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Global defence news, analysis and data insights across air, land, naval and military training. Shephard’s team of expert journalists cover new equipment and technology coverage, capability development, acquisition plans, contract awards and more.
Air Warfare
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2025)
The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2025.
Naval Warfare
Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate to use half the crew of the Type 23 and embrace automation
The Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate is incorporating automation, reduced crew requirements and enhanced living conditions into its design as the force attempts to meet modern operational demands.
Naval Warfare
MDL and TKMS partnership becomes sole bidder for India’s $8 billion P751 contract
The partnership is understood to be the only remaining contender for the contract which could be signed in 2026.
Air Warfare
Indian defence budget boosted by 9% as MoD heralds a “year of reforms”
This new budget announcement, which has an increased focus on domestic procurement, comes as international countries arrive ahead of Aero India 2025.
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Land Warfare
Need to develop AI-powered red pictures for battlefield situational awareness?
10th February 2025
Leverage Systematic's SitaWare suite to fuse intelligence and share awareness of your opponent’s deployments and capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract
7th February 2025
The contract amount for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System will support its continued development over the next five years, with two options to extend for up to 10 years.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall signs $3.2 billion framework agreement for platoon systems
7th February 2025
As part of the agreement, Rheinmetall has received an initial contract for 92 platoon systems, consisting of 68 refurbished platoon systems and 24 new systems, worth approximately €417 million (US$432 million).
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Air Warfare
Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s
7th February 2025
The first Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft have finally been delivered to Ukraine, as confirmed by France’s defence minister on 6 February. They will join the F-16s already in service to bolster Ukrainian air defence.
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Naval Warfare
HII revenues down in 2024, but Mission Technologies arm blooms
6th February 2025
The shipbuilder has been dealing with a pre-Covid 19 backlog as well as winning new business.
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Air Warfare
Sikorsky advances Black Hawk modernisation with new engine ground tests
6th February 2025
The UH-60 helicopter ground run test of the T901 engine is the first in a set of tests for boosting the helicopter’s range and lift capacity. The first flight of the improved engine Black Hawk is anticipated for later in 2025.
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Air Warfare
Third Australian Triton UAS completes testing
6th February 2025
Australia received its first MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in August last year with another two expected to be delivered this year.
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Land Warfare
Fourth European country opts for Euro PULS rocket artillery system as Germany signs up
6th February 2025
When compared to the German Army’s M270 227mm (12 round) Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), Euro PULS will offer a step change increase in capability to meet the German Army’s Future Long-Range Indirect Fire System.
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Defence Notes
Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results
6th February 2025
Financial reporting season for the calendar year of 2024 has continued to show substantial growth for defence companies as countries across the world, particularly those in Europe, open the chequebook.
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Naval Warfare
Egypt wins $625 million US deal to modernise its Ambassador IV fast-attack ships
6th February 2025
The State Department said the sale will increase the Egyptian Navy's tactical capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Germany takes first Boxer air defence vehicle and prepares for evaluation trials
5th February 2025
The Skyranger air defence system for Germany is built around the Boxer 8x8, a platform which is in service with, or ordered by, six countries.
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Air Warfare
US Navy’s next-generation sensor for Super Hornets achieves Initial Operating Capability
5th February 2025
The full rate production decision is scheduled for first-half 2025 and this will authorise the US Navy (USN) to fully outfit its carrier-based F/A-18E/F Super Hornet squadrons with InfraRed Search-and-Track (IRST) Block II.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore’s navy starts naval patrols with uncrewed vessels
5th February 2025
The unmanned patrol vessels have utilised collision-avoidance AI and expertise from Western allies in their design and construction.
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Air Warfare
USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield
5th February 2025
The Viper Shield electronic warfare suite was tested by the US Air Force’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, with L3Harris aiming for deliveries of the system to international customers by late 2025.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh awarded $215 million in truck contracts
5th February 2025
Oshkosh Defence has sold more than 2,000 Family of Medium Truck Vehicles (FMTV) A2 trucks and completed air drops of the M1093A2 (A2) FMTV trucks from Boeing C-17 heavy lift and Lockheed Martin C-130 tactical lift aircraft in 2024.
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Air Warfare
Airbus to further work on France’s A321XLR maritime patrol aircraft programme
5th February 2025
The two-year contract on the A321 militarised maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) will look to risk-assess the programme ahead of its development phase in 2026.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed sees 5% 2024 sales growth as CEO says DOGE is an “opportunity” for growth
5th February 2025
Lockeed Martin’s aeronautics sector saw $20 billion in orders, driven by its Lot 18 F-35 and US fiscal year F-35 sustainment contract wins.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy seeks the best combinations of crewed vessels with commercial UAVs and USVs
5th February 2025
The service will conduct Operation Southern Spear to identify the most appropriate manned/unmanned formations for domain awareness and counternarcotics operations.
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Land Warfare
UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems
4th February 2025
Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations.
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Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s
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![Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract]()
Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract
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![Rheinmetall signs $3.2 billion framework agreement for platoon systems]()
Rheinmetall signs $3.2 billion framework agreement for platoon systems
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![MDL and TKMS partnership becomes sole bidder for India’s $8 billion P751 contract]()
MDL and TKMS partnership becomes sole bidder for India’s $8 billion P751 contract
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![Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract]()
Lockheed Martin awarded $2.8 billion THAAD development contract
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![MDL and TKMS partnership becomes sole bidder for India’s $8 billion P751 contract]()
MDL and TKMS partnership becomes sole bidder for India’s $8 billion P751 contract
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![Rheinmetall signs $3.2 billion framework agreement for platoon systems]()
Rheinmetall signs $3.2 billion framework agreement for platoon systems
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![Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s]()
Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s
