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UK Commando Force Special Observers guide F-35 fighters on live bombing run

Commandos have guided F-35 stealth fighters on a live bombing run during a major exercise in the North Sea.

Babcock secures two-year extension to provide technical support services to UK Armed Forces

Babcock has announced a two-year extension of its contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to continue providing essential technical support services to the country’s armed forces.

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. Announced by the UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, the new tank features sophisticated technology and is designed to be the most lethal and durable in British service.

UK to deploy Challenger 3 tanks to Estonia as part of NATO eastern flank reinforcement

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The UK will deploy advanced military assets to Estonia, including Archer self-propelled howitzers, Boxer and Ajax armoured personnel carriers, and Challenger 3 tanks.

Photonis, a subsidiary of French optronics provider Exosens, has been awarded a critical role in a seven-year contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in collaboration with Qioptiq Limited. The contract, part of the Dismounted Close Combat project, focuses on equipping British soldiers with advanced TALON Fused Weapon Sights to enhance their combat capabilities, Exosens said in a press release.

Photonis secures key role in UK MOD contract for TALON Fused Weapon Sights

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Photonis has been awarded a critical role in a seven-year contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in collaboration with Qioptiq Limited.

The bi-annual Dynamic Vehicle Demonstration (DVD 2024), held on 18-19 September, highlighted the BOXER Programme as a central component of the UK's military modernisation efforts. Sponsored by the UK Ministry of Defence, the event took place at UTAC Millbrook, attracting a wide range of attendees from the military, government, and defence industry.

OCCAR highlights the Boxer programme at DVD 2024 in the UK

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Multiple variants of the Boxer, including command, infantry, and specialist carrier models, were showcased at DVD 2024.

Adarga, a leading British company specialising in AI-driven information intelligence, has been awarded a contract with Defence Support, part of the UK’s Strategic Command. The contract will see Adarga’s advanced software, Vantage, utilised to enhance intelligence gathering and analysis for the UK military in a rapidly evolving information environment.

UK Strategic Command enhances intelligence analysis with Adarga’s software solution

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Adarga, a leading British company specialising in AI-driven information intelligence, has been awarded a contract with Defence Support, part of the UK’s Strategic Command.

Babcock, in collaboration with ST Engineering, has revealed its latest 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS) at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2024 event. The system, designed to bolster the UK Armed Forces’ firepower, is a vehicle-mounted, hinged mortar system developed using ST Engineering’s advanced technology.

Babcock unveils new 120mm mortar system for UK Armed Forces

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Babcock, in collaboration with ST Engineering, has revealed its latest 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS) at the DVD 2024 event.

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. As of 22nd July 2024, these advanced radar systems are now operational with the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery.

Saab delivers advanced TAIPAN radar systems to the British Army

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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 Services Limited, the British company with 35 years of operationally proven experience in the design, manufacture and supply of complex weapon integration solutions for military platforms, has recently completed delivery of 65 weapons mounts for the new MLRS A2 for the British Army. The contract was placed via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

ISTEC delivers 65 weapons mounts for the British Army’s MLRS A2

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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.

The United Kingdom has pledged to supply Ukraine with 650 Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems as part of a GBP 162 million air defence package aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defence capabilities. This announcement was made by Defence Secretary John Healey MP during the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at the US Air Force Base in Ramstein, marking his first appearance at the group as Defence Secretary.

UK to supply Ukraine with 650 LMM missiles in GBP 162 million defence package

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The commitment, which is a part of the UK Government’s broader support strategy for Ukraine, underscores the UK’s ongoing dedication to assisting Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. During the 24th meeting of the UDCG, Healey reiterated the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine and called on other allies to continue supplying essential military equipment to …

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The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a significant GBP 300 million contract to supply Ukraine with 152mm artillery shells, marking the largest support package delivered by the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) to date. This move follows a pledge made by the UK Prime Minister during the NATO Summit, where it was revealed that eight countries have joined the UK in providing over £1 billion to support Ukraine’s defence needs.

UK Ministry of Defence awards GBP 300 million artillery contract for Ukraine

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The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a significant GBP 300 million contract to supply Ukraine with 152mm artillery shells.

The deadline for submitting bids for the UK Ministry of Defence's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme passed on 30 August, with only one of the three invited manufacturers submitting a proposal. This programme aims to procure a new multi-role helicopter for the British Armed Forces.

Leonardo only bidder for UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme with AW149 proposal

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The deadline for submitting bids for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme passed on 30 August, with only one of the three invited manufacturers submitting a proposal.