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Jul- 2024 -

23 July

Air

BAE Unveils ‘Evolved’ Design of Futuristic Tempest Fighter Jet

BAE Systems has unveiled a new concept model of its Tempest next-generation fighter aircraft featuring an “evolved design."

22 July

Technology

Joe Saballa

British Army Testing Wearable Laser Detection, Drone Control Tech

The British Army is testing a handful of new, wearable military technologies, including those that can detect lasers and control drones.

Jun- 2024 -

18 June

Air

Ronald Watkins

Systecon to Support Global Combat Air Programme Life Cycle Management

Swedish software and tech services provider Systecon has announced its support for the Global Combat Air Programme.

17 June

Europe

Joe Saballa

Only Half of Weapons Pledged to Ukraine Have Actually Arrived: Think Tank

Only about half of weapons and military equipment pledged to Ukraine by its Western allies have actually been delivered to the war-torn nation.

May- 2024 -

23 May

Technology

A Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS) capability is seen with its screen displaying various details about its weapon's positioning (eastings, northings, height, zone, etc.). The screen has 32 buttons on its frame. Various mechanisms are seen on the back of the system. The whole unit is painted grayish green.

Juster Domingo

Leonardo Signs Italy, UK Artillery Pointing System Supply Deals

Leonardo has signed contracts with Italy and the UK to supply their forces with its Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS).

15 May

Land

An FV107 Scimitar armored tracked reconnaissance vehicle fleet is seen in the middle of a plains. The vehicle is painted camouflage brown and green. A soldier wearing protective goggles and a green helmet is seen peeking out from the vehicle's hatch. The background is out of focus but appears to be a forested area.

Juster Domingo

UK to Dispose of All FV107 Scimitar Reconnaissance Vehicles

The UK has announced plans to dispose of its entire FV107 Scimitar armored tracked reconnaissance vehicle fleet.

14 May

Technology

A British Army soldier examines the 3D printer's output. He holds a sheet of metal with the printed white product attached to it. It is likely a spare part for a military equipment. The soldier is wearing brown camo fatigues. The 3D printer is approximately the size of a photo booth, with riveted sheet metal finishings and some panels painted moss green.

Juster Domingo

British Army Uses 3D Printers for Spare Part Production in NATO Exercise

The UK has produced spare parts and modifications to military equipment using 3D printers during NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender.

10 May

Europe

A soldier wearing camouflage fatigues and a General Service Respirator mask is seen using a wired device the size of a small tablet in a pile of rubble.

Juster Domingo

English Firm to Supply $41M in Respirators to UK Armed Forces

Avon Protection has signed a $41-million deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to continue supplying General Service Respirators (GSRs).

7 May

Sea

An artist's rendering of a Fleet Solid Support Ship. The gray ship is seen sailing in calm, deep blue waters.

Juster Domingo

Hensoldt to Provide Sensor Systems to UK Fleet Solid Support Ships

Hensoldt has been chosen to equip the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary's upcoming Fleet Solid Support ships with surveillance and navigation systems.

7 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 Operators Graduate

UK Royal Air Force personnel have graduated as crewmen of the Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aircraft system for completing an introductory course.

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