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Naval Warfare
US Navy begins SPY-6(V)4 radar testing ahead of first Arleigh Burke destroyer backfit
3rd August 2026
Wallops Island trials will validate the next-generation radar's combat system integration before its installation aboard USS Pinckney, the first Flight IIA destroyer to receive the SPY-6(V)4 upgrade.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8
7th July 2026
Procurement of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System for future production lots signals the air force's commitment to an expanded 267-aircraft Eagle II fleet while sustaining full electronic warfare capability on every fighter.
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Naval Warfare
HMS Anson’s milestone stay in Australia cut short during AUKUS deployment
12th March 2026
The Astute-class submarine’s visit to Australia was the first time maintenance activity on a UK Royal Navy nuclear submarine had been carried out in the country.
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Air Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement
17th June 2026
L3Harris is positioning its AERIS X aircraft and a planned Polish industrial partnership as it anticipates a competition to replace Poland’s Saab 340 fleet.
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Air Warfare
US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028
21st July 2026
NAVAIR plans to award a five-year retrofit contract to a broader transition of the carrier-based airborne early warning fleet to the AHE configuration.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: Advanced fire control systems to the fore as industry powers digital solutions
12th June 2026
BAE Systems is presenting its Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System at Eurosatory 2026. It is designed to connect large calibre guns with wider sensor and effector networks to provide targeting information more quickly.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems’ UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly
26th June 2026
The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy’s $275 billion BBGN plan hinges on shipyard transformation
14th August 2026
The US Navy’s planned nuclear-powered warship carries a US$275 billion price tag, but the greater story lies in the industrial overhaul needed to build it, from AI-enabled design to digital twins and modular construction.
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Air Warfare
Maximise survivability with advanced electronic warfare (video)
29th July 2026
BAE Systems’ all-digital EW delivers 360-degree threat awareness in contested environments, boosts survivability, and cuts lifecycle costs.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne
29th July 2026
Bell Flight’s modular open-systems approach for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne could open doors for international allies and suppliers once locked out by closed rotorcraft architectures.
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Air Warfare
Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production
18th November 2025
The L3Harris Viper Shield is seen as a key component in keeping the newest generation of F-16s up to date and providing a retrofit capability to earlier aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer
20th April 2026
The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.
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Defence Notes
Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespace
30th March 2026
Future operational superiority will be defined by the ability to connect systems, data and personnel into a wider network. For armed forces, this creates the need for a digital backbone that integrates and enhances sensors and effectors of all kinds.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2026: Raytheon UK offers Red Kite as ‘high-low mix’ weapon for RAF
21st July 2026
Raytheon UK has unveiled Red Kite, a sovereign precision weapon built on the Stormbreaker airframe, betting on digital engineering to deliver affordable stockpile mass for the Royal Air Force.
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Defence Notes
How AI is reshaping defence procurement through sustainment
10th July 2026
Artificial intelligence is not just changing how defence equipment is maintained but how defence programmes are won, creating new opportunities for industry by influencing acquisition decisions and shaping competition.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
AW101-Norway
AgustaWestland is also providing initial support and training services, including spares at each of the operating bases and aircrew training. It will then provide performance ...
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Light attack, Trainer
IAR-99 Replacement (Romania)
On 29 August 2017, Leonardo announced that the IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) will be fitted with company's Vixen 500E AESA radar. The Vixen 500E AESA ...
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CUAS - jammers
Stationary C-UAS [Croatia]
Background Croatia is procuring counter-UAS systems, covering stationary and mobile systems. The procurement of the systems is a response to growing security threats and the ...
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CUAS - hybrid effector systems
Mobile C-UAS [Croatia]
Background Croatia is procuring counter-UAS systems, covering stationary and mobile systems. The procurement of the systems is a response to growing security threats and the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer IFV (Schakal) [Netherlands]
Background The Boxer is currently in service with both Germany and the Netherlands, having entered service in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In October 2025, the ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-35M
Serbia became the 10th export customer of the Mi-35M helicopter, a new-generation Hind derivative, launched in production since 2007, featuring an improved armour protection, more ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Bell 505 - Montenegro
The deal between Montenegro and export agency Canadian Commercial Cooperation will see aircraft production take place at Bell’s Mirabel facility before being transited to the ...
