https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/ben-watts/News authored by Ben Wattsen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 03:31:55 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/dutch-mod-targets-two-more-frigates-as-part-of-future-defence-plans/Dutch MoD targets two more frigates as part of future defence plansBen Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/dutch-mod-targets-two-more-frigates-as-part-of-future-defence-plans/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Royal_Netherlands_Navy_frigates_anti-submarine.jpgThe latest defence memorandum from the Dutch government has suggested that funding would be increased, with the procurement of more frigates, F-35s and Leopard 2A8s expected.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/why-the-uk-must-support-a-vibrant-defence-market-in-the-space-domain/The imperative for a vibrant UK space industryBen Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/why-the-uk-must-support-a-vibrant-defence-market-in-the-space-domain/Digital Battlespacehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/pic1_22.jpgAhead of a new Shephard Technology Report to be published in September, senior executives from Lockheed Martin Space have underlined the importance of investing in defence space systems by countries like the UK.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/what-to-expect-from-eurosatory-2024/What to expect from Eurosatory 2024Ben Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/what-to-expect-from-eurosatory-2024/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Eurosatory_2024_atmosphere_exhibition.jpgParis’s biennial defence showcase will return with a heavy focus on AI, helicopters and UAS systems, as more than 60,000 visitors get ready to descend on the French capital.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/ukraine-receives-first-m1117-armoured-vehicles-from-us/Ukraine receives first M1117 armoured vehicles from USBen Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/ukraine-receives-first-m1117-armoured-vehicles-from-us/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/M1117_Ukraine.jpgThe ASVs have finally started making their way to Ukraine to support efforts against Russia after originally being ordered in November 2022 as part of a US$400 million military aid package.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/kratos-wins-579-million-space-defence-contract-for-ground-control-system/Kratos wins $579 million space defence contract for ground control systemBen Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/kratos-wins-579-million-space-defence-contract-for-ground-control-system/Digital Battlespacehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Milstar_Satellite_Communications_System_US_Space_Force.jpgKratos Defense and Security Solutions to provide satellite control capabilities to US Space Force and US Space Command.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/detroit-arsenal-delivers-bumper-month-for-oshkosh-defense/Detroit Arsenal delivers bumper month for Oshkosh DefenseBen Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/detroit-arsenal-delivers-bumper-month-for-oshkosh-defense/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Oshkosh_Defense_JLTV.jfifArmy Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, has selected Oshkosh Defense for multiple deals in November including contracts for medium equipment trailers and JLTVs for domestic forces and international allies.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/training-simulation/ukrainian-navy-participate-in-exercise-joint-warrior-in-uk/Ukrainian Navy participate in Exercise Joint Warrior in UKBen Wattshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/training-simulation/ukrainian-navy-participate-in-exercise-joint-warrior-in-uk/Traininghttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Ukrainian-Navy-Exercise-Joint-Warrior-UK.jpgThe Ukrainian Navy has joined 10 nations involved in a major multinational exercise in waters off Scotland.