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22 October

3 Medical Regiment Role 1 validation training Army medics have been training to give life-saving care – even under fire. Full-time Regulars and spare-time Reservists, including those of Preston-based 3 Medical Regiment, have this week been tested on the frozen North Luffenham training area in the Midlands. A battlefield environment was simulated using blank ammunition and actors, but Combat Medical Technicians know that one day they might be asked to do it for real. The ‘care under fire’ scenario is designed to see how medics will react while attending to a casualty under a hail of bullets. Soldiers must apply immediate first aid and carry the wounded, including the casualty’s 40kg of kit, whilst others provide covering fire. Extra tests staged during the training examined their ability to treat conditions as varied as chest infections and gunshot wounds, all from nothing more than a tent. Once completed, the exercise qualifies the Army Medical Services’ first responders to fulfil their role anywhere in the world. Photographer: Sergeant Donald Todd (RLC) / MoD Crown Copyright read less

British Army Combines Three Healthcare Corps for Modern Warfighter Support

The British Army has combined three healthcare corps to further address the advanced medical requirements of warfighters.

22 October

War

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Netherlands Announces More DITA Self-Propelled Howitzers for Ukraine

The Netherlands has ordered an additional batch of six DITA self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine from the Czech Republic.

22 October

Europe

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Rohde & Schwarz to Equip German Warships With Electronic Support Measures

Rohde & Schwarz has been commissioned to supply and integrate communications and radar electronic support measures for the German Navy's F124 Sachsen class frigates.

22 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Buy Advanced US Missiles in $4.7B Deal

Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific.

21 October

Europe

The installation ceremony for Commander Task Force Baltic (CTF Baltic) in Rostock, tasked with planning maritime operations and exercises

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Opens NATO Naval Command Center on Baltic Sea

Germany has inaugurated a new NATO naval command center to boost defense readiness in the Baltic Sea region as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

21 October

Middle East

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD interceptor

Staff Writer With AFP

Advanced US Missile System ‘in Place’ in Israel: Pentagon

An advanced THAAD missile defense battery is now "in place" in Israel, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said, as Washington seeks to help shield the country against Iranian attacks.

21 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

SpearUAV Launches Viper Top-Attack Drone Interceptor

Israel-based SpearUAV has unveiled the latest in its Viper family of loitering munitions designed to protect land vehicles and installations from top-attack weapons.

21 October

Americas

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Northrop Unveils Jackal Next-Gen Precision Strike Missile

Northrop Grumman has unveiled a turbojet-powered precision strike missile that can accommodate both lethal and nonlethal payloads for a range of functions.

21 October

Arms