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Air Warfare
Will F-16s and Mirage 2000s have a major impact on Ukraine’s counter-attack?
22nd August 2024
The first F-16s have arrived in Ukraine, and Mirage 2000-5s may follow. But how much will they matter to the outcome of the conflict?
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Land Warfare
Poland’s Borsuk IFV awaits production contract
25th June 2024
Poland showcased its latest Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle at Eurosatory in Paris, highlighting its domestically funded development, advanced weaponry and planned production of 1,400 units to replace Soviet-era models.
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Training
Announcement: Scott R Gourley takes over as new editor of Shephard’s Decisive Edge Training newsletter
27th March 2024
Following the successful launch of its Decisive Edge Training newsletter in 2023, Shephard is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott R Gourley as the next editor of this leading digital publication.
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Land Warfare
UK increases Ukraine support
10th September 2024
The UK is leading the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) which has already supplied a range of uncrewed systems and other equipment to the Ukraine with the country now committed to the supply of air defence missiles.
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Digital Battlespace
Security orders grow for Northrop Grumman’s FAAD C2
18th June 2024
Increased demand for security applications, especially for border and critical asset protection, has boosted orders for the company's Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2).
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Air Warfare
What is wrong with the US Armed Force’s rotary-wing aviation fleet?
28th February 2024
Following more than two months of operational stand down of CV-22 Ospreys, two separate crashes of AH-64D Apaches have forced the US Army National Guard to ground its entire helicopter fleet.
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Land Warfare
US Army explores sending ground robots underwater for logistics supply
2nd January 2024
The US Army is conducting research with commercially available solutions to assess their performance carrying diverse types of payloads.
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Air Warfare
Albania receives two Black Hawk helicopters from US Army
15th January 2024
Albania has received the first two of three Black Hawk helicopters previously owned by the US Army.
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Land Warfare
First two improved Turkish M60T tanks handed over
16th February 2024
The M60Ts, upgraded versions of the M60A3s, were delivered between 2007 and 2010. The latest upgrade followed a rolling programme of upgrades which have included Aselsan SARP RWS, Yamgoz situational awareness cameras, a TLUS laser warning receiver and a Pulat APS completed in 2020.
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Land Warfare
Pakistan rolls out first locally assembled Haider tank
11th March 2024
Pakistan has unveiled the Haider MBT, a symbol of deepening ties with China, at a ceremony in Rawalpindi.
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Air Warfare
Israel bets big on India to enhance defence procurement
4th April 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has enhanced its defence collaboration with India, focusing on joint development and support for the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system, alongside the establishment of a dedicated local subsidiary for maintenance and upgrades.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s Apache upgrade among plans to renew RSAF capabilities
20th February 2024
Singapore’s air force chief has confirmed plans to extend the life of the RSAF’s Apaches to beyond 2030, as well as revealing the next steps for future purchases of F-35s, replacements for its UAV fleet and updates to its ground-based air defence systems.
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Land Warfare
Austria trebles Pandur EVO 6x6 fleet via $1.9 billion order
20th February 2024
The Pandur EVO, a 6x6 APC which features a longer hull design, improved driveline technology and powerpack, will provide a significantly increased level of protection, payload and mobility compared to the Pandur I.
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Land Warfare
CV90 upgrade programme helps BAE meet growing demand for IFV
3rd June 2024
The CV90 IFV has seen demand rockets leading its manufacturer to increase investments in production facilities. Tarkan Turkcan, CV90 platform director for BAE Systems Hägglunds, outlined the latest CV90 updates for Shephard.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
How Airbus’s UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector is revolutionising USMC logistics
18th June 2024
Unveiled in early 2024, the UH-72 Logistics Connector is a pivotal component of the Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC), aimed at addressing the logistics needs of the US Marine Corps (USMC).
