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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”.

Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

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Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

28th April 2026

In a partnership with Emesent, Teledyne FLIR will equip its autonomous air, ground and detection systems with the Hovermap LiDAR payload in a move that highlights a broader market shift towards modular architectures, shared payloads and interoperability across platforms.

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Army-2022: Russian military moves to address artillery weaknesses

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Army-2022: Russian military moves to address artillery weaknesses

22nd August 2022

Russia is commencing series production of three new artillery systems and a specialised reconnaissance vehicle to address weaknesses highlighted by operational experience in Ukraine.

French Army fires MMP in Estonia

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French Army fires MMP in Estonia

22nd August 2022

The MBDA Medium-Range Missile (MMP) is the latest model of antitank missile to enter service with the French Army.

Systematic enhances SitaWare with new updates, touts naval applications

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Systematic enhances SitaWare with new updates, touts naval applications

19th August 2022

Open-architecture military software developer and integrator Systematic has released a series of updates to its scalable SitaWare suite, while the company is also exploring the use of AI technology for situational awareness in the maritime ...

AI-based kit aids Project Theseus for automated logistics

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AI-based kit aids Project Theseus for automated logistics

19th August 2022

Rheinmetall Canada is supporting a UK programme to develop an automated logistics solution for frontline soldiers in hostile environments.

Switzerland shortlists Archer and RCH 155 for self-propelled artillery replacement programme

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Switzerland shortlists Archer and RCH 155 for self-propelled artillery replacement programme

19th August 2022

A final procurement decision under the ‘Artillery effective platform and effective means 2026’ effort is expected in 2026.

Australia seeks more intelligence processing capability

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Australia seeks more intelligence processing capability

18th August 2022

The Australian military is seeking to enhance its ability to process and use data gathered by various ISR platforms.

BAE Systems recruited to provide ballistic missile seekers

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BAE Systems recruited to provide ballistic missile seekers

18th August 2022

Lockheed Martin has recruited BAE Systems to manufacture and deliver seeker technology for THAAD missiles.

Germany receives robotic models of Russian tanks

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Germany receives robotic models of Russian tanks

18th August 2022

Training tanks produced by GaardTech are equipped with a combination of active and passive equipment that allows for realistic live fire training against static and moving objects.

Army 2022: Russia seeks to apply experience from Ukraine war to improve medium armour

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Army 2022: Russia seeks to apply experience from Ukraine war to improve medium armour

18th August 2022

Will Russian manufacturers be able to correct inherent IFV design deficiencies that have been exposed during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine?

BAE Systems reveals NetVIPR communications network

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BAE Systems reveals NetVIPR communications network

18th August 2022

A new deployable networking capability called NetVIPR can provide secure communication networks across the whole force.

US Marines to field Next Generation Handheld Targeting System in FY24

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US Marines to field Next Generation Handheld Targeting System in FY24

18th August 2022

Acquired in February 2022, the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System will allow Marines to rapidly and accurately conduct target location and laser guidance during combat operations.

American Rheinmetall and GM Defense team up to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck programme

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American Rheinmetall and GM Defense team up to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck programme

18th August 2022

American Rheinmetall and GM Defense are offering the HX3-CTT, which is derived from the HX3 next-generation series of trucks.

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