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Oct- 2024 -

22 October

3 Medical Regiment Role 1 validation training Army medics have been training to give life-saving care – even under fire. Full-time Regulars and spare-time Reservists, including those of Preston-based 3 Medical Regiment, have this week been tested on the frozen North Luffenham training area in the Midlands. A battlefield environment was simulated using blank ammunition and actors, but Combat Medical Technicians know that one day they might be asked to do it for real. The ‘care under fire’ scenario is designed to see how medics will react while attending to a casualty under a hail of bullets. Soldiers must apply immediate first aid and carry the wounded, including the casualty’s 40kg of kit, whilst others provide covering fire. Extra tests staged during the training examined their ability to treat conditions as varied as chest infections and gunshot wounds, all from nothing more than a tent. Once completed, the exercise qualifies the Army Medical Services’ first responders to fulfil their role anywhere in the world. Photographer: Sergeant Donald Todd (RLC) / MoD Crown Copyright read less

British Army Combines Three Healthcare Corps for Modern Warfighter Support

The British Army has combined three healthcare corps to further address the advanced medical requirements of warfighters.

18 October

Europe

Image of a military working dog, seen here keeping cool in Oman during exercise KHANJAR OMAN. This is a joint battlegroup exercise involving UK and Omani troops, with ground forces supported by the Carrier Strike Group at sea and F-35 jets from the air. Exercise KHANJAR OMAN represents a key part of the Armys Future Soldier concept, which will see British soldiers more integrated with our partners in regional hubs around the world. Oman is a vital partner for the UK in the Gulf region as the UK works to promote stability and security in the region. The UK and Oman have common threats and both have shared interests regional prosperity.

Christine Casimiro

UK Invests $4M in Canine Military Gear

The UK has awarded $4.07 million to Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited to support and train its pack of more than 500 military working dogs.

17 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

Leonardo Unveils BriteStorm Drone-Mounted Electronic Warfare Tech

Leonardo has introduced an innovative electronic warfare solution capable of operating deep within enemy territory using drones.

10 October

Arms

120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition. Image: Rheinmetall

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall Develops Next-Gen Ammunition for German, British Tanks

Rheinmetall has delivered qualification samples of the new 120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition to the German and British armies.

Sep- 2024 -

25 September

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Boxer Armored Vehicle’s IOC Certification Likely to Face Delays: Report

The British Army’s Boxer armored fighting vehicle may not achieve its much-anticipated initial operational capability as scheduled.

20 September

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Orders Additional Jackal 3 Transporters From Babcock, Supacat

Babcock and Supacat have received a contract to produce 53 additional Jackal 3 “Extenda” High Mobility Transporters for the British Army.

18 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Receives Next-Gen Weapon Locating Radars From Saab

Saab has delivered five next-generation Taipan weapon locating radars to the British Army.

12 September

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK’s Ability to Train Own Troops ‘Constrained’ by Ukraine Support: Report

The UK’s National Audit Office has found that the British Army’s ongoing training of Ukrainian soldiers is affecting its capacity to train its own troops.

2 September

Air

Joe Saballa

British Army Expands Soldier Kamikaze Drone Training

The British Army is searching for soldiers with the aptitude to join its new drone academy and potentially become kamikaze drone operators.

Aug- 2024 -

23 August

Arms

Joe Saballa

UK Needs to Regrow Stockpiles to Prevent War With Russia: Former Chief

The UK military must immediately replenish its heavily-diminished stockpiles in order to prevent an “inevitable” war with Russia, the country’s former army chief said.

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