https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/peter-magill/News authored by Dr Peter Magillen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 02:24:49 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/uk-finally-signs-a-135-billion-deal-for-british-army-howitzers-but-much-fewer-than-expected/UK finally signs $1.35 billion British Army howitzer deal but with scaled-back numbersDamian Kemphttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/uk-finally-signs-a-135-billion-deal-for-british-army-howitzers-but-much-fewer-than-expected/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/RCH_155-1.jpgThe deal will provide the British Army with five times the number of guns it currently operates as an interim measure, but it still leaves the force with comparatively fewer weapons than partner forces.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saha-2026-armour-artillery-and-autonomous-systems-on-display/SAHA 2026: Armour, artillery and autonomous systems on displayDr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saha-2026-armour-artillery-and-autonomous-systems-on-display/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/1000028441.jpgThe array of platforms on display at SAHA 2026 showcased the diversity of equipment now provided by the Turkish defence industry.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saha-2026-is-the-turkish-armys-altay-finally-ready/SAHA 2026: Is the Turkish Army’s Altay MBT finally ready?Dr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saha-2026-is-the-turkish-armys-altay-finally-ready/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/1000028551_pQHuARm.jpgAt SAHA 2026, the Altay was proudly on display. But has the platform finally overcome the problems that have left it repeatedly late?https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/finding-the-balance-between-armour-and-air-defence/Finding the balance between armour and air defence as UAVs proliferateDr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/finding-the-balance-between-armour-and-air-defence/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Estonian_CV90s_-_Credit_Estonian_MoD.jpgWhile the growing drone threat has sharpened the focus on air defence solutions, Dr Peter Magill looks at why protected mobility remains crucial.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saha-2026-mke-sets-its-sights-on-the-turkish-armys-self-propelled-guns/SAHA 2026: MKE sets its sights on the Turkish Army’s self-propelled gunsDr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saha-2026-mke-sets-its-sights-on-the-turkish-armys-self-propelled-guns/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Gurhan_and_Attila.jpgWith multiple artillery platforms on display at SAHA 2026, Turkey’s defence contractors are positioning to replace the country’s older imported platforms.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/japanese-wheeled-combat-vehicles-procurement-driven-by-operational-realities/Japanese wheeled combat vehicles: procurement driven by operational realitiesDr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/japanese-wheeled-combat-vehicles-procurement-driven-by-operational-realities/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Japan_JSDF_Type_74_Type_89_Type_90_Type_10_Type_16_MCV_Common_Tactical_Wheeled_Vehicle_Improved_Wheeled_Armoured_Personnel_Carrier_AMVxp_.jpgJapan’s armoured forces are currently undergoing a doctrinal shift from tracked to wheeled vehicles. This represents a major change in the country’s force structure and armoured capabilities.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/canadian-support-for-ukraine-the-overlooked-ally/The overlooked ally: Canadian support for Ukraine surpasses some European partnersDr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/canadian-support-for-ukraine-the-overlooked-ally/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/A_Canadian_Leopard_2_tank__Canadian_Armed_Forces.jpgSince Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Canada has committed more military assistance than France in terms of GDP.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/land-rover-retirement-schedule-puts-pressure-on-british-army-vehicle-plans/Land Rover retirement schedule puts pressure on British Army vehicle plansDamian Kemphttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/land-rover-retirement-schedule-puts-pressure-on-british-army-vehicle-plans/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Land_Mobility_Programme_British_Army_Light_Protected_Mobility_Heavy_Protected_Mobility_Light_Mobility_Vehicle_Babcock_LionStrike_Supacat_Patria-1.jpgThe British Army’s plans to replace thousands of vehicles have been troubled with resets, delays and change. It is possible, however, that genuine progress is being achieved on two of the three segments in the programme.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/localisation-is-the-aim-of-the-game-in-defence-procurement/Localisation is the aim of the game in defence procurementDr Peter Magillhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/localisation-is-the-aim-of-the-game-in-defence-procurement/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Rheinmetall_KF41_Lynx_infantry_fighting_vehicles_Armin_Papperger_Uzina_Automecanica_Moreni-2_AU563D6.jpgDefence buyers globally are increasingly looking to tie domestic manufacturing and technology transfer into deals.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/world-defense-show-2026-large-vehicles-and-counter-drone-systems-take-the-limelight/World Defense Show 2026: Large vehicles and counter-drone systems take the limelightDamian Kemphttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/world-defense-show-2026-large-vehicles-and-counter-drone-systems-take-the-limelight/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/World_Defense_Show_2026_Turkey_Saudi_Arabia__BMC_Otokar_FNSS_Aselsan-1.jpgVisitors who attended the first World Defense Show four years ago continue to speak of the difficulties they faced with poor facilities and power problems. This year’s event emphasised its status as one of the major defence expositions and as a place where regional players and those less welcome at other shows could take centre stage.