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News - ADEX 2017
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Naval Warfare
Abrams M1E3 will be ‘dramatically different’ than the M1A2 V4
5th October 2023
The M1E3 version has been designed to be a more survivable, lighter tank, enhancing the efficacy and manoeuvrability of US Army armoured brigade combat teams.
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Air Warfare
General Dynamics begins first Portuguese P-3C modernisation
4th October 2023
The next installation of the Airborne Data Management System on Portuguese P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft is set to bolster communication and mission electronics, aligning with the nation's NATO mission commitments.
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Land Warfare
Philippine Army modernises with new combat engineering, armour and artillery
29th September 2023
The Philippine Army continues to plug holes in its capability with recent and pending contracts for diverse military equipment and vehicles.
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Air Warfare
PLA shows off new UCAV, while CH-5 achieves sale to Iraq
27th September 2023
China's aerospace industry continues to develop and sell advanced UAVs both at home and on the international market and has displayed UCAVs at the China Helicopter Exhibition in Tianjin.
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Air Warfare
CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield
25th September 2023
From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
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Air Warfare
Australia reverses decision on Schiebel Camcopters for naval UAVs
21st September 2023
It turns out that Australia has made absolutely no progress in obtaining shipborne UAVs in the past 18 months or so.
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Naval Warfare
Can a new operational profile fix Canada's submarine problem?
20th September 2023
The four Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) are in the midst of an evolution into a new operations and maintenance regime. Shephard investigates whether this will solve the navy's recurring issues with having only one boat (or even none) operational for long periods.
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Land Warfare
Insight: Why the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle is making a clean sweep of Nordic markets
19th September 2023
Shephard Defence Insight explores the evolution of BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV from its inception in the late 1980s to the latest CV90 MkIV, detailing the order history and upgrade packages of its ten European customers.
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Air Warfare
India receives first C295 transport aircraft from Airbus
18th September 2023
India has received its first C295 transporter, and efforts at home continue for AEW, special mission and tanker platforms to be converted from pre-owned airliners.
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Air Warfare
F-35 Lightning II: key facts about the world's most popular fifth-generation fighter jet
18th September 2023
This growing family of F-35 operators exemplifies the power of collective effort, fostering stronger diplomatic ties and contributing to the evolution of modern aerial warfare on a global scale.
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Air Warfare
Insight: Is the Bayraktar TB2 UAV living up to expectations?
15th September 2023
Sold to well over 20 countries and combat-proven in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine and elsewhere, the Bayraktar TB2 has been an export success for its Turkish manufacturer. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the aircraft's design and capabilities and reviews in depth who is buying it and why.
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Air Warfare
Insight: How will the US Navy keep its EA-18G Growler EW aircraft flying until 2046?
14th September 2023
The carrier-based EA-18G Growler entered service in 2010 and is intended to remain in service until 2046. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the key operational technologies on the aircraft and the upgrade path needed to keep it flying and effective for another two decades.
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Naval Warfare
Insight: How rising tensions have fuelled the Type 26 frigate's development
12th September 2023
Slated to enter service in the late 2020s, the Type 26 frigate addresses the pressing need for enhanced ASW capabilities, particularly in light of heightened tensions with Russia. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the design and its equipment fit.
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Land Warfare
Threats and opportunities: NATO demand for game-changing connectivity
12th September 2023
On 4 April 2023, Finland joined NATO. What can be learned from the country’s ability to assure resilient tactical communications?
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2023: Has the Royal Navy cut back its support vessel fleet too far?
11th September 2023
This second in Shephard’s three-part series examining the state of the UK RN analyses the fleet of support ships. These important vessels sustain naval forces at sea for long durations and at vast distances, but cuts to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's fleet have left crucial ships retired or sold, prompting concerns for future missions.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
IF-X/ KF-X Development - Indonesia
In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, the full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-X Development - South Korea
In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...
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Military UAS - tactical
VTOL UAV (ROKA)
Programme Background All branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are placing a large emphasis on the procurement of unmanned systems to improve ISR ...
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ISR/special mission
Baekdu-II (South Korea)
Programme Background This ISR aircraft programme, which first appeared on the 2020-24 Mid-Term Defense Acquisition Plan, comprises four Baekdu-II aircraft. These will add to two ...
