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Uncrewed Vehicles

Updated: Türkiye unveils Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USV

Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence showcase Ulaq Kama, an armed expendable USV featuring explosive payload and ISR capabilities. The vessel's swift production hints at its potential role in asymmetric warfare, with graphics resembling Ukrainian systems.

Land Warfare

FNSS show latest Pars IV 6x6 vehicle at IDEF

At IDEF 2023, FNSS Suvunma Sistemleri is showcasing the Pars IV (6x6) Special Operational Vehicle (SOV), which is now being deployed by the Türkiye’s Army Special Forces Command.

Air Warfare

Japan explores missile launching from cargo planes

Japan is considering the use of cargo planes to launch missiles, aiming to diversify its launch platform options. The introduction of the Rapid Dragon system, tested by the USAF, could expand the capabilities of the JSDF's stand-off missile arsenal.

Naval Warfare

US declares IOC for special operations mini-sub

Lockheed Martin's Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) achieves Initial Operational Capability with US Special Operations Command. This vehicle enables covert underwater missions, transforming undersea warfare for special operators.

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Training

US and Finnish navies to increase readiness in the Baltic

24th August 2022

During a nearly two-week training exercise, US and Finnish naval personnel conducted a variety of onshore and offshore exercises and scenarios while also sharing techniques and procedures.
Land Warfare

France invests in vehicles for paratroopers

17th August 2022

New lightweight and air-droppable vehicles are being provided to the 11th Parachute Brigade in the French Army.
Digital Battlespace

Concerns remain around US Army IVAS programme

10th August 2022

While the Senate Appropriations Committee remains committed to IVAS, it proposed cuts to some of its funding while solidifying its U-turn on the Enhanced Night Vision Google-Binocular.
Digital Battlespace

The technologies that will define the future battlefield (podcast)

5th August 2022

In this bonus episode of the Shephard Defence Podcast, we bring you the third episode from the latest series of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast.
Land Warfare

USSOCOM acquires Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kit

5th August 2022

Eolian Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK) are intended to significantly reduce risk to soldiers during mission execution. They will provide US Special Operations Command operators with the ability to connect to remote sites and personnel for face-to-face collaboration.
Training

UK supports Ukraine with more maritime training and equipment

4th August 2022

The Royal Navy is training Ukrainian sailors for the operation of mine countermeasure vessels as grain finally begins to leave Black Sea ports.
Training

US prepares for virtual exercise in Indo-Pacific

4th August 2022

The US is due to run Virtual Flag, a C2-focused synthetic drill that will allow geographically separated units to work together across all domains.
Land Warfare

Beretta Holding acquires RUAG Ammotec

2nd August 2022

Beretta Holding will take over all business activities, all 2,700 employees as well as the production and sales sites of the small-calibre ammunition division of RUAG International.
Air Warfare

USSOCOM selects Sky Warden for Armed Overwatch production

2nd August 2022

USSOCOM has signed a contract worth up to $3 billion with L3Harris and Air Tractor to supply AT-802U Sky Warden turboprops for the Armed Overwatch programme.
Naval Warfare

US Air Force battle lab to support JADC2 efforts

1st August 2022

The US Air Force’s Shadow Operation Center supported the preparation of a US Indo-Pacific Command exercise that is set to increase joint force competence.
Naval Warfare

The Future of Anti-Submarine Warfare (sponsored)

26th July 2022

In the past decade, the perceived underwater warfare threat has grown and most modern navies now face increasingly stricter procurement budgets.
Land Warfare

Complex urban warfare scenarios rise in importance for British Army

18th July 2022

Observing the ongoing war in Ukraine, UK defence experts and high-ranked officials claim that urban warfare would be a significant component in a future conflict with Russia.
Uncrewed Vehicles

USSOCOM orders undisclosed ALTIUS variant

14th July 2022

Area-I will provide mission system payloads and a broad range of services for USSOCOM in connection with its ALTIUS air-launched UAV.
Land Warfare

GD-OTS to provide parts and sub-assemblies for MK47 automatic grenade launcher

14th July 2022

SOF and other branches of the US armed forces require sustainment parts, spare parts and sub-assemblies for the 40mm MK47 MOD0 grenade launcher.
Defence Helicopter

Advanced Avionics (sponsored)

7th July 2022

Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Naval Warfare

Naval Warfare magazine: MCMVs, International interoperability and crewed-uncrewed teaming

1st July 2022

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Digital Battlespace

Transform the real world complexity into a virtual one (sponsored)

24th June 2022

VELOCITY 5D is a data agnostic solution that can rapidly create rich and immersive 3D environments from a wide range of GIS data.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Saab Barracuda debuts 'Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak'

17th June 2022

Saab Barracuda has added the Soldier System cloak to its range of concealment devices.
Naval Warfare

China innovates with ‘drone’ mothership, USVs and semi-submersible transports

17th June 2022

China continues to invest heavily in new capabilities, with a 'drone mothership', new stealth USVs, semi-submersible mobile platforms and landing craft all appearing in recent weeks.