To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

Search Results We've found 7482 articles

Results not accurate enough? Try using double quotation marks around your search term for an exact search.

News - nato brass ship

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MQ-8B Fire Scout in two-part demo

    18th August 2017

    A detachment from the US Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 has carried out a two part exercise with the MQ-8B Fire Scout UAS, Northrop …

  • Digital Battlespace

    DARPA’S TALONS tested on USS Zephyr

    18th August 2017

    DARPA's Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS) prototype has been tested on board the US naval coastal patrol vessel USS Zephyr, DARPA announced on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Merlin Mk4 carries out deck landing trials

    17th August 2017

    A Royal Marines newly upgraded Merlin Mk4 helicopter has spent four weeks aboard aviation training ship RFA Argus as part of work to prepare the …

  • Training

    British forces prepare for HMS Queen Elizabeth

    9th August 2017

    UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine vessels and personnel are taking part in NATO Exercise Saxon Warrior off the coast of Scotland as part of …

  • Defence Helicopter

    India launches quest for naval multirole helicopters

    23rd August 2017

    India has kicked off a global search for naval multi-role helicopters (NMRH) to boost the Indian Navy’s (IN) anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and electronic warfare …

  • Naval Warfare

    BAE Systems submits Australian frigate bid

    14th August 2017

    BAE Systems has submitted its bid to the Australian government to meet the Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigate requirement, the company announced on 10 August.The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AFRL testing highly-efficient diesel aircraft engine

    15th August 2017

    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Advanced Power Technology Office has completed a ground test series on a new highly-efficiency diesel aircraft engine, the US …

  • Naval Warfare

    Revamped HMS Montrose completes sea trials

    2nd August 2017

    The British Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose has returned to Plymouth following a successful trials period at sea, it was announced on 31 …

  • Military Logistics

    Iraq requests vessel support from US

    3rd August 2017

    The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of follow-on technical support (FOTS) for vessels and a ship repair …

  • Defence Notes

    Romania boosts defence spending

    3rd August 2017

    Romania’s Supreme Defence Council (CSAT) has approved the Armed Forces Endowment Plan 2017-2026, as Bucharest vies to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, it was …

  • Land Warfare

    GA-EMS details 10 MJ railgun testing progress

    4th August 2017

    General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has completed final assembly and factory acceptance testing of its 10 Mega Joule (MJ) medium range multi-mission railgun system, the …

  • Naval Warfare

    Germany to upgrade P-3C fleet

    3rd August 2017

    Germany will upgrade its eight-strong P-3C fleet in a five-year programme that will keep the aircraft at the backbone of the country’s maritime patrol capability …

  • Military Logistics

    USS America completes replenishment missions

    27th July 2017

    The US Navy amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) has successfully completed its first connective replenishment (CONREP) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) missions as part …

  • Naval Warfare

    USN ponders how to maintain its edge

    28th July 2017

    As competition from peer and near-pear countries challenges the maritime dominance enjoyed by the US Navy for a generation, the service is having to look …

  • Naval Warfare

    RDEL launches first two Indian OPVs

    28th July 2017

    Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL) has launched the first two Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Indian Navy at its shipyard in Pipavav, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    MK244 Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS) Enhanced Lethality Cartridge (ELC)

    MK244 Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS) Enhanced Lethality Cartridge (ELC) is a 20mm medium calibre round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

  • Anti-ship missiles, Surface-to-surface missiles

    3M-54 Kalibr

    The 3M-54 Kalibr, or Klub (NATO reporting name: SS-N-27 'Sizzler'), is a Russian surface ship and submarine-launched anti-ship and land-attack cruise missile.

  • Light machine guns

    LSAT LMG

    Textron Systems Unmanned Systems is developing and maturing a Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) family of weapons and ammunition with the US Army that fires ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    MK149 Armor-Piercing Discarding Sabot

    The MK149 Armor-Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS) is a 20mm medium calibre round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

  • Air-to-surface missiles, Anti-ship missiles

    Kh-31

    The Kh-31 (NATO reporting name AS-17 Krypton) is a Russian anti-ship missile that is known for its anti-radiation (Kh-31P) and anti-ship (Kh-31A) versions.

  • Unguided Tank Ammunition

    105mm M490 Target Practice - Tracer

    The 105mm M490 Target Practice - Tracer is a tank training round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

  • Naval: COMINT and ELINT systems

    Flat Track

    The Flat Track (NATO reporting name) is a barrage and deception radar jamming system that is able to counter anti-ship missiles.

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    6.5mm CT Carbine

    The 6.5mm Cased Telescoped (CT) Carbine is a closed-bolt, forward-feed, gas piston-operated weapon being developed as part of the US Army's Lightweight Small Arms Technology ...

  • Unguided Artillery Ammunition

    105mm HE HB ER G3

    The 105mm High Explosive (HE HB) extended range (ER) G3 ammunition round, manufactured by KNDS, is a part of the 105mm NATO standard shell family. ...

  • Major networking projects

    NATO SATCOM

    Leonardo has been awarded a turnkey contract to rationalise and upgrade NATO’s SATCOM systems and associated infrastructure. The company will design, build, test, commission and ...

  • Major networking projects

    NATO DCIS

    Airbus is delivering the NATO Deployable Communication and Information System (DCIS). The project represents a major upgrade in the capability of NATO Response Forces (NRF) ...

  • Land: RWS

    Qimek NATO

    Rheinmetall's RWS family includes the Qimek single-weapon RWS and the Nanuk dual-weapon RWS. The Qimek NATO combines full stabilisation, long-range day/night all-weather sights and a ...

  • Land: RWS

    Nanuk NATO

    Rheinmetall's RWS family includes the Qimek single-weapon RWS and the Nanuk dual-weapon RWS, which was introduced in 2008. The Nanuk NATO combines full stabilisation, long-range ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    20MM PGU-28 A/B Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive Incendiary (SAPHEI)

    The 20MM PGU-28 A/B Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive Incendiary (SAPHEI) is a medium-calibre round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

  • Unguided Tank Ammunition

    M724A2 Target Practice Discarding Sabot-Tracer

    The M724A2 Target Practice Discarding Sabot-Tracer is a 105mm training tank round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. The US Army procured the 1,623 rounds ...