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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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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

2 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

The implementation of the US Army Transformation Initiative (ATI) has been receiving criticism from Congress. Although it is intended to better prepare the service’s soldiers and inventory for tomorrow’s warfare, lawmakers have warned that this approach could negatively impact the national industry and the branch’s readiness.
Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing

3 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced on 23 June the “successful” conclusion of the acceptance trials for the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), which is the 19° and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) acquired by the US Navy (USN). Carried at the Austal USA shipyard, in Mobile, Alabama, the testing represents the last stage of the building process before the vessel delivery. According to the NAVSEA, the platform will be commissioned this fall.
Japan to nationally assemble ESSM Block 2 missiles

3 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

RTX Raytheon has today (24 June) announced the award of a US$250 million contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2. The Direct Commercial Sale agreement covered the supply of missile kits, parts and components and technical support for assembling the rounds in Japan. ESSM Block 2 is a short to medium-range, ship-launched, dual-mode, guided missile designed to reduce dependence on shipboard illumination.
US Coast Guard starts the construction of its first Waterways Commerce Cutter

4 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

The US Coast Guard (USCG) and Birdon America Inc have started building the first Inland Construction Tender (WLIC), which will be part of the branch’s waterways commerce cutter (WCC) fleet. The manufacturing process in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, began last week after the service issued a US$36.86 million delivery order on 18 June. The building of the first WLICs is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
GM Defense teams up with NP Aerospace for British Army vehicle requirement

5 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Damian Kemp

US company GM Defense, a division of the giant General Motors, has signed an agreement with the UK’s NP Aerospace to offer the former’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) for the UK’s LMV requirement, as both companies look beyond meeting the requirement to future projects.
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

5 days ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

US forces fired approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities on 21 June in a massive surprise offensive. Named Midnight Hammer, the operation involved more than 125 US aircraft and multiple naval assets. During the attack, the Pentagon conducted the first-ever operational use of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP). In total, 14 of those bunker bombs targeted the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities.
South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Gordon Arthur

South Korea’s unmanned surface vessel (USV) sector is evolving rapidly, with multiple new designs under development as the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) looks to counter North Korean threats and address manpower shortages caused by declining birth rates. A key driver of this effort is the Sea GHOST initiative (Guardian Harmonised with Operating manned Systems and Technology-based unmanned systems), launched by the ROKN in November 2022.
CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

KNDS France and Thales have teamed to develop another application for the CTAI for their 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS). This weapon is installed in the latest version of their RapidFire air defence system which is an integrated system carried on the rear of a 6x6 or 8x8 truck to where it is required. On arrival, four legs are extended to the ground to allow the truck to drive away and and the legs are then withdrawn until system is deployed on the ground.
How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

The Trump Administration, US Congress and US Navy (USN) have been working on several lines of action to minimise multiple delays in the branch’s main shipbuilding programmes and reduce the GAP between the USN inventory and China’s maritime systems. The strategy will include increasing investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards, adopting better business practices, and reviewing and improving ongoing efforts.
Canadian Coast Guard OOSV Naalak Nappaaluk enters sea testing phase

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Flavia Camargos Pereira

Seaspan Shipyards has announced the beginning of sea trials with the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) as the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk edges closer to completion. The Polar Class 6 platform has been designed to be the branch’s largest science-dedicated vessel and work as a floating laboratory dedicated to oceanographic research and support ocean missions on the country’s East Coast.