UK acquires first fleet of autonomous ground vehicle systems

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory have announced the purchase of five new autonomous land vehicle systems.

Gaming tech trialed for UK Armed Forces training

The Ministry of Defence say that trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite.

Statement from NATO on COVID-19

NATO have released a statement regarding Coronavirus.

Saab to provide Mid-Life Extension for UK ‘Arthur’ Systems

Saab has received an order from the Ministry of Defence for a mid-life extension and support for the Arthur weapon locating system.

Work underway to replace AS-90 self propelled gun

It has been revealed that "work is underway" to replace the AS-90 155mm self-propelled gun.

British Army ‘evacuate’ 400 in exercise

The British Army say it has been rehearsing the skills needed to move endangered people out of the way of disease, a natural disaster or conflict. 

British Army recruitment ‘highest in recent years’

The British Army say it is on course to hit recruitment targets as the number of applications rise. 

New tech recognizes far away faces in the dark

The tech uses artificial intelligence, machine learning techniques, and state-of-the-art infrared cameras to identify facial patterns by using heat signatures.

US Army purchases additional 155mm BONUS munitions

The U.S. Army is buying additional advanced BONUS munitions manufactured by BAE Systems and Nexter of France. 

US Army modernises its biometric processing capabilities

US Soldiers patrolling critical checkpoints overseas will have an improved biometrics tool to help identify persons of interest in real time, say the US Army.

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