Changes to accessing Shephard's news and analysis from 7 April: read update

×
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 Market update
As uncrewed naval systems advance, capabilities to counter them are emerging
18 hours ago
Naval Warfare
Programme update 1 day ago
US Coast Guard to receive the first three Offshore Patrol Cutters in FY2026 and FY2027
Naval Warfare
Contract award 4 days ago
Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached
Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

Threat assessment

Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities

23rd April 2026

As sea ice extent hits a record low and geopolitical tensions increase in the High North, navies are contending to adopt the technologies needed to operate beneath an increasingly unpredictable Arctic Ocean.

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

Contract award

Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration

23rd April 2026

Enabling Aegis-equipped vessels to launch PAC-3 MSE interceptors will give the USN more options to engage highly manoeuvrable hypersonic missiles – including the ones China has been developing.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

SPONSORED

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

SPONSORED

How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate warfare (Podcast)

Featured videos

 

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...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Controp Discusses AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Surveillance Solutions

At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Red Cat expands into USV production with focus on combat-proven technology

At DSEI 2025, Red Cat outlines its expansion from UAVs into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), positioning itself as a multi-domain defence provider spanning land, sea, and air.

 

News

Intelsat emphasises SATCOM resilience for SOF in contested domains (video)

Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

    Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace

  • US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

    US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

  • Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

    Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

  • Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

    Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

  • Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

    Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine production builds pace as upgrade plans mature

  • US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

    US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

  • Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

    Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

  • Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

    Australia’s revised defence investment plan: what it means for land warfare

More Stories

DSA 2022: Network-centric project on track in Malaysia

News

DSA 2022: Network-centric project on track in Malaysia

31st March 2022

Despite some COVID-related disruption, the Phase 1B (1) of the Network Centric Operations programme for the Malaysian Armed Forces is on track.

Remus 300 joins USN Program of Record

News

Remus 300 joins USN Program of Record

31st March 2022

Remus 300 has been selected to join the USN Small UUV Program of Record.

Babcock meets HMS Somerset ready for sea date

News

Babcock meets HMS Somerset ready for sea date

31st March 2022

Somerset will return to the RN fleet following sea trials for operational tasking.

DSA 2022: PAL Aerospace and Thales agree to co-develop maritime multimission system

News

DSA 2022: PAL Aerospace and Thales agree to co-develop maritime multimission system

30th March 2022

Thales announced during DSA 2022 that it has signed a strategic agreement with PAL Aerospace to jointly develop the next-generation AMASCOS system.

UK accesses FMS programme with Tomahawk request

News

UK accesses FMS programme with Tomahawk request

30th March 2022

Will the UK emulate US efforts to upgrade its Tomahawk cruise missiles to Block Va and Block Vb configuration?

Leonardo to equip German F126 frigates

News

Leonardo to equip German F126 frigates

30th March 2022

The frigates are being built entirely in German shipyards in Kiel, Hamburg and Wolgast.

Japan’s army establishes new electronic operations unit

News

Japan’s army establishes new electronic operations unit

29th March 2022

Japan is expanding its number of EW units, plus it is developing high-powered microwave weapons able to counter enemy UAVs.

USN issues Digital Modular Radio contract modification

News

USN issues Digital Modular Radio contract modification

29th March 2022

‘Emergent requirements that were not anticipated at the onset of the contract’ have prompted the DoD to amend its Digital Modular Radio deal with General Dynamics Mission Systems.

DSA 2022: STM positions itself for Malaysian naval programmes

News

DSA 2022: STM positions itself for Malaysian naval programmes

29th March 2022

Turkish shipbuilder STM has put forward designs to meet Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 and Malaysian coast guard requirements.

Proposed US Navy FY2023 budget cuts 24 ships, funds nine

News

Proposed US Navy FY2023 budget cuts 24 ships, funds nine

29th March 2022

The proposed navy budget of $773 billion for the Department of Defense marks a $30.7 billion increase compared to enacted spending for FY 2022.

Prolonged Ukraine war poses logistics problem for Russia in Syria

News

Prolonged Ukraine war poses logistics problem for Russia in Syria

29th March 2022

The longer the war lasts in Ukraine, the more severe the repercussions for Russian activities in Syria.

India awards contract for two multipurpose vessels

News

India awards contract for two multipurpose vessels

29th March 2022

India will build new vessels designed to perform a wide range of support tasks for the country's navy.

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