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).
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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.
Archer artillery system demonstrates firepower during NATO exercise in Finland
The British Army has successfully conducted its first live firing of the Archer self-propelled howitzer in Finland during Exercise DYNAMIC FRONT 25.
Saab to provide British Army with training solutions for exercises in Oman
Saab has secured a GBP 20 million contract amendment from the UK Ministry of Defence, expanding the Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) agreement signed in April 2024.
Rheinmetall to supply new tank ammunition for British and German military trials
Rheinmetall has successfully completed the development of the latest generation of its enhanced armour-piercing 120mm KE-ammunition.
OCCAR highlights the Boxer programme at DVD 2024 in the UK
Multiple variants of the Boxer, including command, infantry, and specialist carrier models, were showcased at DVD 2024.
Saab delivers advanced TAIPAN radar systems to the British Army
Saab, the Swedish defence company, has successfully delivered and completed the acceptance of five next-generation Arthur systems, known as TAIPAN, to the British Army.
ISTEC delivers 65 weapons mounts for the British Army’s MLRS A2
ISTEC Services Limited has recently completed delivery of 65 weapons mounts for the new MLRS A2 for the British Army. The contract was placed via the NSPA.
Saab receives order from the UK to deliver Carl-Gustaf M4 Indoor and Outdoor Trainers
The Carl-Gustaf M4 simulators take training as close to live firing as possible. As the OEM, Saab’s highly accurate replicas provide the same form, fit and function as the live weapon.
British Army deploys Watchkeeper tactical drone to Estonia for ISR training
The British Army has commenced a series of training flights with its Watchkeeper tactical unmanned aerial vehicle system over the skies of Estonia.
British Army completes first firing-on-the-move exercise with Ajax vehicle [VIDEO]
British Army has successfully completed the first-ever firing-on-the-move exercise using the Ajax vehicle on UK soil.