General Dynamics UK highlights AJAX progress as British Army achieves Initial Operating Capability
General Dynamics UK has detailed the progress of the AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme, following the British Army’s announcement that the platform has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
British troops trial first AI-enabled ground-to-air strike chain in Kenya with ARX and Helsing
British soldiers have, for the first time, executed a complete reconnaissance-to-strike sequence using autonomous systems in a live field exercise in Kenya.
British Army declares Initial Operating Capability for Ajax armoured vehicle fleet
The Ajax armoured fighting vehicle has reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC), confirming it is ready to deploy a squadron on operations.
Saab backs British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise Ex KOP SHIELD with BlueBear systems
Swedish defence company Saab has supported the British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise, Ex KOP SHIELD, through its subsidiary BlueBear.
AM General showcases tactical vehicles to UK Ministry of Defence, confirms partnership with Marshall Land Systems
AM General has demonstrated its light tactical vehicle capabilities to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) at UTAC Millbrook Proving Grounds, as it announced a new strategic collaboration with Marshall Land Systems.
Rheinmetall UK advances autonomy with new Centre of Excellence for British Army
Rheinmetall UK is pushing forward the next generation of autonomous battlefield mobility, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness, improve safety and support the British Army’s modernisation priorities.
Rheinmetall boosts Telford capacity to support Boxer combat vehicle production and future exports
Rheinmetall, in partnership with KNDS, has reached a major milestone in the UK’s Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme with the delivery of the first British-built vehicle.
Challenger 3 main battle tank completes first mobility trials, says Rheinmetall
The first mobility trials for Challenger 3, the British Army’s new Main Battle Tank, have been completed, marking significant progress in the programme.
MBDA secures £118 million UK contract for Land Ceptor launchers, boosting 140 defence jobs
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of six Land Ceptor surface-to-air missile systems worth £118 million, doubling the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by the Armed Forces.
British Army confirms successful Boxer Javelin anti-tank guided missile trial, boosting combat capability
The British Army said this achievement “marks a crucial step towards fielding this powerful anti-tank missile system on Boxer and providing the British Army with the capability to fire Javelin from under armour.”
First fully UK-built Boxer armoured vehicle delivered to British Army for training use
The British Army has received its first fully UK-built Boxer armoured vehicle, marking a significant step in one of its most important modernisation programmes.
Project Flytrap: U.S. and British armies strengthen battlefield defences against drones
U.S. and British soldiers have joined forces in Germany and Poland this week to test new technologies designed to combat unmanned aerial systems (UAS) on the battlefield.