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Mar- 2026 -

20 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Thales Secures British Army Mobile Air Defense Assessment Deal

The UK has contracted Thales UK for the British Army's future Mounted Short Range Air Defence assessment phase.

16 March

Europe

Image of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) 52 calibre wheeled artillery system. Seen here at a military training area in Germany. The criticality of artillery fire has never been clearer. Automated artillery systems have packed a powerful punch on the battlefield in Ukraine, and RCH 155 will provide a modernised capability unparalleled in other artillery systems. RCH 155 delivers increased range and accuracy for artillery engagements, a high rate-of-fire of up to nine rounds-per-minute and possesses a powerful blend of tactical and operational mobility. Able to deliver multiple rounds onto a target simultaneously in a 360-degree arc at range, it also has a direct fire capability providing close range defence. As part of the Boxer family, it uses the common Boxer drive module, creating efficiencies in support through platform commonality and modularity, and improving interoperability.

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Orders 37 RCH 155 Self-Propelled Howitzers

The UK has ordered 37 RCH 155 howitzers as part of its effort to restore artillery capability after transferring its AS-90 fleet to Ukraine.

12 March

Technology

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army to Equip Airborne Troops With MANET-Enabled Tactical Radios

The UK has selected Persistent Systems to equip the British Army’s global response force with an advanced tactical communication system.

12 March

Business

Ronald Watkins

Babcock Wins Contract to Maintain British Army Field Power Generators

Babcock International has secured a contract to maintain the British Army’s portable field power generators.

10 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Receives First Upgraded M270 Multiple Rocket Launchers

The UK has received the first upgraded M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, marking the first step in modernizing its fleet.

Feb- 2026 -

16 February

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

British Army Brings in Leonardo’s ‘Silent Ears’ to Track Enemy Artillery

Leonardo’s SONUS acoustic detector is heading to the British Army, giving the service a next-gen system for tracking gunfire without revealing its own position.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Picks Seven British Firms for Apache Wingman Drone Project

The UK has invited seven firms to present drone concepts designed to operate alongside the British Army’s Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.

19 January

Arms

A British soldier fires his SA80-A3 with underslung grenade launcher during a live firing platoon level attack Exercise in Kenya.

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Moves to Replace SA80 Rifle With Industry Outreach

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an industry notice seeking potential suppliers for a replacement for the aging SA80 family of rifles.

5 January

Europe

A Trojan armoured vehicle, operated by Royal Engineers, pushes forward to breach enemy positions during a simulated exercise on Salisbury Plain. The full force of British Army firepower will be brought to bear on Salisbury Plain as rehearsals take place today for The Army Combined Power Demonstration. Invited guests have been treated to a ground shaking demonstration of what the UK can bring to a fight. The Army Combined Power Demonstration is designed to showcase the breadth of the Army's utility and demonstrate how the Army operates in an era of constant competition. Delivered by Field Army, it will promote the Army's purpose and showcase innovation. It focusses on demonstrating: Information Manoeuvre & Unconventional Warfare, War-fighting, Prototype Warfare, Enablement and an Interactive stand. The arrival of turreted AJAX will provide a focal point for the Prototype Warfare stand.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Titan, Trojan Armored Vehicles to Receive Mid-Life Upgrade

The UK has announced an industry partnership to modernize the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles.

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Europe

Jackal 3 Extenda High Mobility Transporters

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Unveils New Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles for British Army

Babcock has rolled out the first platforms under the second tranche of Jackal 3 Extenda High Mobility Transporters being produced for the British Army.

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