https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/christopher-f-foss/News authored by Christopher F Fossen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 02:25:13 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/csg-unveils-cfl-120-karpat-medium-tank-move-to-modularity/CSG’s new CFL-120 Karpat medium tank demonstrates move to modularityChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/csg-unveils-cfl-120-karpat-medium-tank-move-to-modularity/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/CFL-120Karpat_medium_tank_credit_FNSS.jpgBuilt using proven parts across three countries, the CFL-120 uses a Turkish chassis, an Italian turret and Czech integration to reflect a modular approach to tank design.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/team-lionstrike-fleshes-out-uk-land-mobility-programme-bid/Team LionStrike fleshes out UK Land Mobility Programme bidChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/team-lionstrike-fleshes-out-uk-land-mobility-programme-bid/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/GM_Defense_ISV_Utility_credit_Chamois.jpgAt an industry press day this week, Shephard's Christopher Foss looked more closely at Team LionStrike's line-up.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/romania-selects-rheinmetall-lynx-ifv-local-defence-manufacturing-expands/Romania selects Rheinmetall Lynx IFV as local defence manufacturing expandsChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/romania-selects-rheinmetall-lynx-ifv-local-defence-manufacturing-expands/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/CobraII_4x4_Medias-Romania_Otokar.jpgAs part of a multi-billion-dollar vehicle and artillery overhaul, Romania has officially selected the KF41 Lynx IFV to replace its ageing Soviet-based platforms.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/how-integrating-loitering-munitions-can-extend-armoured-vehicle-capability/SpearUAV to deliver 1,000 loitering munitions to extend armoured vehicle capabilityChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/how-integrating-loitering-munitions-can-extend-armoured-vehicle-capability/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Viper_LWS_loitering_munition_credit_Spear_UAV.jpgThe company's Multi Canister Launcher can deploy its Viper system from multiple military platforms, boosting operational flexibility.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/arx-robotics-expands-in-uk-british-army-uncrewed/ARX Robotics expands in UK following British Army backing for uncrewed platformsChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/arx-robotics-expands-in-uk-british-army-uncrewed/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/ARX_Robotics_Gereon_UGV-credit_Foss.jpgFollowing an order from the British Army, ARX Robotics has begun manufacturing autonomous ground platforms in the UK. Christopher Foss examines the company's growing range of systems.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/supacat-awaits-new-mod-contracts-british-army-land-mobility-programme/Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility ProgrammeChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/supacat-awaits-new-mod-contracts-british-army-land-mobility-programme/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Supacat_ACC_Extenda_HMT_Foss.jpgA joint Supacat-KNDS Germany capability day showcased the platforms on offer for the British Army's upcoming vehicle programmes and highlighted UK-focused industrial commitments.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/how-and-why-europe-is-replenishing-tube-artillery-in-the-drone-warfare-era/How and why Europe is replenishing tube artillery in the drone warfare eraChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/how-and-why-europe-is-replenishing-tube-artillery-in-the-drone-warfare-era/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/K9_Hanwha.jpgModern conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war have exposed gaps in Western artillery, with European militaries increasingly looking to invest in longer-range systems with a focus on logistics and resilience.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/france-mulls-new-turret-options-increase-vbci-ifv-firepower/France mulls new turret options to increase its VBCI IFV’s firepowerChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/france-mulls-new-turret-options-increase-vbci-ifv-firepower/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/VBCI_IFV_KNDS_France.jpgThe proposed enhancements could better position the French Army’s armoured infantry fighting vehicle for future export campaigns.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/rheinmetall-nordic-ragnarok-mortar-upgrade-strong-integration-potential/Rheinmetall Nordic’s Ragnarok mortar upgrade shows strong integration potentialChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/rheinmetall-nordic-ragnarok-mortar-upgrade-strong-integration-potential/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Ragnarok-32_Rheinmetall.jpgThe Ragnarok Mortar Mission Module has demonstrated its ability to quickly switch platforms, presenting scope for it to be employed for multiple requirements.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/sweden-seeks-us-himars-missile-system/Sweden seeks US HIMARS missile system to expand long-range strike capabilityChristopher F Fosshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/sweden-seeks-us-himars-missile-system/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/HIMARS_US_Army_K58WhIi.jpgThe proposed $920 million deal would provide Sweden with a step up from its existing tube artillery and align the country with other northern European nations that have selected the HIMARS platform.