QinetiQ conclude Medusa Technology Assessment Programme
Dstl and QinetiQ say they have completed trials to assess a system to protect combat vehicles and their occupants.
Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme decision due late 2020
The Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme is designed to extend the tanks life to 2035.
NATO Response Force Land Component command passes to Eurocorps
Eurocorps have officially assumed responsibility as NATO Response Force Land Component for 2020.
BAE test SPIKE LR anti-tank guided missile on CV90
BAE Systems say it has successfully fired an integrated, long-range anti-tank guided missile from the CV90.
80 Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers test positive for drugs over two years
A total of 30 service personnel failed drug tests in the first 10 months of 2019 while 50 tested positive for drugs in 2018.
Ministry of Defence donates 14000 meals to UK charities
The Ministry of Defence has donated thousands of unused ration packs.
BAE receives order from US Army for additional M109A7 Howitzers
This order brings the total number of vehicle sets — M109A7 howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers — to 156, and the total contract value to $1.16 billion.
US Army preparing for largest European deployment in decades
The US Army is planning its biggest deployment to Europe in 25 years, with 37,000 allied troops planned to take part in a massive force projection exercise.
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile successful in first flight test
Lockheed Martin say it has successfully tested its next-generation long-range missile designed for the U.S. Army's Precision Strike Missile programme.
British Army airborne gunners demonstrate manoeuvre by air
The British Army say that airborne gunners have worked with Royal Air Force helicopters to demonstrate their ability to manoeuvre by air.