously showcased by the British Army.
Air Warfare

Norway receives final F-35 aircraft and unveils first Joint Strike Missile delivery

29th April 2025

Work has begun on stockpiling the Joint Strike Missile (JSM), following the first missile’s delivery from Kongsberg and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.
Land Warfare

Romania approved for additional $280 million Patriot Air Defence System buy

29th April 2025

The possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) from the US will cover the system and any related equipment with Lockheed Martin and RTX as primary contractors.
Land Warfare

Polaris to unveil new MRZR Alpha base vehicle at Modern Day Marine

29th April 2025

The new platform was designed to provide 1KW of exportable power as standard and has been developed in partnership with the US Marine Corps (USMC).
Air Warfare

US Air Force has big plans for the F-47

28th April 2025

The USAF Chief of Staff has claimed that the sixth-generation fighter would allow for guaranteeing “air superiority for generations to come”.
Air Warfare

India and France seal Rafale-M deal as plans for local assembly advance

28th April 2025

Inter-governmental agreement signed as final assembly line plans inch closer.