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DVD 2026: British Army’s Ajax back in the hands of users as part of a gradual return

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DVD 2026: British Army’s Ajax back in the hands of users as part of a gradual return

17th September 2026

The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after operator health issues were reported during an exercise, but manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems UK believes work over the past 10 months has dealt with the problems.

India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

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India’s rotary-wing capability gap grows as IMRH programme delays persist

16th September 2026

With IMRH and DBMRH potentially years from service, India faces a widening rotary-wing capability gap that could drive further foreign purchases even as HAL and Safran build the foundations of an indigenous successor.

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Video system for Namer set to enter serial production

21st December 2021

Video system for Israeli APC includes multiple displays for 360° situational awareness.

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Hyundai Rotem pitches K2 variant for Middle East market

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Hyundai Rotem pitches K2 variant for Middle East market

21st December 2021

A scale model of the K2 MBT-M was on show at EDEX 2021, just as reports emerged of talks between the Egyptian and South Korean governments on licensed production of the tank.

Final Griffon of the year reaches French Army

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Final Griffon of the year reaches French Army

20th December 2021

A total of 339 Griffon VBMRs have been delivered to date.

Future of Ajax remains cloudy

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Future of Ajax remains cloudy

20th December 2021

While the UK MoD issued 20 recommendations in the Ajax health and safety report, Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin claimed that it is impossible to be 100% confident that the programme will succeed.

British Army receives rapid XACT delivery

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British Army receives rapid XACT delivery

17th December 2021

Some six months after a contract was signed between the MoD and Elbit Systems UK, the British Army has received its first shipment of XACT nv33 night-vision goggles.

Dstl moves on with development of next-gen assault rifle

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Dstl moves on with development of next-gen assault rifle

17th December 2021

Elements of the Future Individual Lethality System could be ready for the British Army by 2026.

Allison gets the nod for Kenyan and Israeli transmissions

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Allison gets the nod for Kenyan and Israeli transmissions

17th December 2021

Allison Transmissions will provide equipment for Hizir 4x4 and Eitan 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicles, to be supplied to Kenya and Israel respectively.

Poland finally welcomes first Wirus-4 vehicles

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Poland finally welcomes first Wirus-4 vehicles

16th December 2021

Delivery of the first batch of Wirus-4 light strike vehicles to the Polish Army had been delayed by COVID-19.

South Korean army receives first air defence guns

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South Korean army receives first air defence guns

15th December 2021

A new antiaircraft gun system based on an 8x8 chassis has been issued to South Korean troops.

MBDA’s anti-ship missile achieves important milestone

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MBDA’s anti-ship missile achieves important milestone

15th December 2021

MBDA’s newest anti-ship missile has successfully completed its final firing test and will now enter into operation.

CV90 IFV keeps pace with upgrades

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CV90 IFV keeps pace with upgrades

15th December 2021

First developed in the 1990s, the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle has proved to be a durable platform. However, with new IFVs entering the marketplace, upgrades are required to keep the CV90 at the top of its powers.

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