AUSA 2024: UVision USA unveils multi-launch munition system
WEB2 days ago · UVision USA is to unveil an autonomous multi-launch system built around its Hero-120 loitering munition at AUSA 2024 in Washington DC next week. The system has been designed to provide operational flexibility, allow for autonomous mission management from target engagement to kinetic effect, and integrate with sensors and platforms including ...
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The Lego Principle: Falcon Shield, RiwP and the growth of …
WEB2 days ago · Shephard spoke to Leonardo about its Falcon Shield system and Moog about its Reconfigurable Integrated weapons Platform (RIwP) at DVD 2024, and discovered the trend in land defence was towards modularity. There was a time when every land vehicle, every weapon, every sensor was a thing unto itself, often requiring a …
China reimagines armoured vehicle capabilities with new platforms
WEB3 days ago · China’s first development in this area is the HZT 26B armoured vehicle launched bridge (AVLB), confirmed by officials to Shephard as being based on the NORINCO VT4 MBT. The “H” in the designation likely refers to Harzone, a company known for designing and manufacturing a wide range of …
Steel cutting begins on third Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate in UK
WEB2 days ago · Defence company Babcock has begun steel cutting on the third Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Formidable, at the company’s Scottish facility in Rosyth. The beginning of the shipbuilding process on the newest member of the five-ship fleet comes just 20 months after its predecessor vessel, HMS Active, began its own steel cutting.Meanwhile the first of the Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer ...
HII launches new San Antonio-class vessel | Shephard
WEB3 days ago · HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has launched its new LPD Flight II, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, the Harrisburg (LPD 30). The Harrisburg comes as the newest ship in a long line: HII has so far delivered 13 previous San Antonio-class amphibious ships to the US Navy, and the Harrisburg will be …
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S-MET competitors outline bids | Shephard
WEB4 days ago · S-MET II is a major step change from S-MET I which was for a single radio-controlled, eight-wheeled platform designed to carry payload, generate power for organic electronic systems and conduct unconstrained movement. The platform was designed to carry about 500kg of equipment and to provide enhanced capability primarily in …
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 ...
Air Warfare | Shephard
WEBAir Warfare. The tanker will be replaced by the KC-46A Pegasus, which is a more capable platform in terms of avionics, but with less payload capacity. Lockheed Martin and Saab have both delivered updated offset proposals to Thailand’s air force with contracts yet to be signed on any deal. Operating under continuing resolutions would affect ...