Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 – have taken place in Germany, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge. With advanced survivability and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of state-of-the-art technology, making it the most lethal and survivable ...
Saab has signed an initial three-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, for the provision of support to Live Simulation systems with ILT-D (Instrumented Live Training), valued at £60M and options to extend until 2030. The ILT-D contract, replaces the previous DFWES (Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator) contract. ILT-D supports ...
Ajax, the British Army’s new generation of armoured fighting vehicle, successfully illustrated its capacity to operate in extreme cold weather and snow (temperatures plummeted as low as -36 degrees Celsius), as well as firing on the move with accuracy. In doing so, HCR marked a significant milestone in becoming the first ...
In the context of an ever more dangerous world, the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, has delivered a major speech at Lancaster House, to set out his vision for the UK to deter threats, lead among allies, and defend the UK. Following recent targeted Royal Air ...