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News - Video

  • Land Warfare

    Puma missile system tests near completion

    29th January 2018

    Final testing of the German Armed Force's anti-tank missile system on its fleet of Puma IFVs is expected to be completed by the third quarter …

  • Defence Notes

    ADECS 2018: Show preview (video)

    29th January 2018

    Shephard editor Helen Haxell gives an overview of the topics that are likely to form a part of the dialogue at ADECS 2018 across the …

  • Naval Warfare

    ADECS 2018: Underwater competition hits Asia-Pacific (video)

    26th January 2018

    More than ten countries operate over 200 submarines in the Asia-Pacific region today it is estimated that this number could grow to 350 diesel-electric submarines …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    ADECS 2018: Singapore police leverages unmanned technologies

    26th January 2018

    The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is exploring unmanned technology as a force multiplier to better cope with changing threats at sea. The PCG has …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Deep learning solutions on the horizon for Harris

    25th January 2018

    Harris is positioning itself to roll-out deep learning driven automated image analysis solutions to its customers in the next twelve months. The technology was at …

  • Digital Battlespace

    ADECS 2018: AEW&C aircraft in Asia-Pacific (video)

    25th January 2018

    With airborne command and control a growing requirement in the Asia-Pacific region Shephard  looks closely at what some of the countries have to offer regarding airborne …

  • Defence Helicopter

    ADECS 2018: RSAF seeks CH-47 simulator (video)

    24th January 2018

    The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is in need of a CH-47F Chinook simulator to help train its pilots. The RSAF currently operates six …

  • Special Operations

    French Navy using FusionSight

    23rd January 2018

    Bertin Instruments’ FusionSight handheld night and day vision device has been deployed by the French Navy in the Caribbean. According to the company the device …

  • Defence Notes

    Clamour of calls for more UK military funds

    23rd January 2018

    Michael Fallon, former Defence Secretary of the UK, has joined calls for more British military spending, as the head of the army said the country …

  • Defence Notes

    UK ill-equipped for pre-emptive Russian attack

    22nd January 2018

    The UK’s ability to respond to immediate security threats is at risk of eroding if it does not adapt to the new strategic reality being …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Canadian DND orders VITEC encoders

    19th January 2018

    VITEC will supply over 1,000 MGW Diamond TOUGH encoders to the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) under a contract announced on 16 January. The …

  • Special Operations

    Tactical vests sought for USASOC dogs

    16th January 2018

    The US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) is seeking equipment to protect its Ranger canines in combat operations around the world.  In a recent USASOC request for …

  • Digital Battlespace

    China pushing forward on weaponised AI

    12th January 2018

    China is not fooling around about becoming the world leader in weaponised artificial intelligence (AI), including killer robots and smart systems that can locate enemy troops without …

  • Digital Battlespace

    SpaceX says Falcon 9 rocket worked fine

    9th January 2018

    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket worked fine in its launch of a secretive US government satellite, named Zuma, the company said on 9 January after reports …

  • Digital Battlespace

    SpaceX launches secret Zuma mission

    8th January 2018

    SpaceX successfully launched a secretive US government payload called Zuma on a Falcon 9 rocket on 7 January. The rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

    Akinci [Pakistan]

    Programme Background 'Brotherly Ties'  On 14 January 2022, the Pakistan government unveiled its first-ever National Security Policy. As reported by Shephard, the policy emphasised 'brotherly ties' with ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Anka-S [Chad]

    Programme Background Hurkus Trainer Aircraft On 10 July 2023, President General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno visited an air base to inspect the country's new Hurkus trainer ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Bayraktar TB2 [Pakistan]

    Programme Background Requirement Following a 2019 skirmish with India, Pakistan placed newfound importance on EW and ISR, primarily due to the significant advantage gained during that ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Hermes 900 (Uganda)

    Programme Background In September 2018, The East African reported that Uganda had received 24 Hermes 900 platforms from Elbit Systems. Evidence of the platform being ...

  • Loitering munitions

    KaGeM-V3 [Pakistan]

    Programme Background In August 2023, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) released a video showcasing the KaGeM V3, Akinci and other Baykar products. According to SavunmaSanayiSt, ...

