MoD awards £46M contract for Challenger 2 life extension project competition

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts to BAE Systems and Rheinmetall Land Systeme GmbH to progress the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project.

Training of Ukrainian Armed Forces extended

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon also confirmed that the British forces currently based in the country are due to exceed their training target.

WATCH: Inside a Challenger 2 tank as the main gun is fired

Exclusive footage shows the inside of a British Army Challenger 2 tank as it fires its main gun.

Britain to deploy rocket artillery to the Russian border

The deployment to Estonia is also likely to include Warrior armoured fighting vehicles, unmanned aircraft and Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks.

Defence Secretary announces £1.1 billion Army investment

The Defence Secretary has announced that over £1.1 billion will be invested in creating new accommodation and facilities to meet the needs of the Army.

British tanks heading to Estonia

Challenger tanks, Warrior armoured fighting vehicles, unmanned aircraft and 800 troops will deploy to Estonia to counter Russia.

Female soldiers to crew British tanks in 2017

Female soldiers are to be allowed to join tank crews for the first time.

UK-led exercise maintains NATO high readiness

Exercise Trident Juncture tests the NATO Response Force and how allies respond to a crisis situation.

British troops to bolster NATO mission in Kosovo

British troops will travel to Eastern Europe early next year to join the NATO Kosovo Force. KFOR’s mission is to maintain safety, security and freedom of...

Reserves defend Wales against forces from Malaysia, Japan and Ireland

Soldiers from three different continents came together to simulate a battle for an airfield and power station in North Wales.

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