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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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21st October 2021

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21st October 2021

Argentinian Army augments its logistics vehicle fleet.

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21st October 2021

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Pearson Engineering develops new solutions for UGVs

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Pearson Engineering develops new solutions for UGVs

20th October 2021

Pearson Engineering used AUSA 2021 to showcase its Modular Mission Pack that features a set of palletised ground-engaging tools for unmanned platforms.

Boxer fire support variant emerges

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Boxer fire support variant emerges

20th October 2021

More ground-based fire support capabilities are needed to meet the requirements of the future battlespace. NATO is looking for specialist vehicles that will be an information hub for ordering fire support.

Pakistan Army commissions more Chinese-built kit

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Pakistan Army commissions more Chinese-built kit

20th October 2021

China continues to funnel new weaponry - including tanks and long-range air defence systems - into Pakistani hands.

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19th October 2021

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AUSA 2021: Ultra presents new RAIN information system

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AUSA 2021: Ultra presents new RAIN information system

19th October 2021

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Thales augments radar portfolio with small UAVs in mind

19th October 2021

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Paramount Group enhances Mbombe 4 protection

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Paramount Group enhances Mbombe 4 protection

19th October 2021

Paramount Group of South Africa has developed new add-on armour that covers the Mbombe 4 IFV against all Level 3 threats within NATO STANAG 4569.

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