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

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News ▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Business Information ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Industry White Papers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Open menu Search
News

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Select
  • Home>
  • News>
Military aircraft Programme update
Next-generation gun set to boost US Army combat vehicle capabilities
13 hours ago
Land Warfare
Market analysis 15 hours ago
The year ahead: Major trends and forecasts for the land domain in 2026
Land Warfare
Backgrounder 1 day ago
Can Iranian air defence systems compete for exports?
Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

Backgrounder

Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

Backgrounder

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

De-Risking the Future: Manufacturing Certainty for Unmanned Systems

SPONSORED

Battlefield mobility, made in the UK

SPONSORED

Strengthening Baltic defence capabilities

SPONSORED

Barco’s vision to trust: from past to future

Featured videos

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: ST Engineering and ARIS discuss partnership to offer Bronco all-terrain carrier to Italian Army

On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Raytheon UK CEO highlights RTX skills, innovation and UK footprint

At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...

 

SPONSORED

DSEI 2025: Controp Discusses AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Surveillance Solutions

At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...

 

SPONSORED

SCD highlights advances in infrared imaging for defence operations

Infrared imaging manufacturer SCD outlines its approach to enhancing visibility for defence forces operating in complex environments.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • Light Reconnaissance Strike – enabling a vital mission set (Studio)

    Light Reconnaissance Strike – enabling a vital mission set (Studio)

  • Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

    Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

  • Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

    Unlocking the potential of Light Forces in modern warfare (Studio)

  • Strengthening Baltic defence capabilities

    Strengthening Baltic defence capabilities

  • Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

    Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)

  • Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

    Supply of new self-propelled guns is rising to meet looming demand

  • US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

    US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs

  • Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

    Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential

More Stories

News

Ukroboronprom to produce M16

6th January 2017

Ukroboronprom company Ukroboronservis has announced that it will work with US company Aeroscraft to produce NATO standard small arms weapons in Ukraine. Ukroboronprom announced the …

News

UK MoD funds further LDEW development

6th January 2017

The UK Dragonfire consortium led by MBDA will produce a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capability Demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under …

US Army orders JCB forklifts

News

US Army orders JCB forklifts

6th January 2017

JCB will deliver over 1,600 light-capability rough terrain forklifts to the US Army under a $142 million contract announced on 5 January. The new 527-58M …

US Army awards AFATDS 7.0 contract

News

US Army awards AFATDS 7.0 contract

6th January 2017

The US Army has announced contract award for its Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) 7.0 programme, which will modernise its fires command and …

The year ahead: ROW land procurement

News

The year ahead: ROW land procurement

5th January 2017

Outside of the Americas and Europe, for land procurement there are some highlights to look out for in 2017, despite the fact there are fewer …

SAAB receives Carl-Gustaf weapon order

News

SAAB receives Carl-Gustaf weapon order

5th January 2017

Saab will manufacture and deliver the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system to an unnamed customer under a contract announced on 4 January. The contract, worth $36.5 million, …

Laser gun aims for non-lethality

News

Laser gun aims for non-lethality

5th January 2017

A new non-lethal portable laser system called the Laser for Deterrence and Interception is expected to get a customer within months. Produced by French company …

Dutch CV90s set for APS

News

Dutch CV90s set for APS

5th January 2017

BAE Systems will test and verify the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) on the Netherlands’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles under a contract announced in …

The year ahead: European land programmes

News

The year ahead: European land programmes

4th January 2017

In Europe, falling defence expenditure means that most countries are struggling to maintain significant force sizes that can sustain one medium sized operation at a …

US Army orders fourth JLTV batch

News

US Army orders fourth JLTV batch

4th January 2017

Oshkosh Defense will deliver additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the US Army under an order announced on 2 January. The order, valued at …

Bulgaria plans new armoured vehicles

News

Bulgaria plans new armoured vehicles

4th January 2017

The Bulgarian MoD has announced plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of new armoured infantry vehicles.  This was been revealed …

Analysis: AAV7 - remaking a legacy

News

Analysis: AAV7 - remaking a legacy

3rd January 2017

The LVT-7 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) when first fielded by the US Marine Corps in 1972 was vast improvement over its predecessor the LVT-5.  It was …

No more articles to load.

News

Connect with us on socials

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • News

  • Latest news
  • Subscribe
  • Contact us
  • Shephard

  • Our mission
  • Marketing solutions
Shephard Media Shephard Media

Terms and Conditions|Privacy Policy|© 2026 Shephard Press Limited (The), All rights reserved.

News ▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Business Information ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Whitepapers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Contact Us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube