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 6x6 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.
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.