Defence news and analysis | Shephard
WEB3rd October 2024. The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition, the largest defence trade show in the US, returns on 14 October presenting one of the few chances for companies to publicly put their platforms to an audience of US decision-makers. Shephard takes a look at what’s in store for 2024.
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.
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.
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with …
WEBJan 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. The list of countries that would like to get their hands on the jet constantly grows. Ukraine, after lobbying hard for acquiring ...
Insight: What does the future hold for the Eurofighter Typhoon …
WEBSep 11, 2023 · 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 Tranche 3A contract signed in 2009, a total of 112 aircraft have been planned for the four European partner nations of ...
Insight: Why the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle is making a clean …
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Designed and developed for operations in snow and wetlands, the CV90 combines high levels of mobility, protection and firepower with a modular design that can be utilised for other roles, including air defence, reconnaissance, and combat service support. First purchased by Sweden in 1993, the CV90 is …
Russia details new T-80 tank variant, reports plans for renewed ...
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Russia has provided details of a new variant of the T-80BVM main battle tank (MBT), which has been modified to improve survivability based on combat experiences in Ukraine, a documentary broadcast by Zvezda TV on 10 September states. The new variant is unnamed, but was shown to be equipped with a modified roof screen carrying explosive-reactive ...
How the new LTAMDS radar will thwart evolving air defence …
WEBJul 12, 2022 · The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) aims to meet this demand, with rapid progress being made by Raytheon Missiles & Defense and the US Army. LTAMDS is a 360-degree, Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. It will detect and track the full range of threats, including ballistic …
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 ...
Multi-Channel Link 16 Terminal (sponsored whitepaper)
WEBJul 2, 2020 · 1. INTRODUCTION. Link 16 has evolved as the modern battlefield needs have changed, first from coordinating Cold War air intercept missions to helping U.S. and allied forces maneuver in today’s often complex operating environment. Since its development in the 1970s, Link 16 has become the most widely used, secure, jam-resistant line-of-sight ...