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British Army extend Jackal 3 HMT order with 53 more vehicles

Image of the new ‘extenda’ Jackal 3(E) High Mobility Transporter (HMT). The British Army have extended an original order for 70 conventional Jackal 3 vehicles with a follow-up for 53…

John Hill September 20, 2024

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British Army’s Ajax AFV undertakes hot weather trials in desert heat

An Ajax AFV on display at DVD 2024. Credit: Richard Thomas The British Army’s Ajax armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) has undertaken hot weather trials in recent weeks, as the platform…

Richard Thomas September 20, 2024

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France orders eight SAMP/T NG systems

France, through OCCAR, launch the serial production of eight SAMP/T NG systems for the French Air and Space Forces. Credit: Thales. France’s Armed Forces Minister, Sébastian Lecornu, announced the production…

John Hill September 19, 2024

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UK consortium use digital twin tech to test crewed-uncrewed vehicles

An animated impression of the hybrid force concept playing out in the battlespace. Credit: Thales. The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, or Dstl, has contracted a consortium led by…

John Hill September 19, 2024

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KNDS will sustain all of Canada’s Leopard 2 tanks

Image of a Canadian Leopard 2A4 firing a shell. Credit: Canadian Army. Canada has contracted KNDS Germany to sustain the Leopard 2 family of main battle tanks (MBTs) in active…

John Hill September 19, 2024

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Supacat develop “tactical” LMV suitable for special forces

The LMV is able to be air-transportable by CH-47 heavy-lift helicopters, or fixed-wing transporters. Credit: Supacat UK military vehicle manufacturer Supacat has unveiled two new platforms that could potentially fill…

Richard Thomas September 19, 2024

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British Army to surge M270 MLRS fleet to over 70 vehicles

The British Army will more than double its fleet of M270 MLRS platforms by the end of the decade. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright The British Army looks set complete a…

Richard Thomas September 18, 2024

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US missile system not leaving PH yet

‘LANDMARK DEPLOYMENT’ The US Army’s Typhon Mid-Range Capability missile system arrived at an undisclosed location in northern Luzon on April 11 for the “Salaknib” exercises. —USARPAC MANILA, Philippines — The…

cbuban September 17, 2024

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Japan’s defence budget sees 19.3% growth from 2020-2024

Soldiers from Japan marching alongside an armoured vehicle at the Zentuji military base. Source: akiyoko/Shutterstock Japan’s defence budget grew at a CAGR of 19.3% from 2020 to 2024 despite economic…

Harry McNeil September 17, 2024

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Rocket Lab USA sees highest filings and grants during June in Q2 2024

Rocket Lab USA has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with one publication in Q2 2024The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent grants with nearly 100% of…

kgi-admin September 17, 2024