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 Threat assessment
Thinning Arctic ice reveals naval capability gaps and new opportunities
7 hours ago
Naval Warfare
Contract award 9 hours ago
Lockheed Martin confirms 2029 target date for US Navy’s Aegis/PAC-3 MSE integration
Defence Notes
National budgets and... 1 day ago
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

Programme update

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

21st April 2026

Andrea Simone Pinna, OCCAR-EA combat system officer for the U212 NFS programme, outlined production progress, new capabilities and plans for the Italian Navy’s next-generation conventional submarine.

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

Threat assessment

Hormuz mines reopen the MCM capability question

20th April 2026

The US-led mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder of the long-overdue reckoning among Western navies. With ageing fleets and uncrewed systems still maturing, the gap between rhetoric and investment is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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

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

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

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

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

  • AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

    AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

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

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

  • How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

    How Canada is preparing the future River-class destroyers to endure uncrewed threats

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

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

  • AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

    AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

More Stories

Austal receives order for LCS design services

News

Austal receives order for LCS design services

28th June 2018

Austal has received a $16.3 million order from the US Department of Defense for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) design services, the company announced on 26 …

BAE poaches big Hunter trophy in Australia

News

BAE poaches big Hunter trophy in Australia

28th June 2018

As was expected by many, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has plumped for the BAE Systems design for its nine Future Frigates that are being …

KraitArray heads for final trials

News

KraitArray heads for final trials

28th June 2018

SEA’s Krait Defence KraitArray anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonar is set for the final trials of its extended 150m ultra-thin towed version.This newest version of the …

UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets

News

UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets

28th June 2018

Israeli company BG Robotics showcased its HydroCamel II AUV at UDT 2018 for the first time as it looks to the international market for potential …

Opinion: Who are the real victors in the Qatar embargo dispute?

News

Opinion: Who are the real victors in the Qatar embargo dispute?

28th June 2018

In early June, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reportedly threatened to take military action against Qatar if the country installed a Russian S-400 missile air defense …

GA-EMS’ AAG continues testing

News

GA-EMS’ AAG continues testing

28th June 2018

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has completed its latest round of performance testing of the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system, the company announced on 25 …

UDT 2018: L3 Calzoni plans new ROV addition to its family

News

UDT 2018: L3 Calzoni plans new ROV addition to its family

28th June 2018

Showcasing a range of technologies and systems at UDT in Glasgow, L3 Calzoni plans to add a new ROV to its unmanned family, likely in …

Saab logs Sea Giraffe order

News

Saab logs Sea Giraffe order

28th June 2018

Saab has received an order for its Sea Giraffe multi-role naval radar from an unnamed customer, the company announced on 26 June.The order includes associated …

UDT 2018: RN submarine training under the spotlight

News

UDT 2018: RN submarine training under the spotlight

28th June 2018

With the foundations of the submarine school at HMNB Clyde laid and the process of moving all submarines to the site at Faslane underway the …

UDT 2018: RN platform numbers no longer a barometer for power

News

UDT 2018: RN platform numbers no longer a barometer for power

27th June 2018

Royal Navy (RN) officials have suggested that future military capability and power against aggressors will be expressed not through platform numbers but through a system of …

UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end

News

UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end

27th June 2018

The second of two deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) destined for the Indian Navy’s fledgling submarine rescue capability will finish its build process in …

SPAWAR delivers new comms to CJTF-HOA

News

SPAWAR delivers new comms to CJTF-HOA

27th June 2018

US Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) has delivered a scalable, enterprise information and communication system for a new joint headquarters facility to Commander, …

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