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Lockheed Martin will complete first PrSM contract this year. Lockheed Martin has received four production contracts for its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the US Army which add to the types of missiles used by M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and similar weapons.
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PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer reenters production in Germany
Jun 4, 2024 · The KNDS Deutschland Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) 155mm/52 cal tracked self-propelled howitzer (SPH) has been placed back into production at the company’s facility in Kassel, Germany, with first deliveries due in mid-2025.. The announcement has marked the fourth time the PzH 2000 has entered production with new …
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with …
Jan 3, 2024 · The list of countries that would like to get their hands on the jet constantly grows. Ukraine, after lobbying hard for acquiring enhanced air power, is now in the process of training its pilots for the F-16 as the invaded country waits for the arrival of the jets from Europe.
The Shephard Defence Podcast
Podcast: The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies. This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, we explore the evolution of military simulation and training technologies, including advancements in cloud computing, networked training, and the increasing use of simulation in response to changing military demands.
US Army is close to producing 80,000 155mm shells per month
Feb 8, 2024 · Recent investments to modernise the US Army’s Organic Industrial Base (OIB) have enabled the service to surge the manufacturing of artillery ammunition to refill its stockpiles and support allies.
Northrop Grumman selected to develop hypersonic missile …
Sep 26, 2024 · The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected Northrop Grumman for a three-year development GPI programme to create a system capable of defeating existing and emerging hypersonic threats.
Belgian F-35A completes first flight | Shephard
May 17, 2024 · An F-35A Lightning II of the Belgian Air Force has completed its first flight. The aircraft was decorated with a full-colour Belgian flag and roundels. It was not yet clear whether all Belgian Air Force F-35As would have the full-colour national markings.
Turkey sets Leopard 2A4 upgrade in motion with no sign of Altay
Feb 10, 2022 · A partial modernisation programme has begun for the Turkish Land Forces’ fleet of Leopard 2A4 MBTs, following an announcement by the SSB procurement agency in late January 2022.
Shephard Media Partners With Navy Lookout
Mar 24, 2022 · Shephard Media has partnered with Navy Lookout in a move that will see the two organisations work together to bring the best independent naval news to global defence decision-makers.