The Times : Russian army can outgun British troops on the battlefield
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The Russian military can outgun British troops on the battlefield, the army has admitted in a leaked report laying bare the firepower, hacking technology and propaganda developed by President Putin’s state. The report, seen by The Times, warned that Russian weapons, including rocket launchers and air defence systems, were more powerful than their British equivalents, […]
Griffin helicopter of Royal Air Force burst into flames on a Snowdonia peak
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A Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) B412 Griffin HT1 helicopter made a precautionary mountain top landing after an apparent technical fault prior to catching fire There were 4 military personnel and 1 civilian in the aircraft plus 1 military on the mountain top. All 6 safe & unharmed. Photographs show a fire on the mountain […]
Airbus Helicopter has carried out the first flight of the initial UK MFTS aircraft
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Demanding targets are being met in the build-up to delivery of Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to the UK Military Flying Training System (MFTS). Today, the company has carried out the first flight of the initial UK MFTS aircraft, bringing delivery one step closer. With 12 UK MFTS aircraft already in production at the company’s site in […]
Australian Department of Defence has selected BAE Systems and Rheinmetall to shortlisted for Land 400
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The Australian Department of Defence has selected BAE Systems Australia and Rheinmetall to participate in the next stage of evaluation for LAND 400 Phase 2, Army’s Mounted Combat Reconnaissance capability. That reproted by defenseworld.net. Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Kim Gillis, said both BAE Systems and Rheinmetall have been assessed as offering competitive […]
Theresa May: It would be irresponsible to scrap Trident nuclear programme
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Theresa May has told MPs it would be “an act of gross irresponsibility” for the UK to abandon its nuclear weapons. The prime minister accused critics of the Trident system of being “the first to defend the country’s enemies”. MPs will vote later on whether to renew the UK’s nuclear weapons programme. Labour leader Jeremy […]
General Dynamics awarded contract to update Stores Management System for Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters
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General Dynamics Mission Systems–UK has been awarded a contract by Leonardo Helicopters (previously AgustaWestland Limited) to update the Stores Management Systems (SMS) aboard Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters. The SMS update will introduce new functionality to control two new missile types, previously known as Future Air to Surface Guided Weapon(FASGW)These missile types are the Sea Venom […]
Embraer KC-390 Makes Its International Debut At Farnborough Airshow
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Still in the thick of flight tests, Embraer’sKC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft is flying internationally for the first time on a summer tour of Europe and the Middle East, and making its maiden stop at the Farnborough Airshow. The KC-390, capable of hauling cargo, refueling aircraft, search and rescue operations and medical evacuation, arrived at the […]
Scottish Cavalry roll out with the Jackal
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The Army’s state-of-the-art Jackal armoured reconnaissance vehicles are currently being rolled out on Exercise Wessex Storm, taking place on Salisbury Plain Training area in Wiltshire, reported by army.mod.uk. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG), who have just moved back to the UK after 40 years in Germany, equipped with Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, […]
BAE Systems to supply 32 BvS10 military vehicles for Austria
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BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to produce 32 BvS10 military vehicles for Austria under a government-to-government arrangement with Sweden. With this agreement Austria will benefit from the Swedish government’s selection of the BvS10 in an open international competition. The BvS10 is a highly maneuverable armored vehicle with superior performance for operating in challenging […]
First Royal Air Force F-35B Lightning II fighter jet lands In UK
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The first of the RAF’s new fleet of supersonic £100m fighter jets has touched down in the UK, that reported by news.sky.com. The F-35B Lightning II – the world’s most advanced stealth combat aircraft – arrived on British soil for the first time overnight at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The fighter was piloted by Squadron […]