Mental health related discharges triple in British Army

The number of British Army personnel discharged due to depression has tripled in the past 6 years, figures show. 

Over half of British public ‘would not feel safe’ in autonomous vehicles

New research reveals that over half of UK citizens (57%) would not feel safe riding in a self-driving vehicle.

Elbit Systems complete delivery of JTAC and FST simulator to British Army

Elbit Systems UK recently completed delivery of a mobile Close Air Support (CAS) and joint fires simulator to the British Army.

US Army selects BAE for $474m Howitzer support contract

BAE Systems land and armaments business has landed a potential $474.1m contract to provide support services for the U.S. Army.

Capita ‘could lose’ recruitment contract says Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that the Ministry of Defence has looked at the possibility of taking the armed forces recruitment contract back in-house.

Germany to lead NATO high readiness force

German forces have now taken the lead for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), providing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days.

BAE Systems wins 155mm ammunition competition for the British Army

BAE Systems has won a contract to supply 155mm Smoke and Illuminating artillery rounds to the Ministry of Defence.

Northrop Grumman showcases active protection system for the US Army

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated Vehicle Active Protection System technologies against Anti-Tank Guided Munitions during a US Army exercise.

Soldier “unfairly targeted” by Mail on Sunday article

The British Army's Infantry Battle School (IBS) has told the UK Defence Journal that a soldier was "unfairly targeted" by a Mail On Sunday article after she failed a fitness test last week. 

Rheinmetall and BAE create UK based land systems joint venture

Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have announced that they have signed an agreement to create a joint UK based military vehicle design, manufacturing and support business.

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Rising injury reporting rates in British Armed Forces

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