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17 September

A British soldier uses a L11A1 Machine Gun

UK to Boost L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun Firepower

The UK has awarded FN Herstal a $27.3 million contract to upgrade its iconic L111A1 heavy machine guns to boost firepower for the British Army and Royal Navy.

17 September

Americas

Japan Air Self Defense Force fleet participating in Operation Atlantic Eagles.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Deploys F-15 Fighters to NATO Bases in Europe and North America

Japan has sent fighter jets to NATO bases in the US and Canada, followed by the UK and Germany, as part of Operation “Atlantic Eagles.”

17 September

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales, BAE Systems to Collaborate on Next-Gen UK Submarine Sonar

Thales and BAE Systems have entered a new phase of their partnership to advance next-generation submarine sonar capabilities for the UK.

16 September

Americas

An L3Harris T4 explosive ordnance disposal robot is displayed on a flat, rocky area with bushes in the background. The robot has tracked wheels similar to a tank, two arms resesembling a mantis' raptorial legs, and a crane mechanism with a mechanical claw at the end. The unit is painted brown-yellow.

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Receives First Batch of L3Harris T4 Bomb Disposal Robots

The UK Ministry of Defence has received the first batch of L3Harris T4 multi-mission bomb disposal unmanned ground vehicles.

15 September

Europe

PGZ and BAE will build a 155mm artillery shell facility in Poland

Giulia Bernacchi

PGZ, BAE Partner to Build 155mm Artillery Shell Facility in Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and BAE Systems have formed a partnership to build a 155mm artillery ammunition production facility in Poland.

15 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

Royal Navy Declares T-150, Peregrine Drones Ready for Frontline Operations

The Royal Navy has declared two drones, the Malloy T-150 uncrewed air system and the Peregrine rotary-wing uncrewed aerial system, to be ready for frontline operations.

12 September

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Ukraine Deepen Industrial Ties With Military Tech-Sharing Accord

The UK and Ukraine have signed a technology-sharing agreement to jointly develop modern military equipment, strengthening security, innovation, and economic growth for both nations.

12 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Announces $543M Google Cloud Classified Info Contract

The UK government said Thursday it has agreed a £400 million ($543 million) contract with Google Cloud under a partnership to share classified information with the US, days before President Donald Trump's visit.

11 September

Arms