UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle plan
The UK and Norway have formally joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, becoming its sixth and seventh members alongside Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark.
Britain’s new Challenger tank to finish trials next year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that trials for the British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank are planned to conclude by the end of 2026.
Man found guilty of possessing bomb-making video
Adam Mahmood was arrested at his home in April 2024 in connection with disseminating extremist material.
UK forces receive first batch of L3Harris T4 bomb robots
The Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the first batch of L3Harris T4 bomb disposal robots under a £32 million programme, the department announced.
UK to field swarm of AI drones within five years
Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirming that drones and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) will be fielded in high numbers over the next five years.
Britain’s Heavy Machine Guns get £20m upgrade in FN UK deal
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) confirmed the ten-year deal this week, saying it would not only keep the weapon relevant but also bolster the UK’s industrial base.
Healey: UK must bring industry in earlier to speed delivery
In response to a question from the UK Defence Journal at DSEI, Defence Secretary John Healey set out how the Ministry of Defence intends to work more closely with industry to accelerate the delivery of military capabilities.
Babcock unveils AI tool to speed battlefield intelligence
Nomad is an AI communications intelligence tool that, according to the company, will allow frontline forces to process and act on information in real time.
MBDA unveils 120mm gun-launched missile concept at DSEI
MBDA has used #DSEI2025 to showcase a new concept for a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile designed to be fired from NATO-standard 120mm smoothbore tank guns.
BDT UK partners with Cambridge Precision on rifle bid
Beretta Defence Technologies UK (BDT UK) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambridge Precision to manufacture key components for its Project Grayburn bid to replace the SA80 rifle. #DSEI2025
