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Land Warfare
IDEX 2025: Shifting sands – the Middle East’s defence landscape in flux (video)
As Western influence wanes, Middle Eastern countries are leveraging defence modernisation to assert regional dominance, while global players such as China and Turkey seize new market opportunities. Sam Hart, Senior Land Analyst at Shephard Group, offers insights into how these developments are reshaping the region’s defence landscape.
Land Warfare
Defence Insight Briefs: The analyst view of the UGV market (video)
The market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense.
Air Warfare
Insight: How will the US Navy keep its EA-18G Growler EW aircraft flying until 2046?
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.
Air Warfare
Insight: What does the future hold for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft?
The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A has been adopted by Middle Eastern air forces as well as the European partner nations. Shephard Defence Insight analyses its next-generation radar, cockpit technology and future upgrade plans.