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Land Warfare
British Army turns to local option for small robot trials
26th May 2026
The UK government has ordered XRC’s small Rhino UGV for trials just weeks after placing a contract for ARX Robotics Gereon tracked UGV which will also be manufactured in the UK. The latest move is another step in creating a force of 40% uncrewed systems.
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Naval Warfare
SOF Week 2026: US Navy USV completes record eight-day autonomous mission
16th May 2026
The MARTAC T38 Devil Ray USV has set a new endurance benchmark as the US Navy pushes deeper into autonomous maritime warfare.
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Air Warfare
July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop
30th July 2026
The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 million trainer aircraft requirement.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: has the time finally come for Oshkosh’s hybrid electric JLTV?
9th June 2026
Oshkosh Defense’s hybrid electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle offers the standard benefits of this type in scenarios such as silent watch and silent running as well as providing power for recharging systems. The company is arguing its 115kW power opens other roles too, particularly counter-drone.
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Air Warfare
India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist
16th September 2026
With IMRH and DBMRH potentially years from service, India faces a widening rotary-wing capability gap that could drive further foreign purchases even as HAL and Safran build the foundations of an indigenous successor.
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Land Warfare
ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platforms
30th April 2026
Following an order from the British Army, ARX Robotics has begun manufacturing autonomous ground platforms in the UK. Christopher Foss examines the company's growing range of systems.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet
22nd July 2026
Major General Jonas Wikman said Sweden had accelerated procurement of Taurus missiles and Gripen E capability as its air force adjusts to NATO membership and rethinks its future combat air strategy.
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Air Warfare
FCAS future fighter jet collapse: where does Europe’s next-generation air power go next?
10th June 2026
While the New Generation Fighter pillar of the Franco-German-Spanish programme is now officially dead in the water, Germany’s ambition to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet remains – with the country serving as a financially attractive potential partner for other programmes.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: new and improved vehicles and counter-drone technology foreshadowed
8th June 2026
Eurosatory is the world’s largest defence show with more than 2,000 exhibitors listed and more than 43,000 visitors expected, as the show expands to a floorspace of 185,000m². Uncrewed systems and effectors to defeat them, as well as 4x4 vehicles, are all set to be focal points at the event.
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Naval Warfare
Canada boosts Arctic presence as CCGS Donjek prepares for sea trials this year
6th May 2026
CCGS Donjek is currently being prepared to start testing and be handed over to the Canadian Coast Guard in the second half of 2026.
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Air Warfare
What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?
26th December 2025
Changing roles for combat aircraft fleets, the rise of simulation and LVC technologies, and the increasing cost of flight hours could all be leading to a paradigm shift in military pilot training.
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Land Warfare
Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential
31st December 2025
Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.
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Naval Warfare
Germany sinks F126 frigate programme in favour of cheaper MEKO A-200
25th June 2026
On 24 June 2026, the German Ministry of Defence announced it was cancelling the F126 frigate programme in favour of procuring eight MEKO A-200 DEU frigates.
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Land Warfare
World Defense Show 2026: Russia reveals details of new loitering munition
11th February 2026
The Kalashnikov RUS-PE cannister-launched man-portable loitering munition was displayed as a model at World Defense Show 2026 with a company official telling Shephard it was “in service and in low-rate initial production”.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2026: Malloy eyes NATO expansion and Australia for T-150 as it scales up technology
23rd July 2026
BAE Systems’ Malloy Aeronautics is seeking to expand the international customer base for its T-150 heavy-lift UAV, with NATO users beginning to adopt the platform and Australia identified as a key prospective market.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Logistics Vessels (3-4) [Peru]
In April 2024, Hyundai Heavy Industries was awarded a US$463 million contract to work alongside SIMA to construct and deliver four naval vessels; one frigate, one ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Logistics Vessels (3-4) [Peru]
In April 2024, Hyundai Heavy Industries was awarded a US$463 million contract to work alongside SIMA to construct and deliver four naval vessels; one frigate, one ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Great Lakes Icebreaker [USCG]
Background The US Coast Guard is seeking to procure a second Great Lakes Icebreaker (GLIB) to accompany its existing USCGC Mackinaw in operations in the ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25)
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is planning on having up to 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC's) to replace the aging 29 medium-endurance cutters.The OPC programme ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25)
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is planning on having up to 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC's) to replace the aging 29 medium-endurance cutters.The OPC programme ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 16 - 25) [USCG]
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is planning on having up to 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC’s) to replace the ageing 29 medium-endurance cutters. The OPC ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 16 - 25) [USCG]
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is planning on having up to 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC’s) to replace the ageing 29 medium-endurance cutters. The OPC ...
