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Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

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Special Operations

New grenade launcher sight explored

17th June 2019

The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking industry information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Low to Medium …
Naval Warfare

US lawmakers raise concerns about enemy swarms

17th June 2019

Worried that the US Navy’s surface ships might be vulnerable to hostile swarms of drones or other unmanned systems, a congressional panel is calling on …
Defence Notes

Key themes for Raytheon at Paris Air Show 2019 (Studio)

17th June 2019

This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Raytheon is focusing on a number of key themes and technology areas at Paris Air …
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Khibini-2 EW systems for the Russian Su-34 bomber fleet

17th June 2019

The Russian Air and Space Forces Su-34 bombers have begun receiving the new KNIRTI Khibini-2 pod-mounted electronic warfare (EW) system. The first front-line unit to …
Defence Helicopter

Paris Air Show: Swedish Air Force holds back on helicopter modernisation

17th June 2019

Unlike plans to refresh fighter jet capabilities with a forthcoming Gripen E fleet, the Swedish Air Force is in no hurry to change the look …
Training

Philippines commissions FA-50 simulator

17th June 2019

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commissioned an FA-50PH flight simulator on 14 June, this device having been provided by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the maker …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Under wraps on the flight line (video)

16th June 2019

As the 2019 edition of the Paris Air Show thrusts into public view, Shephard examines some of the platforms on display, others being kept under …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Poland to enhance its airlift capability

15th June 2019

The Polish Armaments Inspectorate has recently announced the start of its technical dialogue in preparation for the future acquisition of a new fleet of transport …
Defence Notes

Two killed in Vietnam military plane crash

14th June 2019

Two pilots were killed in Vietnam on 14 June after their military plane crashed during a training session, an official told AFP. Though Vietnam has …
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Insight: Japan seeks to eliminate vulnerabilities in the southwest

14th June 2019

The Liaoning aircraft carrier and five accompanying surface ships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) passed through the Miyako Strait, which separates Okinawa and …
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Podcast: The future of the military unmanned systems market, a look ahead to the Paris Air Show, and who are Raytheon Technologies?

14th June 2019

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
Naval Warfare

Adelaide class deployments complete

14th June 2019

The final deployment by a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide class guided missile frigate is now complete, with HMAS Newcastle arriving back in Australia. HMAS …
Defence Notes

Saab forced to ditch Swiss flight tests

13th June 2019

Saab has announced that the company’s in-development Gripen E will not take part in forthcoming flight tests in Switzerland, but will continue its participation in …
Defence Notes

Paris Air Show: Holding patterns for investment in UK aerospace

13th June 2019

Holding patterns in aerospace are no longer being associated solely with the skies but also on the ground as the possible impact of a non-effective …
Naval Warfare

Sri Lankan Navy receives ships from regional rivals

13th June 2019

The strategic importance of Sri Lanka in South Asia was underlined this week when the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) took delivery of vessels from the …
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12th June 2019

Join Shephard's Premium News community and get access to the latest aerospace and defence news, insights and opinions written by our dedicated Air, Land and …
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Discover the capabilities of Shephard Plus

12th June 2019

Shephard Plus is a business insight tool for companies that incorporates major defence systems, subsystems and market forecasting in a single licence database.
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The power of co-branded marketing solutions

12th June 2019

Shephard Studio works closely with companies and event organisers across the aerospace and defence industry to provide bespoke co-branded solutions.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems awarded MK 38 work

12th June 2019

BAE Systems Land & Armaments will supply the MK 38 MOD 3 Machine Gun System (MGS) to the US Navy under a $19 million contract …