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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 ...
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 …
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 ...
Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept | Shephard
WEBOct 18, 2021 · The F127 anti-air warfare frigates will replace the existing F124 class from 2032 at the earliest and will include new capabilities to defend against ballistic missiles and hypersonic missiles. A spokesperson from the Bundeswehr told Shephard that the project is in its first stage of the analysis phase and the Integrated Project Team — under ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 …
Trophy APS selected as baseline for new Leopard 2A8 tank …
WEBSep 6, 2023 · Norway's Leopard 2 tanks will be new 2A8 variant with active protection system. 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 the country's parliament, according to Shephard Defence Insight. An option has been built into the contract for a further 18 tanks.