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AEW&C
AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]
Programme Background The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ADEX ...
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Fighter - multirole
IF-X/KF-X procurement (Indonesia)
Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-21 procurement (South Korea)
Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...
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ISR/special mission
ISTAR Aircraft (South Korea)
Programme Background South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration stated that Seoul is planning to procure additional aircraft to minimize potential surveillance gaps amid growing security ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
KAAV II
Programme Background The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) operates one Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship and has launched another to support provide operational lift for the ROKMC. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
RQ-4 Global Hawk (South Korea)
Programme Background Requirments Seoul required UAS assets to help monitor its neighbour to the north and, increasingly, Chinese activities in waters and in the air near ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A8 (Norway)
Programme Background Norway is in possession of 57 Leopard 2A4NO MBTs, but only around 30 of these are still thought to be operational with units. ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A8 (Norway - Option)
Programme Background Norway is in possession of 57 Leopard 2A4NO MBTs, but only around 30 of these are still thought to be operational with units. ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate [Ukraine]
Programme Background Ukraine placed an order for an undisclosed number of Warmate systems in 2017. Shepherd believes units acquired in this order later were utilised ...
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Special operations vehicles
Ashok Leyland LBPV (India - Air Force)
Programme Background The IAF created the Garud commando force in 2004 to protect its airbases, carry out combat search and rescue and conduct covert operations ...
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Minehunters
Awaji Class
Programme Background Two Awaji class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) were ordered from the Japanese shipyard Japan Marine United (JMU) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) initially. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: air defence radar
Weapon Locating Radar
LIG Nex1 exhibited two new vehicle-mounted radar system prototypes- the Weapon Locating Radar, alongside the Short-Range Air Defence Radar, at Seoul ADEX 2017. According to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
NCUAV
Next Corps UAV (NCUAV) is a MALE multirole surveillance UAS being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and destined for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). The ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Alan-2
Developed by Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering, the Alan-2 is an armoured 4x4 tactical vehicle. It was demonstrated for the first time during the ADEX 2022 exhibition ...
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ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol, Military UAS - fixed-wing
Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV)
The Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV) is a multi-purpose development aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot, although future ...
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Loitering munitions
KUS-SX
Developed by the Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD), the KUS-SX is both a loitering munition and an ISR UAV. Development commenced in early 2023, and the drone ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
KUS-FT
Development of the Korean Air Aerospace Division KUS-FT fixed-wing UAV began in 2010 and was completed in November 2014. It entered service with the Republic ...
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Loitering munitions
Kargi (Improved)
At ADEX 2022, Lentatek unveiled a new, as-yet-unnamed version of the Kargi loitering munition. Instead of Kargi's radio frequency (RF) seeker, this new version features an under-nose EO/IR ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
MUM-T
The Military Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a UAS in development by Korean Aerospace Industries. Showcased at Seoul ADEX 2021, the MUM-T can be launched from the ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH)
The Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH) is a rotary-wing UAS manufactured by Sungwoo Engineering, with Lig Nex1 and Korean Air acting as subcontractors on the project. It is intended ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
KUS-FC
The KUS-FC, also known as the Kaori-X, is a stealthy UCAV in joint development by the Agency for Defense Development and the Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD). ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
KUS-VT tiltrotor
The KUS-VT is a tiltrotor UAV that first flew in October 2013 and was exhibited at ADEX 2013. The aircraft is designed to have a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT)
Manufactured by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI), the Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT) is an in-development tiltrotor UAV. KAI debuted the platform in a promotional video during ...
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Loitering munitions
Canister-Launcher UAV
Foosung Firstec is developing a canister-launched loitering munition, which the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) has tested. It will have a 1.2kg warhead and be ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
KUS-VS
Displayed at Seoul ADEX 2021, the KUS-VS is a hybrid configuration UAS manufactured by Korean Air. It is VTOL and automatic take-off and landing capable ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
KAAV II
In 2018, Hanwha Defence commenced development of a successor for the Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicle (KAAV), a licence-produced variant of the BAE Systems AAV7A1 currently ...