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Land: air defence radar
Mobile Short Range Radar [Austria]
Background As part of its efforts to modernise its ground-based air defence (GBAD) network, Austria is seeking to acquire 14 mobile short-range radar systems. According ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer IFV (Schakal) [Germany]
Background The Boxer is currently in service with both Germany and the Netherlands, having entered service in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In October 2025, the ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
OC-135B Replacement [USA]
Programme Background The modification and Treaty Certification works include Digital Visual Imaging System kits, design and development for mission system integration (structural design, interphone communications systems, ...
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Military UAS - micro
EVO Max 4T [Ukraine]
Programme Background Ukraine On 6 October 2023, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's Miniter of Digital Transformation, announced that the Army of Drones sent nearly 2,000 EVO Max ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Hürkuş-C Advanced Armed Trainer (Turkey)
The Hurjet-C development programme funding was included in the Hurkus-B procurement contract awarded by the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries in December 2013. The Hurjet will ...
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AEW&C
AEW&C Aircraft [India]
Programme Background India is planning to increase its AEW&C; capabilities with indigenous radar systems. A330 Bid In 2015, the IAF has requested to procure six ...
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Military UAS - micro
Black Hornet 4 [Switzerland]
Background Announcment Teledyne FLIR Defense announced on 2 February 2026 that it had received a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of ...
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Hybrid effector systems
M-SHORAD Increment 1 [USA]
Background The US Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). Under this programme, there are ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
WTM
The Weapon Thermal Monocular (WTM) is a weapon-mountable TI device with an integrated laser designator and digital camera. It is available with either an IR ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Sword Light/Medium
Sword thermal weapon sights are lightweight, compact and designed for use on rifles and machine guns. They have an uncooled IR sensor and an IR ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
NLT-WS(H)
The heavy variant of NLT's thermal weapon sight family (NLT-WS(H)) is built to US military specifications for use with medium machine guns and high-calibre rifles. ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TVC 60
The TVC 60 is a clip-on thermal weapon sight designed to be used in conjunction with a magnified day optic. The shooter relies on the ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TAWS Series
The Nivisys Thermal Acquisition Weapon Sights (TAWS) series provides LW uncooled imaging for surveillance and targeting capabilities during the night and adverse weather conditions. The ...
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Light mortars
M6 60mm Mortar
The M6 60mm mortar was developed by Hirtenberger to provide embedded fire support for infantry units. Marketed in several different barrel lengths, the system is ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Mepro NOA 4x
The Mepro NOA 4X is an uncooled thermal weapon sight designed for shooting at ranges between 50 and 800m by sharpshooters or snipers. The lightweight ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
UTAC Series
The Nivisys Universal Thermal Acquisition Clip-on Sights (UTAC) family of longwave uncooled weapon sights provide surveillance and targeting capability during the night and adverse weather ...
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Medium mortars
M8 81mm Mortar
Hirtenberger developed the M8 to meet the requirements of the Austrian Army. Available in different barrel lengths, the system is equipped with a digital fire ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
PAGOT
The PAGOT is an all-weather thermal sight designed for use with RPG launchers such as the RPG-7 series. It is based on microbolometer uncooled TI ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Mepro NOA 7x
The Mepro NOA 7X is designed for snipers who need to detect and engage targets at ranges beyond 1,000m in variable weather conditions and limited ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TWS-13 Thermal Weapon Sights
The TWS-13 thermal weapon sight provides soldiers with the ability to detect, observe and engage targets in all conditions, day or night. Combining a lightweight ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Matis Man-Portable
Developed for integration with antitank or anti-aircraft guns and missile systems, this biocular thermal imager can have a micro-scanning device to boost detection and identification ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Hensoldt IRV 600/A1
The IRV 600 long-range TI NVD was developed for use with assault rifles and light machine guns. The attachment can be added and removed without ...
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Laser pointers
NCFL 9 Series
The NCFL 9 series is comprised of compact, mountable illumination/aiming systems that can be used on a wide variety of weapons including handguns and assault ...
