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WEBGlobal 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. The company will build four offshore patrol vessels for the Italian Navy, with an option for ...
Link 16 Breaks New Ground (sponsored whitepaper) | Shephard
WEBJul 3, 2020 · The anti-jamming, frequency hopping patterns used by Link 16 terminals can be selected (called Net Numbers) and used to keep IERs separated. Link 16 supports up to 127 such separate nets. Different cryptographic keys and partitioned variable modes can be used to isolate data, while still allowing for range extending relay.
US Army is close to producing 80,000 155mm shells per month
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · In 2023, the branch’s facilities doubled production of 155mm rounds compared to the previous year and were able to supply more than 28,000 units monthly. The service has even more ambitious plans for this year and has intentions to reach a rate of 80,000 units in the coming months. “We are already on …
CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy …
WEBSep 25, 2023 · The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an iconic twin-engine, tandem-rotor heavy-lift transport helicopter that has served as a workhorse on military and civilian operations since its debut. Revered for its remarkable lifting capacity, endurance and adaptability, the Chinook has left an indelible mark on modern aviation history.
Insight: Is the Bayraktar TB2 UAV living up to expectations?
WEBSep 15, 2023 · The Bayraktar TB2, or Bayraktar-2, is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV developed and manufactured by Baykar. The platform can conduct ISR and armed attack missions and has a payload capacity of 150kg. Several customers operate the platform. Azerbaijan used the UCAV extensively in the 2020 Armenia−Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno ...
Norway's Leopard 2 tanks will be new 2A8 variant with active …
WEBJun 13, 2023 · Norway's Leopards will be delivered between 2026 and 2031, and the contract is within the NOK19.7 billion ($1.9 billion) budget set by Norway's parliament, according to Shephard Defence Insight. An option has been built into the contract for a further 18 tanks. Germany is estimated to have a …
Challenger 3 programme promises capability upgrade as first …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Challenger 3 MBT is a development of the Challenger 2 and grew out of a project which began as a Life Extension Programme of the older platform in 2013. Since mid-2023 Challenger 3 prototypes have undergone live firing trials with contracts placed for modular armour system and active protection system, and the last of eight prototypes has ...
Space Dominance: How Laser Technologies are Reshaping Modern …
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Satellite laser ranging (SLR) is a technique for tracking satellites in orbit with exceptional precision. This technology measures movements down to the millimetre, which is crucial for determining satellite orbits accurately. SLR stations equipped with state-of-the-art lasers, timing systems, and automated software enhance the precision of ...
Why the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a leader in the field
WEBJan 18, 2024 · The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is becoming the dominant platform in its class as it replaces most of the massive US Army and USMC fleets of HMMWV 4x4s, the legendary Humvee. Shephard dives deep into the JLTV programme background and analyses the latest variants contracts, including the controversial production switch to AM General and the continued contacts still heading Oshkosh's way.