BAE boosts M109 Howitzer range with cannon upgrade
BAE Systems has successfully fired 155-millimeter projectiles using a modified M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer equipped with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon.
NATO’s multinational Slovakia battlegroup ‘combat ready’
The Multinational Battle Group Slovakia has earned NATO Combat Ready status, following its performance in the certification exercise Strong Cohesion 2023.
The intensive three-day drill...
UK announces £100m military support for Ukraine
The UK is providing Ukraine with a military support package worth over £100m to assist with clearing minefields in addition the MSI-DS Terrahawk Paladin for drone protection.
The Gaza-Israel conflict so far – Key events
The IDF reportedly struck 500 targets in the Gaza Strip overnight.
UK troops boost NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo
This move is in response to the violent attack on Kosovo Police on 24 September, intensifying regional tensions.
Labour promise to ‘rearm Britain’ in speech
At the Labour Party Conference, Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey shed light on the party's approach to defence.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol begins
Renowned globally, the exercise is considered by many as NATO’s most challenging patrolling test.
First Archer artillery gun for British Army arrives in UK
Designed by BAE Systems Bofors in Sweden, the UK expects four more Archers by year's end, with the remaining batch due by spring 2024.
Conflict breaks out in Israel and Gaza
In the early hours, a series of rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, targeting various locations within Israel.
Sunak tweet debunked; Czechs sent first tanks to Ukraine
The United Kingdom was the first country to pledge Western tanks to Ukraine, however, the distinction of being the first to provide tanks goes to the Czech Republic.
