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Counter-poaching troops help with transport of Black Rhino in Malawi

Land January 8, 2020

British counter-poaching forces have assisted with the transport of an endangered Black Rhino from South Africa to Malawi. British troops deployed to Africa to work on counter-poaching operations have taken part in one of the largest translocations of an endangered Black Rhino to date. Troops from the 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha ...

EDA releases defence data report

Land January 3, 2020

The EDA has released a Defence Data Report assessing expenditure, research, investment, and procurement between 2017-2018. The European Defence Agency (EDA) has released a Defence Data Report covering 2018-2019 presenting key findings and analysis. The first part of the report examines total defence expenditure during that time. It reports that between ...

DASA launches competition to develop autonomous systems to help troops cross water

Land January 2, 2020

DASA has launched a competition to find autonomous systems for reconnaissance and surveys to help troops crossing water into enemy territory. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a competition to develop autonomous systems to help troops safely and stealthily advance into enemy territory over water. The military need to ...

How 3D printing is becoming a part of defence

Land December 31, 2019

Across many sectors, 3D printing is becoming a more integral way of manufacturing, and its influence is growing in the defence industry. Additive Manufacturing, or 3D printing, allows parts to be created quickly and cheaply for repairs, prototypes, and replacement components. Parts can be created which conform to specific standards and ...