https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/defence-insight-team/News authored by Defence Insight Teamen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 03:33:01 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/shifting-sands-the-middle-easts-defence-landscape-in-flux-video/IDEX 2025: Shifting sands – the Middle East’s defence landscape in flux (video)Defence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/shifting-sands-the-middle-easts-defence-landscape-in-flux-video/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/IDEX_2025_Abu_Dhabi.jpgAs Western influence wanes, Middle Eastern countries are leveraging defence modernisation to assert regional dominance, while global players such as China and Turkey seize new market opportunities. Sam Hart, Senior Land Analyst at Shephard Group, offers insights into how these developments are reshaping the region’s defence landscape.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/defence-insight-briefs-the-analyst-view-of-the-ugv-market-video/Defence Insight Briefs: The analyst view of the UGV market (video)Defence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/defence-insight-briefs-the-analyst-view-of-the-ugv-market-video/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/UGVs_combat_operations_battlefield.jpgThe market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/insight-how-will-the-us-navy-keep-its-ea-18g-growler-ew-aircraft-flying-until-2046/Insight: How will the US Navy keep its EA-18G Growler EW aircraft flying until 2046?Defence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/insight-how-will-the-us-navy-keep-its-ea-18g-growler-ew-aircraft-flying-until-2046/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/200807-N-UZ648-071_0.jpgThe carrier-based EA-18G Growler entered service in 2010 and is intended to remain in service until 2046. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the key operational technologies on the aircraft and the upgrade path needed to keep it flying and effective for another two decades.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/insight-what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-eurofighter-typhoon-combat-aircraft/Insight: What does the future hold for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft?Defence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/insight-what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-eurofighter-typhoon-combat-aircraft/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Typhoon-T3.webpThe Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A has been adopted by Middle Eastern air forces as well as the European partner nations. Shephard Defence Insight analyses its next-generation radar, cockpit technology and future upgrade plans.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/seafuture-2023-puts-spotlight-on-italian-naval-programmes/SeaFuture 2023 puts spotlight on Italian naval programmesDefence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/seafuture-2023-puts-spotlight-on-italian-naval-programmes/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/IMG_3723.jpgThe recent SeaFuture event highlighted some of Italy's most important submarine, surface ship and naval aviation procurements. Shephard Defence Insight puts these latest programme developments in detailed context.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/eurosatory-2022-spotlight-on-newer-nato-nations-as-they-replace-ex-soviet-era-equipment/Eurosatory 2022: Spotlight on newer NATO nations as they replace ex-Soviet era equipmentDefence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/eurosatory-2022-spotlight-on-newer-nato-nations-as-they-replace-ex-soviet-era-equipment/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Polish_T72_tank.jpgIn a new special report to coincide with Eurosatory 2022, Shephard Defence Insight investigates key programmes and opportunities in the European defence market.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/defence-insight-a400m-for-indonesia/Defence Insight - A400M for IndonesiaDefence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/defence-insight-a400m-for-indonesia/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/a400m-atlas-airbus-defence-space.jpgThe Indonesian MoD placed an order for two A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration, according to the Airbus announcement on 18 November 2021.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/defence-insight-all-about-the-ajax/Defence Insight - All about the AjaxDefence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/defence-insight-all-about-the-ajax/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/DI_content_template_DXW5RJb.pngThe Ajax family of tracked vehicles is being procured by the UK MoD to replace the remaining legacy Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) in service with the British Army.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/us-faces-competition-north-africa-armoured-vehicle/US faces stiff competition in North African armoured vehicles market (Defence Insight)Defence Insight Teamhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/us-faces-competition-north-africa-armoured-vehicle/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/DI_content_template.pngUS market dominance in North Africa may begin to be eroded over the next ten years by new players from emerging defence markets.