A new specialised infantry Gurkha battalion will be established and begin recruiting later this year. The new Gurkha battalion will complete plans set out in the 2015 Defence Review to establish five new specialised infantries. The 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles will focus on providing training and specialised services. The new units will ...
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Romania Defence Minister Gabriel Les have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance defence co-operation between the two countries. Welcoming Mr Les on his first visit to the UK as Defence Minister, Mr Williamson hosted discussions on issues of shared interest between the two NATO Allies ...
Saab and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command have signed a three-year deal for deliveries of virtual simulators for marksmanship and basic combat training with associated maintenance. The contract is part of the Finnish Armed Forces’ Training 2020 Programme, with the virtual training simulators to be in full-scale use in 2021. The ...
BAE Systems has today confirmed it is offering its CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) to Australia in response to the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability Request for Tender. The project team will be led by BAE Systems’ Sweden-based combat vehicles business and supported by BAE Systems Australia. A total ...