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Titan-B
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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Military UAS - small
Small UAV (Colombia)
Programme Background Many of the Colombian military's UAVs are operated by the Colombian Air Force, but the Colombian Army has also employed several different types ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Titan-C
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Colombia M113A3
Programme Background The Colombian Army currently operates 54 M113A1 and M113A2 APCs, which are divided among two mechanised infantry battalions and a training school. Known ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Surplus M1117 Guardian ASV (Colombia)
Programme Background The Colombian Army has requested surplus M1117s to assist with counter-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations. Due to a lack of armoured vehicles suitable for ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
PETEF - Light Tactical Vehicles
The Colombian MoD has not outlined how many new patrol vehicles will be needed to equip all seven of the light cavalry groups, nor how ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Secure Personnel Transport Vehicle (Colombia - Forecast)
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
PETEF - LAV III (Colombia)
Programme Background Since the replacement of the M113 is understood to be a priority for the Colombian Army, it is anticipated that a contract could ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Secure Personnel Transport Vehicle (Colombia - Announced)
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Coelum (Colombia)
Programme Background Testing Colombian Aeronautical Industry Cooperation (CIAC) was working on a project called Dron Coelum X-001. In late 2020, the CIAC tested a redesigned prototype of the ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
PETEF - Tracked IFV
Since a programme to procure a tracked IFV has yet to be launched by the Colombian Army, it is unclear how many tracked IFVs could ...
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Tanks
PETEF - MBT
The Colombian Army has evaluated several offers for MBT platforms in the past, though none of these have progressed to the formal contract stage. For ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement (Colombia)
Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Frigates
Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) - Frigate Acquisition Programme [Colombia]
Programme Background The replacement of the existing ageing Almirante Padilla-class frigates was first initiated in 2015. The predecessors, built by Germany's Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) have been in service ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]
The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Titan
Blindex developed the Titan series of APCs to provide the Colombian Army with an affordable means of transporting large numbers of troops for internal security ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Quimbaya X-003
The Quimbaya X-003 is a Colombian fixed-wing UAV designed and developed by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Reportedly, following evaluation tests in late 2023, ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
M1117 Guardian ASV
In December 1995, the US Army selected a design based on the Textron ASV 150 to provide the military police with a vehicle that combined ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Coelum
Manufactured by Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana (CIAC), the Coelum is a mini UAV that is fitted with a 40x zoom EO/IR camera payload for ISR missions. The ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
PRC-710
The PRC-710 is a VHF/FM voice and data handheld radio with COMSEC and ECCM capabilities. Designed in response to emerging combat requirements, the PRC-710 is ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
LPR 40 MKII
The LPR acts as a command boat for the group of tactical riverine combat boats operated by the Colombian Marine Corps. It is equipped with ...
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EO/IR systems, Sea: optronic masts and periscopes
SERO 250
The SERO 250 is a compact submarine periscope that can be installed in both new-build and upgraded boats. Little or no structural modifications are required ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
SCTV
The Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle (SCTV), developed by Textron Marine & Land Systems and Granite Tactical Vehicles, is an upgrade solution for the AM General ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
Airmor
Airmor is an autonomous modular countermeasure SPS designed for helicopters and transport aircraft. Airmor’s core components are IMI’s management control unit (MCU), which processes information ...
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OPVs
OPV 93C
The OPV 93C is an offshore patrol vessel designed and developed by Cotecmar. The Colombian Navy ordered one platform in November 2022 and one in ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 500
The MD 500 is a single-engine light helicopter derived from the Hughes OH-6A Cayuse developed for the US Army in the early 1960s and the ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
SandCat
The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 209/1200
The Type 209/1200 diesel-electric submarine is a variant of the Type 209 submarine designed by the German company Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft exclusively for the export market. ...
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Naval guns
OTO Strales/Davide
The OTO Strales represents the second iteration of the OTO 76/62mm Super Rapido gun from Leonardo. The weapon, which is in service with the Italian ...
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Light attack, Trainer
EMB-312 Tucano
The EMB-312 Tucano (Brazilian designation T-27) is a trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Embraer to meet the training requirements of the Brazilian Air ...