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.
Challenger 3
UK to deploy Challenger 3 tanks to Estonia as part of NATO eastern flank reinforcement
The UK will deploy advanced military assets to Estonia, including Archer self-propelled howitzers, Boxer and Ajax armoured personnel carriers, and Challenger 3 tanks.
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land unveil Challenger 3 in first public display at DVD 2024
The most lethal tank ever operated by British Armed Forces – the new Challenger 3 – is on display at the British Army’s Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) event in Millbrook.
Challenger 3 tank demonstrates advanced capabilities during live firing test
The British Army’s future main battle tank, the Challenger 3, has demonstrated its formidable capabilities in a series of live firings this week in Germany.
Challenger 3: British Army’s most lethal tank prototype rolls off production line
The British Army is set to enhance its combat capabilities with the introduction of the Challenger 3 tank, regarded as one of Europe’s most formidable battle tanks.
RBSL: Challenger 3 programme achieves another major milestone
A huge leap towards delivering the British Army’s next Main Battle Tank capability has been achieved with the first pre-production Challenger 3 going into trials in the coming weeks.
Challenger 3: RBSL signs contract for next-generation modular armour
The Challenger 3 programme will not only deliver a Main Battle Tank, it is also regenerating critical industrial capability in the UK.
Challenger 3 programme achieves another major milestone
The first firings with the 120mm L55A1 weapon system in the 120mm L55A1CR3 configuration for the British CR3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) took place in April this year.
Challenger 3: next phase of testing the Trophy APS
The Trophy Active Protection System (APS) will undergo testing and integration with the Challenger 3 tanks to provide advanced protection against rocket and missile threats.
Elbit will supply the British Army with Boxer and Challenger 3 trainers
Elbit Systems UK was awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence worth approximately $71 million for Boxer and Challenger 3 trainers.
Germany and UK to cooperate on ammunition for Challenger 3 tank
Germany and the UK will work together on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition for the Challenger 3 tank.
MilDef to produce components for Challenger 3 tanks
A GBP 2.5 million subcontract has been awarded to MilDef to supply Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) compliant Processors and Ethernet Switches for the British Army’s upgraded Challenger 3.