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Air Warfare
Poland signs for MQ-9B SkyGuardian
12th December 2024
The uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will replace the currently leased MQ-9A from 2027.
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Land Warfare
Sustaining firepower: The challenges of supplying frontline artillery ammunition
14th October 2024
Uncover the hidden logistical challenges of keeping Ukraine’s artillery firing, as nations ramp up ammunition production and explore advanced resupply solutions to balance capability, survivability and cost.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon laser takes out aerial target in groundbreaking trial with British Army
12th December 2024
The trial is the latest stage of the Ministry of Defence’s Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator programme.
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Air Warfare
L3 Harris completes review of satellite communications payloads
26th November 2024
L3Harris is involved with four satellite programmes for missile tracking and communications for the US Space Development Agency (SDA).
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Naval Warfare
How AI tools can reduce fuel usage for maritime platforms
6th May 2024
The broader use of algorithms to collect and analyse vessel data can better support navy chiefs and staff.
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Air Warfare
Australia bets big on new systems and local industry in the face of drone wars
6th June 2025
Australia has a small but vibrant drone and counter-drone industry ranging from niche dual technology company Grabba Technologies to large multinational like DroneShield. It is these companies and a reshaping of procurement methods to ramp up its drone power.
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Land Warfare
Lithuania turns to Saab and Kongsberg to improve air defences
4th October 2024
Lithuania has placed a second order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) systems and expects to begin receiving systems from its first order next year.
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Land Warfare
US Army Sentinel A4 radar will be integrated into DC region defence architecture in 2025
25th October 2024
Lockheed Martin confirmed that the service would also conduct integration tests with the IBCS and IFPC next year.
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Air Warfare
IDEX 2025: China attacks the loitering munition market
20th February 2025
At IDEX 2025, held in Abu Dhabi this week, an array of Chinese attack UAVs, primarily loitering munitions, have been on display.
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Naval Warfare
NATO Allies share maritime mine-clearing techniques to combat a growing international menace
25th September 2024
The US and many other countries came together to share mine-clearing protocols at Exercise Sea Breeze in the Black Sea, aiming to make navigation pathways safer.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2024 preview: Vehicles to take centre stage as competitions heat up
3rd October 2024
The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition, the largest defence trade show in the US, returns on 14 October presenting one of the few chances for companies to publicly put their platforms to an audience of US decision-makers. Shephard takes a look at what’s in store for 2024.
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Naval Warfare
India commissions three new vessels
15th January 2025
The new vessels, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagsheer, will be deployed to protect vital trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
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Naval Warfare
Italian Navy finally takes delivery of Trieste
10th December 2024
The largest ship built in Italy in the post-war period has been delivered, and is expected to significantly boost Italy’s Amphibious Task Group.
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Defence Notes
US companies invest in production capabilities to satisfy DoD’s hunger for cutting-edge capabilities
18th October 2024
BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin have been betting on new facilities and innovative manufacturing technologies to speed up the development of new solutions.
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Land Warfare
Canadian Army to progress with ACSV programme in 2025
3rd March 2025
The Armoured Combat Support Vehicle will also achieve several milestones in the coming years.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J - US Marine Corps
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Otaman (Ukrainian Marine Corps)
Programme Background Practika first unveiled the Otaman family of 6x6 and 8x8 armoured vehicles in late 2016. These were developed to meet the requirements of ...
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Loitering munitions
Loitering Munition 1 [Taiwan]
Programme Background 2023 At Taichung in March 2023, NCSIST unveiled the loitering munition. The munition showed the country's focus on asymmetric capabilities to defend itself ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
BTR-4E (Ukrainian Marine Corps)
Programme Background The Ukrainian Navy is seeking to standardise the armoured vehicle fleet of the Ukrainian Marine Corps in order to simplify maintenance, logistics and ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (Brazil - 1st Batch)
Programme Background Under its PROADSUMUS programme, the Brazilian Marine Corps is procuring new equipment to support its deployment in expeditionary operations. One of the new ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV [Brazil - 2nd Batch]
Programme Background Under its PROADSUMUS programme, the Brazilian Marine Corps is procuring new equipment to support its deployment in expeditionary operations. One of the new ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
QX-2 (Forecast) [Brazilian Marine Corps]
Programme Background Four-Day Tour On 3 August 2023, EDGE Group announced that it had hosted a four-day delegation from the Brazilian Marine Crops, showing it ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Large ULS-A / Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) [USMC]
Programme Background US Marine ULS-A programmes The US Marines are seeking a family of Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A), which will provide logistics and ground units with ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) / Small ULS-A (US)
Programme Background US Marine ULS-A programmes The US Marines are seeking a family of Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A), which will provide logistics and ground units with ...
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Light attack, Trainer
F-5E/F Adversary Trainer US Navy
The F-5N is a single seat, dual engine supersonic land based fighter. It is designed to a service life of 9000 flight hours. The aircraft ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-8) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-8) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
BTR-4E Second Batch (Ukrainian Army)
Programme Background Ukraine began to operate the BTR-4E in 2014, when examples that had been manufactured for the Iraqi Army were pressed into service with ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Unguided Mortar Ammunition
81mm Flash Bang Munition
The 81mm Flash Bang Munition is a special-purpose mortar round designed by the Marine Corps Combat Development Command for use by the US Marine Corps. The USMC ...
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Unguided Artillery Ammunition
M795 High Explosive Round
The M795 High Explosive Round is a 155mm artillery shell manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Archer
The Archer is an FPV-style loitering munition from Neros. Certified by BlueUAS, the drone is designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, Californa. In February 2025, 6,000 ...
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Laser pointers
AN/PEQ-16 MIPIM
The AN/PEQ-16 MIPIM (Mini Integrated Pointer Illuminator Module) is a multi-function laser pointer that incorporates an IR laser pointer, an IR illuminator, a visible red ...
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MPVs - 4x4
RG33
BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
MCAT
The Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT) has been designed to train CH-53E Super Stallion, MV-22B Osprey and UH-1Y Venom enlisted aircrew. The single training device ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
R600
The R600 8x8 armoured vehicle is an amphibious IFV designed by Panus for the Royal Thai Marine Corps. It completed testing by the marines in ...
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Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/PLQ-9 Thor-III
Sierra Nevada’s AN/PLQ-9 Thor-III is the standard Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) manpack system in service with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC). ...
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Counter-UAS systems
CLWS
Developed by Boeing, Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS or CLaWS) is a medium-range, low-power laser C-UAS system. According to the reports, the CLWS prototype has ...
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Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/PLT-5 Thor-II
Sierra Nevada Corporations’s (SNC's) AN/PLT-5 Thor-II Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) system is designed to equip CIED teams and is used throughout the US armed ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Shadow M2
The Shadow M2 builds on the Shadow 200, but has greater endurance and payload capability, quieter and more reliable propulsion and an optional SATCOM capability ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
6.5mm CT Carbine
The 6.5mm Cased Telescoped (CT) Carbine is a closed-bolt, forward-feed, gas piston-operated weapon being developed as part of the US Army's Lightweight Small Arms Technology ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
AAV SU
In May 2014, BAE Systems and SAIC received contracts from the USMC to develop survivability upgrade proposals for a portion of its 1,060-strong BAE Systems ...
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Air: mission management systems
AFATDS
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) is a multi-service (US Army/USMC) joint and combined forces fire support battle command system. It provides automated support ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
M433 HEDP LV
The M433 high-explosive dual-purpose low-velocity 40mm round is a medium-calibre ammunition manufactured by AMTEC. The round is designed for use with M203 or M320 Grenade Launchers.