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Corvettes
Merkuriy Class (Project 20386)
Programme Background Requirements The Russian Navy has been streamlining the number of new ship classes to reduce logistic and maintenance costs, meaning around two to ...
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MPVs - 4x4
4x4 Vehicles [Dominican Republic]
Programme Background Requirement The Dominican Republic shares a border with Haiti, whose security situation has worsened since the 2010 earthquake. In order to improve border ...
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Loitering munitions
Attack & Surveillance Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background 1000th Day On 19 November 2024, the UK Government announced a new military support package for Ukraine, which would supply £7.5 million ($9.4 ...
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Maritime patrol
Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement The Greek government issued a request for proposals in 2023, with a focus on acquiring modern, all-weather maritime surveillance aircraft. The intended ...
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Frigates
Type 054A/P (Pakistan)
Programme Background Contracts Pakistan has ordered four frigates from China under the Type 054AP programme, which refers to the vessels being based on the Peoples ...
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Light attack
M-346 FA [Brazil]
Programme Background Requirement Brazil operates several A-1 (AMX) light attack aircraft, which were produced by Embraer in partnership with Leonardo in the 1980s. Similarly, the ...
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Maritime patrol
P-3 Orion replacement [Argentina]
Background Shephard estimates that Argentina will soon have a new requirement for a more advanced Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) towards 2030 as there current fleet of second-hand ...
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Military helicopters - attack
H145M [Brazil]
Background Brazilian leadership announced in February 2022 that the Sabre Mil Mi-35M Hind-E attack helicopters were being retired from active service. This decision came as a ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
ACES
Raytheon's Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES) is an Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) designed to equip Lockheed Martin F-16 series combat aircraft. It includes sub-systems from ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 ATD
L3Harris Technologies continues to upgrade the fielded F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Devices to include updates to the current Morocco F-16 OFP Tape and replacement ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...
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Land: range systems and targets
Table Top Trainer Family
The Table Top Trainer family is driven by customer demand for cost-effective and mobile simulation solutions for training in special functions such as laying bridges ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
Fregat M2EM / Top Plate
The Fregat M2EM, part of the 'Top Plate' radar family, is a three-dimensional, naval air and surface surveillance radar manufactured in Russia. The system is known to ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Ajban LRSOV
The Ajban Long-Range Special Operations Vehicle (LRSOV) is an open-top 4x4 long-range reconnaissance vehicle based on Nimr's Ajban multipurpose vehicle. The LRSOV seats four crew ...
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Unguided Mortar Ammunition
M720A1 60mm Mortar Bomb
US-based Day and Zimmerman's M720A1 60mm Mortar Bomb is a conventional high-explosive round designed to counter dismounted troops, bunkers lacking top cover, and unarmoured vehicles.
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Unguided Mortar Ammunition
M720A2 60mm Mortar Bomb
US-based Day and Zimmerman's M720A2 60mm Mortar Bomb is a conventional high-explosive round designed to counter dismounted troops, bunkers lacking top cover, and unarmoured vehicles.
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LTVs - 4x4
Bastion Patsas
Unveiled at Eurosatory 2012, the 4x4 Bastion Patsas is an open-top variant of ACMAT's Bastion family developed for SF operations. In 2012, Chad became the ...
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Military UAS - small
STR-50
The STR-50 is a rotary-wing UAV manufactured by Stromkind. Little is known about the platform. It was seen displayed on top of a Boxer 8x8 ...
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Land: vehicle simulators
Convoy Table-Top Crew Station
The Convoy Table-Top Crew Station simulates commander, driver and gunner positions of a HMMWV or tactical truck. The gunner position features a head-mounted display for ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
KG-255 INE
The AltaSec KG-255 is an NSA-certified Type 1 inline network encryptor (INE) that supports the secure exchange of classified information, up to the Top Secret ...
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Military - USVs
Adaro
Adaro is a rugged, man-portable, X-class USV. Its series-hybrid energy system allows for quiet operation, including at top speeds, while the heavy fuel-based range extender ...
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Individual grenade launchers
LG4
The LG4 is a six-chamber, revolving-cylinder, shoulder-fired, semi-automatic 40x46mm grenade launcher. It is fitted with a top rail for optical sights and a bottom rail ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Multi-role Armored System (MARS) 4x4
The MARS 4x4 is a mobile air defence platform manufactured by the Czech company SVOS. Originally designed with an open top, soon after its unveiling, ...