The Lego Principle: Falcon Shield, RiwP and the growth of …
Oct 10, 2024 · Shephard spoke to Leonardo about its Falcon Shield system and Moog about its Reconfigurable Integrated weapons Platform (RIwP) at DVD 2024, and discovered the trend in land defence was towards modularity. Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities. Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality.
Norway's Leopard 2 tanks will be new 2A8 variant with active …
Jun 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 demand for approximately 100 new-build Leopard 2s ...
Space Dominance: How Laser Technologies are Reshaping Modern …
May 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 ...
CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy …
Sep 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.
Russia details new T-80 tank variant, reports plans for renewed ...
Sep 21, 2023 · Russia has introduced an upgraded version of the T-80BVM main battle tank, designed for increased survivability based on combat experiences in Ukraine and aims to restart production of the type after a 20-year gap. Russia has provided details of a new variant of the T-80BVM main battle tank (MBT), which has been modified to improve ...
Insight: What does the future hold for the Eurofighter Typhoon …
Sep 11, 2023 · The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A has been adopted by Middle Eastern air forces as well as the European partner nations. Shephard Defence Insight analyses its next-generation radar, cockpit technology and future upgrade plans. The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family. Under the ...
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with …
Jan 3, 2024 · The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet is still in the limelight over 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the aircraft in the 2020s. US Navy carrier ground control station conducts ‘first live control of a UAV’. Galvion delivers charging stations to ...
Link 16 Breaks New Ground (sponsored whitepaper) | Shephard
Jul 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.
Supacat pushes Jackal base for different vehicle types and …
Feb 2, 2024 · Supacat will unveil a closed cab version of its Jackal 3 High Mobility Transport (HMT) vehicle at Defence Vehicle Dynamics in mid-September 2024 and will also unveil a concept for an 8x8 vehicle using HMT technology. Supacat CEO Nick Ames, speaking to Shephard at the unveiling of the Jackal 3 HMT on 1 February in Plymouth, UK, noted that the ...
Boeing details expansion and improvements for P-8 Poseidon …
Jul 17, 2024 · Boeing has outlined the milestones for the further development of its Poseidon P-8 maritime patrol aircraft which will include flight testing of a new multi-mission pod and Lockheed Martin’s AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), as well as ongoing work on the Increment 3 Block 2 upgrade.. LRASM, built on the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER), will give ...