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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

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Textron unveils a smaller, low-cost variant of the Ripsaw family of UGVs

29th April 2026

Ripsaw M1 has been designed to support the US Marine Corps’ littoral missions by carrying diverse types of payloads and performing multiple missions. Shephard spoke with Textron to find out more.

UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

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UK plans to adopt “phased approach to restarting” British Army Ajax programme

28th April 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after health issues during an exercise. However, an investigation reported “no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by our soldiers but rather a combination of multiple factors”.

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IDEX 2017: Ukraine assesses armed ground robots

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IDEX 2017: Ukraine assesses armed ground robots

20th February 2017

The Ukrainian government is in the final evaluation stage for an armed unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) concept known as 'Fantom'.Developed by the company Spets Techno …

IDEX 2017: Lazar aims for Africa

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IDEX 2017: Lazar aims for Africa

20th February 2017

The new Lazar III 8x8 multi-role armoured vehicle, built by Serbia's Yugoimport, is being pushed towards the export market in Africa.A spokesperson from the company …

IDEX 2017: AM General unveils MPT (video)

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IDEX 2017: AM General unveils MPT (video)

20th February 2017

Unveiling its new Multi-Purpose Truck (MPT) in Abu Dhabi on Sunday AM General detailed the range of possible configurations and roles that the platform can …

Singapore’s new helicopter numbers revealed

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Singapore’s new helicopter numbers revealed

19th February 2017

Singapore will receive 16 Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracals and ten Boeing CH-47F Chinooks as part of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Helicopter Group's …

IDEX 2017: Desert Jackal meets UAE requirements

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IDEX 2017: Desert Jackal meets UAE requirements

19th February 2017

SC Group is in prime position to secure orders from the UAE Presidential Guard for its new Desert variant of the HMT 400 Jackal 4x4.A …

IDEX 2017: Chinese UGV mimics US system

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IDEX 2017: Chinese UGV mimics US system

19th February 2017

If the two unmanned ground vehicles pictured above seem similar, then you would not be wrong. In fact, they seem to have been separated at …

IDEX 2017: UAE company debuts new MRAP

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IDEX 2017: UAE company debuts new MRAP

19th February 2017

UAE-based company Isotrex Manufacturing has unveiled a new all-terrain mine resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle at this year's IDEX exhibition.Known as the Legion, the MRAP is …

IDEX 2017: New special ops jammer launched

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IDEX 2017: New special ops jammer launched

19th February 2017

UK-based company Kirintec has unveiled its new Special Operations Jammer at IDEX in Abu Dhabi.The company already has a range of specialist jamming equipment, the …

IDEX 2017: Nimr rolls out new vehicle

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IDEX 2017: Nimr rolls out new vehicle

19th February 2017

Nimr Automotive has extended its family of special forces vehicles with the unveiling of its 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the International Defence Exhibition …

IDEX 2017: Baynunah-class upgrades arms

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IDEX 2017: Baynunah-class upgrades arms

19th February 2017

The UAE has awarded US missile manufacturer, Raytheon, a contract for its Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 interceptors.The value of the contract and the …

IDEX 2017: What to expect (video)

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IDEX 2017: What to expect (video)

19th February 2017

As final preparations for IDEX are concluded in advance of one of the largest defence and security shows of the year Shephard takes a look …

IDEX 2017: Hamel light to smoke?

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IDEX 2017: Hamel light to smoke?

18th February 2017

BAE Systems has a good sized stock of ex-Australian Army 105mm light guns that it intends to market to the Middle East.Company officials have previously …

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