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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Canada initiates new OPV project to replace Kingston-class …
WEBAug 28, 2023 · A spokesperson from the DND told Shephard that the RCN has “initiated the project to inform timely governmental decision-making about a potential replacement for the Kingston-class.”. As part of the OPV Project the RCN’s Naval Force Development establishment is conducting studies to analyse the future operating environment so better understand the key capabilities and technologies that ...
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 ...
UK Strategic Defence Review asks public for views on future …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The UK government has opened up its Strategic Defence Review to evidence from interested parties and individuals. The review will shape the future defence priorities and postures of the nation as far out as 2050. The UK Ministry of Defence has described the process as a “root and branch” review of the UK’s defence postures and expenditure since it was announced in July 2024, meaning very ...
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 …
USAF awards another Mk21A contract modification | Shephard
WEBAug 5, 2021 · Lockheed Martin has obtained a $51.22 million contract modification from the USAF Nuclear Weapon Center to provide engineering services for arming and fuzing subsystem on the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle (RV). Work will be performed at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and is expected to be completed by 31 …
US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The US Army has awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to Northrop Grumman Corporation for the supply of its Advanced Tactical Hostile Engagement Awareness (ATHENA) sensor.. The selection was part of the first phase of the service’s Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS) initiative. It aims to provide the branch’s aviation with enhanced capabilities to replace the Common Missile ...