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Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

29th December 2025

While integration of guided weapons on modern armoured vehicles usually takes the form of a podded launcher on the turret exterior, recent developments suggest the concept of firing missiles from a tank’s main gun could be seeing a revival.

Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

29th December 2025

The agreement to provide portable autonomous command centres to the UK Royal Navy will enhance the service’s Mine Counter Measure operations and further integrate autonomous and uncrewed systems into its fleet.

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Three year old Californian company, NXT Robotics has developed the Scorpion UGV portfolio and is looking to take the autonomous platform to security markets globally. …

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