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

×
Open menu Search

Search Results We've found 10412 articles

News - Surface Navy Association

  • Naval Warfare

    Latest pieces fit into the Type 31 frigate jigsaw

    29th April 2020

    The award by Babcock of the second batch of supply chain contracts for the Royal Navy’s planned Type 31 frigates has provided additional details and insight into …

  • Naval Warfare

    Details emerge on INS Mumbai upgrade

    29th April 2020

    INS Mumbai, one of three Project 15 Delhi-class destroyers of the Indian Navy (IN), is undergoing a midlife upgrade (MLU) at Mumbai’s Naval Dockyard. It …

  • Naval Warfare

    Field Aerospace awarded USN KRACEn contract

    28th April 2020

    Field Aerospace confirmed on 27 April that it secured a 10-year Kits, Recovery, Augmentation, Components and Engines (KRACEn) multiple award contract (MAC) worth $6.1 billion …

  • Air Warfare

    US eyes B-1 for prototype air-launched hypersonic strike capability

    27th April 2020

    The USAF plans to upgrade B-1 Lancer bombers (pictured) to carry substantial loads of some of the most advanced long-range munitions in the US inventory, …

  • Land Warfare

    Russian reconnaissance units to receive Tiger-M APCs

    27th April 2020

    The Russian Ministry of Defence on 24 April confirmed that army reconnaissance units are to receive 15 Tiger-M 4x4 armoured vehicles (pictured). Each Tiger-M is …

  • Naval Warfare

    Lockheed Martin to provide MK41 VLS components

    24th April 2020

    Lockheed Martin has secured a $147.64 million undefinitised contract modification for the procurement of MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) vertical launcher module electronic components. …

  • Air Warfare

    Northrop Grumman continues AARGM production for USN

    23rd April 2020

    Northrop Grumman, on 23 April, secured a $165 million contract for Lot 9 full rate production of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) for …

  • Naval Warfare

    COVID-19 exposes USN fault lines

    23rd April 2020

    Worldwide disruption continues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the global response imposing many changes to normal routines and activity. For armed forces …

  • Naval Warfare

    Netherlands upgrades LCF naval guns

    23rd April 2020

    The Dutch Ministry of Defence confirmed on 21 April that it has ordered new 127mm naval guns for its four air defence and command frigates …

  • Naval Warfare

    UK Royal Navy commanders can return to port in event of COVID-19 outbreak

    22nd April 2020

    UK RN vessel commanders will be given the authority to return to port in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 on board while on …

  • Naval Warfare

    Hellenic Navy orders 11 SAR craft

    22nd April 2020

    The Hellenic Navy has placed an order for 11 METIS RIBs from Viking Life-Saving Equipment. The boats will be supplied by the company’s Greek branch, …

  • Air Warfare

    China achieves maiden sale of FTC-2000G fighter

    21st April 2020

    Chinese company Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) made its first sale of the twin-seat FTC-2000G fighter in late January, according to a post in its …

  • Naval Warfare

    China takes advantage as Western carrier operations struggle

    21st April 2020

    With aircraft carriers of both the US and French navies returning to port following outbreaks of the COVID-19 coronavirus on board, eyes are turning to …

  • Defence Notes

    Norway unveils strategic investment plan

    21st April 2020

    The Norwegian government has announced a new long-term strategic development plan for its armed forces, with an emphasis on greater investment in upgrades and new …

  • Land Warfare

    Russia boosts missile defence with S-350 systems

    21st April 2020

    Russia’s Aerospace Force and Navy are set to receive additional self-propelled S-350 'Vityaz' missile defence systems which the Defence Ministry’s Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper reports will …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Ghost

    Developed to be versatile, Ghost is a manoeuvrable, rotary-wing mini-UAV designed for performing ISR missions in urban warfare, observation stakeout missions and covert special operations ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    SCOMBA

    SCOMBA is a combat management system developed by Navantia for the Spanish Navy. It has been in service with the Spanish Navy since 2010 across ...

  • Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Loki

    Loki is a Ukrainian mini fixed-wing drone designed by the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI). The drone is launched from a pneumatic launcher ...

  • Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Thor

    Thor is a Ukrainian fixed-wing small drone manufactured by the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI). Powered by a lithium polymer or lithium-ion battery, ...

  • Sea: procedural training

    IMAT

    DAS supports the development and deployment of the Interactive Multisensor Analysis Training (IMAT) system for the US Navy, used at navy schoolhouse and training centres, ...

  • Sea: naval surveillance radar

    Surface Scout

    Surface Scout is an X-band, medium-range surveillance radar with a range of up to 44km. It covers 20° of elevation and has a beam width ...

  • Sea: procedural training

    SEWTT

    The Surface Electronic Warfare Team Trainer (SEWTT) is a software application developed by EWA GSI as a next-generation tactical training application for US Navy surface ...

  • Sea: naval surveillance radar

    IM400

    The Integrated Mast 400 (IM400) is an integrated naval sensor and communications suite packed into a mast structure. By resolving the electromagnetic conflicts and LoS ...

  • Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes

    F21

    The F21 is Naval Group's next-generation, heavyweight torpedo developed for the French Navy. It has been designed to replace the F17 torpedoes. F21 torpedoes can ...

  • Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes

    F17

    The F17 is a wire-guided anti-surface ship torpedo developed for the French Navy and purchased by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The latest version is the F17 ...

  • Corvettes

    Shadhinota Class (Type C13B/Type 056)

    The Shadhinota-class comprises four Type C13B corvettes built by China's Wuchang Shipbuilding Industrial Group for the Bangladesh Navy. Designed to conduct anti-air warfare and ASuW ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)

    The Navy Multiband Terminal is the next-generation maritime military SATCOM for the US Navy and allied nations. The terminal integrates EHF and AEHF systems with ...

  • Frigates

    Alpha 5000 Combatant

    During Indo Pacific 2023, Navantia Australia unveiled the Avante 5500 Combatant. The Spanish shipbuilder is pitching the new frigate design for the Tier 2 surface ...

  • Naval guns

    Phalanx CIWS

    Phalanx CIWS (Close-in Weapon System) was first deployed in the early 1970s by the US Navy. Ever since then, it has become one of the ...

  • Sea: coastal surveillance radar

    iCSR-20

    The iCSR-20 is a low-power solid-state radar available in both S and X bands for medium- to long-range coast surveillance VTS applications. It is able ...