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Founded in 1981 by Alexander Shephard, The Shephard Press Ltd introduced its inaugural publication, Helicopter World, in the same year. Over the following 25 years, we expanded our portfolio with several other magazine titles, including the internationally recognized Unmanned Vehicles in the early 1990s. Additionally, we have developed a highly regarded series of market handbooks, solidifying our position in the industry.

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Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme

13 hours ago | shephardmedia.com | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Airbus has said it expects the US Marines Corps (USMC) to make a decision “in early 2026” regarding a competition for an uncrewed aerial system designed for expeditionary transport missions in challenging areas. Airbus is under contract with the USMC to develop a concept, called the MQ-72C Logistics Connector, which is currently in the design phase with the project moving forward.
USAF evaluates potential E-7A upgrades

2 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

The US Air Force (USAF) is considering a variety of sensor and electronic warfare suite upgrades on the E-7A aircraft a recent Request for Information (RFI) notice from the US Government has disclosed. The USAF is set to replace its ageing Boeing E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft with the company’s E-7A aircraft, reaching a deal in July 2024. The deal, officially signed in August 2024, announced the acquisition of two E-7A aircraft for US$2.6 billion.
Italy boosts UAV fleet with Jump-20 procurement and ScanEagle additions

2 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

The Italian Ministry of Defence has acquired Jump-20 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) from AeroVironment, via a contract worth US$46.6 million, the company has announced. The five-year contract covers the procurement of the UAVs, alongside the engineering services, initial sustainment and technical support required to use them effectively. The Jump-20 fleet will be used to replace the Italian Armed Forces' AAI RQ-7 Shadow UAS fleet for tactical ISR missions, according to AeroVironment.
UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation has unveiled a first look at the plan to replace its Watchkeeper Mk1 UAS with a new system, since the latter’s retirement from service was announced in November 2024.
US approves $825 million sale of Stinger Block I missiles to Morocco

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

The US has approved a possible US$825 million sale of up to 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles to Morocco. The missiles will also be accompanied by technical, logistics and programme support, according to the US State Department. The FIM-92 Stinger is a passive-guided MANPADS, first developed to meet the requirements of the US Army to defend against low-flying threats.
Hanwha Aerospace to jointly produce guided missiles in Poland

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a joint venture with Poland defence company WB Group to manufacture CGR80 guided missiles for the K239 Chunmoo, known locally as the Homar-K, multiple rocket launch system. Hanwha Aerospace will have a 51% majority stake in the new venture, while WB Electronics, a WB Group subsidiary, will have the remaining 49%. The joint venture will produce 80km-range missiles, which are intended for use in the Homar-K.
Sweden requests approval to pursue Gripen and GlobalEye sales to Peru and Denmark

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

Sweden has urged its parliament to approve potential export sales for Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen and GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning (AEW&C) aircraft with supporting equipment to Peru and Denmark, respectively. The proposal came from the newly published Spring amending budget bill, published 15 April, which contained amendments concerning the government’s expenditure for 2025.
NAVSEA invests more in support of mine countermeasure USVs

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Tony Fyler

The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Textron Systems a US$1 million, three-year contract for software support activity (SSA) and payload integration in support of its mine countermeasure (MCM) uncrewed surface vessels (USV). The contract commits Textron to supporting software development updates for MCM USVs until 2028.
British Army’s commitment to L118 105mm light gun may be death knell for Light Fires Platform

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The effort to replace the British Army’s 105mm L118 Light Gun may have come to an end with a source telling Shephard that there are no longer plans to replace the gun with the LFP being developed by Dstl. The LFP had already progressed to the construction of a Technology Demonstrator Platform (TDP) which was subsequently completed and tested which included a number of innovative features.
Germany confirms loitering munitions contracts for its armed forces

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Lucy Powell

The German armed forces have signed contracts to purchase loitering munitions, after it was reported by Reuters on 4 April that an order was soon to be signed as part of a concerted effort to upgrade the country's defence capabilities. The first batch of loitering munitions, otherwise known as kamikaze drones, has been purchased and will be tested for suitability by the armed forces.