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Air Warfare
“Balance” to be struck between KC-46As and NGAS programme, says USAF chief of staff nominee
13th October 2025
Gen Kenneth Wilsbach responded to questions about the US Air Force’s ongoing modernisation plans during his nomination hearing, emphasising the need for the current and future aerial refuelling platforms.
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Land Warfare
Australia aims for rapid procurement of loitering munitions
22nd May 2025
The purchase will occur in a short timeframe, specifically for deliveries to begin next month, with local manufacture. All this puts Innovaero’s One-Way Loitering (OWL) systems, with OWL B already in service with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), comfortably perched for a likely win.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment unveils new one-way attack drone Red Dragon and Titan 4 C-UAS
8th May 2025
The two new platforms form part of AeroVironment’s growing portfolio of UAS and C-UAS solutions, following its acquisition of BlueHalo in May to scale its technology and business.
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Digital Battlespace
Aselsan brings in dozens of companies and systems under the Steel Dome umbrella
12th October 2025
Turkey has joined the family of countries attempting to establish a multilayered air defence system with government approval in August 2024 for the effort landed by Aselsan. Dubbed Steel Dome, the programme joins Israel’s Iron Dome, the US Golden Dome, India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra and South Korea’s low-altitude missile defence system.
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Air Warfare
Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines
9th May 2025
The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
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Land Warfare
Light Reconnaissance Strike – enabling a vital mission set (Studio)
11th December 2025
A new system-of-systems concept will unlock digital integration of sensors and weapons for Light Forces, allowing them to shape the battlefield environment on their own terms and upgrade legacy platforms.
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Air Warfare
What impact will the massive drone attack on Russian territory have on the future of the war in Ukraine?
2nd June 2025
The large-scale Ukrainian UAV offensive against airbases in Russia is likely to affect the conflict in multiple ways in addition to impacting the warfare of tomorrow.
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Naval Warfare
Ireland orders Thales towed array sonar
16th June 2025
Ireland has a large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which extends 370km (200nm) offshore and contains 75% of the transatlantic subsea cables which carry $10 trillion in financial transactions daily. The country is investing to increase protection and surveillance of these waters.
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Naval Warfare
Beyond GPS: How LEO satellites are changing the game in naval navigation
10th October 2025
Satellite navigation is increasingly critical for global maritime defence, and Low Earth Orbit satellites are rapidly overtaking the traditional and more widely used Medium Earth Orbit option as they are less susceptible to jamming or spoofing.
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Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
13th May 2025
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations
21st March 2025
Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.
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Land Warfare
Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement
17th June 2025
If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.
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Air Warfare
F-35 buy decisions rear their head after US tariffs increase
11th August 2025
Following Spain’s decision not to procure F-35 aircraft in favour of Eurofighter and FCAS 6th-gen, Switzerland and Canada continue to weigh up their investment in Lockheed Martin’s F-35 aircraft.
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Defence Notes
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
14th May 2025
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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Defence Notes
DroneShield to double its US footprint to meet growing demand for counter-UxS capabilities
23rd September 2025
DroneShield disclosed to Shephard its plans to increase its workforce and manufacturing capacities while strengthening partnerships with US suppliers.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
C-130J (Secondhand) [Greece]
Programme Background The decision was prompted by repeated operational failures in the HAF’s C-130 fleet, particularly highlighted during a failed mission to transport a Greek ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-2 (Japan)
Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirement The Royal Saudi Air Force operates 33 C-130H, 7 KC-130H aircraft and two KC-130Js. The country has been seeking to replace its ...
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Transport
C-130J [USA]
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and foreign ...
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Transport
KC-390 [Colombia]
Background In 2020, the United States and Colombia formalised an agreement that saw the transfer of 3 C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. In March 2026, one ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
Programme Background Requirement South Africa’s current C-130BZ fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, being amongst the oldest C-130 aircraft still operational. Despite a 2023 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-130 Hercules Replacement [Chile]
Background Chile first acquired the C-130 Hercules at the start of the 1970's adding approximately two KC-130R Hercules platforms to their fleet between 2011 and 2016. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M [Indonesia]
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-390 [Colombia]
Given government frustration with Colombia's fleet of second-hand transport aircraft following the fatal crash of a C-130 Hercules aircraft carrying over 60 soldiers, Shephard forecasts that Colombia ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-390 [Colombia]
Given government frustration with Colombia's fleet of second-hand transport aircraft following the fatal crash of a C-130 Hercules aircraft carrying over 60 soldiers, Shephard forecasts that Colombia ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | KC-390 [Colombia]
Given government frustration with Colombia's fleet of second-hand transport aircraft following the fatal crash of a C-130 Hercules aircraft carrying over 60 soldiers, Shephard forecasts that Colombia ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-37A [USA]
Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...
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Transport
Strategic Airlift Capability [Mexico]
Programme Background Requirement The Mexican Air Force's transport capability is provided by the country's 302nd (C-130 Hercules) and 502nd (Boeing 737-200) squadrons. Previously, it also operated Boeing ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
C-130 Tampa Training Center
CAE owns and operates a training centre in Tampa, Florida, for operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft. CAE’s C-130 Tampa Training Center offers ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
C-130 ATS
The Lockheed Martin C-130 Aircrew Training System (ATS) provides academic and simulation training for C-130 weapons system aircrews and maintenance personnel. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, ...
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Air: surveillance radar
AN/APN-241
The AN/APN-241 is a high-resolution tactical transport radar manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It was designed and developed as a baseline radar for the C-130 mission ...
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EO/IR systems
Orca 130
According to the manufacturer, Threod Systems, the Orca 130 is a non-ITAR, four-sensor gyro-stabilised payload for ISR missions. The Orca 130 is the standard payload for the ...
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Transport
C-130J Super Hercules
The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest model of the C-130 Hercules four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of ...
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Trailers
MTVR Cargo Trailer
The MTVR Cargo Trailer was developed for use with the USMC's Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), produced by Oshkosh Defense. It is built for rugged ...
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
Cockpit 9000
Produced by CMC Electronics, the Cockpit 9000 is an integrated avionics solution primarily integrated into C-130 aircraft. According to the manufacturer, over 100 C-130s are ...
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Transport
C-130 Hercules
The C-130E/H Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It first entered service in 1962. According to Lockheed Martin, 1,693 C-130E and C-130H models ...
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Transport
C-2
Kawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. The ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USAF C-130J MATS
Training for USAF C-130J crews is managed under a programme called C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS). Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AE 2100
The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop engine is a widely used military powerplant that can be found on Lockheed Martin C-130 variants (AE 2100D3), Leonardo C-27J ...
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Launchers
Hercules AH-01
The Hercules AH-01 high-pressure pneumatic launcher is designed to launch UAVs of up to 500kg MTOW. It is air-transportable in C-130, A400M, or other similar ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AE 2100D3
The AE2100 engine, a derivative of the T406 turboshaft family of engines, is designed by Rolls-Royce to power high-speed transport aircraft. The AE2100D3 variant was ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Flyer 72/GMV 1.1
The Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) was developed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), in partnership with Flyer Defense, to meet ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
X-61A Gremlin
Dynetics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos, is developing the X-61A Gremlin. This low-cost swarming drone can be outfitted with different payloads, launched by a mothership, recovered ...
