British Army successfully trials UK-made radiofrequency weapon to defeat drone swarms
The Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) demonstrator has proven capable of defeating multiple airborne targets simultaneously with near-instant effect.
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Ajax armoured vehicles upgraded with new thermal sleeves for enhanced performance
The British Army’s Ajax programme has taken another step forward with the successful delivery of new thermal sleeves for its fleet of advanced armoured vehicles.
Babcock secures GBP 1 billion contract extension to support British Army operations
Defence company Babcock has secured a five-year contract extension with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) worth approximately GBP 1 billion.
Instro, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems UK, secures contract for additional night vision goggles
Instro, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems UK, has received an additional order for night vision technology from the British Armed Forces.
United Kingdom: how new land platforms production boosts the local economy
The UK Ministry of Defence has unveiled the first fully British-made Boxer armoured vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough.
Patria and Babcock agree partnership on 6×6 armoured vehicle for the British Army
Finnish defence company Patria and UK-based Babcock International Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce the Patria 6×6 vehicle platform to the UK armed forces.
British Army: new training facility for Ajax programme opens at Bovington
A new, purpose-built training facility for the British Army’s Ajax programme has officially opened at the Combat Manoeuvre Centre in Bovington.
British Army trials advanced radio frequency weapon to counter drone threats
The British Army has successfully tested a new weapon system designed to counter drone swarms using advanced radio frequency technology.
British Army receives new trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicle (RMMV)
The British Army has taken delivery of the first 20 Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicle (RMMV) trucks under a GBP282 million procurement contract.
RTX’s Raytheon UK pioneers High-Energy Laser Weapon (HELWS) test with British Army
Raytheon UK, part of RTX, has achieved a milestone with the British Army’s first live firing of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).
British Army tests High-Energy Laser Weapon, successfully destroys drones
The British Army has fired a high-energy laser weapon from an armoured vehicle for the first time, successfully destroying flying drones.
NSPA supports British Army Multiple Launch Rocket System capabilities
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract for smoke discharger systems (SDS) for the British Army’s new M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) A2.