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Sep- 2025 -

5 September

Side view of GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle driving on sand at UAE Armed Forces Summer Trials

GM Defense, BAE, and NP Aerospace Collab for British Army Light Mobility Vehicle Bid

GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace have formed “Team LionStrike” to compete for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program.

Aug- 2025 -

21 August

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Demos Javelin Anti-Tank Missile With Boxer Vehicle

The British Army has demonstrated the integration of the Javelin anti-tank missile with the Boxer armored vehicle.

19 August

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

British Army to Receive Final Vehicles From First Jackal 3 Batch

The UK has announced that the last Jackal 3 vehicles of the first batch will be delivered to the British Army.

14 August

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Eyes Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingman’ for Apache Fleet

The British Army is looking for an autonomous collaborative platform to support its fleet of Apache AH-64E helicopters.

12 August

Europe

Christine Casimiro

British Army Accepts First UK-Made Boxer Armored Vehicle

The British Army has accepted its first 8x8 Boxer armored vehicle made entirely in the UK following its unveiling at an international conference in January this year.

Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Trials Drone Swarm-Based Counter-UAS System

The British Army has demonstrated a counter-drone system based on a swarm of networked interceptor and sensor drones.

31 July

Air

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) and the British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team made parachuting history by completing the world’s first six-way downplane formation—The Hex—during the Armed Forces Parachute Championships in Netheravon, U.K. The high-speed, hexagon configuration maneuver demanded extreme precision, coordination, and teamwork. Developed over two years and perfected through joint training, The Hex showcased elite canopy piloting and the power of international military collaboration. Photo by LCpl Ollie Goss of the British Army Parachute Display Team

Rojoef Manuel

US, British Army Paratroopers Achieve World’s First Six-Way Downplane Maneuver

The US Army and British Army have facilitated the world’s first six-way downplane formation at a military parachuting competition in Wiltshire, England.

21 July

Europe