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

    M Solar-X [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

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

    Artillery Mini-UAV (India)

    Programme Background Mass of Requests In October 2022, the Indian Army released a flurry of RfIs for various UAVs, showing its desperation to get UAVs ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

    Garmoosha (Forecast) [Brazilian Navy]

    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 ...

  • Trainer

    Joint Terminal Attack Controller (Project Air 6016)(Australia)

    Programme Background Requirements Project Air 6016 aims to deliver a sovereign training system to ensure the sustainable generation of sufficient and appropriately skilled Joint Terminal Attack ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)

    According to the FY2021 Base funding, the HH-60W helicopter unit cost is $43.2 million. The HH-60W will be capable of employment day or night, in ...

  • Loitering munitions

    SkyStriker [Uzbekistan]

    Programme Background On 19 March 2023, Oryx re-posted a video of Uzbekistani forces launching the aircraft, confirming the country's operation of the drone. Forecast Methodology ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    J-10 [Pakistan]

    Programme Background A video clip released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) disclosed that a deal to acquire the J-10 from China was signed on 25 ...

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

    V-Bat 128 (Canada)

    Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is seeking a platform for the CCG that will significantly expand its surveillance range during search ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift, Tiltrotors

    V-22 Osprey [Indonesia]

    Programme Background Announcement Indonesia issued a letter of request for pricing, which eventually triggered the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to announce on 6 June 2020, ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

    Video Boresight

    The Video Boresight is designed as a more affordable alternative to aligning guns and sights than using live ammunition. With accuracy in the 0.1mrad range, ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    VRDV video recorders

    Curtiss-Wright VRDV video recorders are designed to be compact, lightweight and high-definition. They feature a compact flash-based design with playback during flight. VRDV recorders offer ...

  • TeleNav

    The Telenav GPS OSD module is a self-contained device with video processor and GPS receiver module that provides a video OSD overlay function on a ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    VRD1-CC

    The VRD1-CC video management system is a fully HD-capable turnkey solution for video format conversion, scaling and switching. These functions are in addition to video ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    VRD1-CC all-in-one video system

    The VRD1-CC video management system is a fully HD-capable turnkey solution for video format conversion, scaling and switching. These functions are in addition to video ...

  • HDR-1000

    The HDR-1000 digital receiver is designed to deliver high-quality video, audio and data reception in demanding tactical situations, offering flexible, software-defined surveillance with low power ...

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    DTMUX DVR

    The DTMUX Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is designed for airborne video surveillance, including SAR or other video recording needs. It provides full HD 1080p, H.264 ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    DTMUX DVR

    The DTMUX Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is designed for airborne video surveillance including SAR or other video recording needs. It provides full HD 1080p, H.264 ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Alticam 05EO5

    The Alticam 05EO5 EO payload features pan-over-tilt imaging for small UAS requiring video that uses lower power. This leaves extra space and power for multiple ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    Atlas Baseband Kit

    Atlas kits are high-data-rate, ruggedised full-motion-video (FMV) baseband kits that support the backhaul, storage, reception, transrating/transcoding and overall management of real-time FMV from the enterprise ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    XSight 1721

    The XSight 1721 is a high-performance, low-SWaP edge computing and video processing module with onboard video processing algorithms. At 2x3x0.335” and 70g, it provides advanced algorithms ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    ALADIN

    ALADIN is a miniature system consisting of a man-portable GCS and a hand-launched air vehicle with exchangeable sensor payloads.  The UAV, which can be operated ...

  • Data links

    Digital AN/ACQ-9 TVDL

    The digital AN/ACQ-9 Tactical Video and Data Link (TVDL) is an improved version of the field-proven TVDL video and data receiver/transmitter system, says the company. ...

  • EO/IR systems

    AC-5O HD

    The AC-5O is a 4-axis, gyro-stabilised gimbal system, which feature co-ordinate hold mode, as well as embedded video stabilisation and tracking. It includes pan-over-tilt imaging ...

  • Air: UAV simulators

    VR-Vantage IG Simulated Video

    Simulated Video is an alternative to live video for demonstration, development, testing and embedded training of operational video exploitation systems such as UAS ground control ...