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9 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

One Button, Any Location: Estonia, US Trial C-UAS Controlled From Anywhere

The Estonian Air Force is putting advanced counter-drone systems through their paces during the week-long Digital Shield exercise, aiming to stay ahead of emerging aerial threats.

9 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Zerov-8 Emerges as Shahed’s New Nemesis, Featuring AI-Powered Detection

Zerov‑8 is Shahed’s new adversary in the sky, combining missile-like speed with drone-like precision and maneuverability.

9 March

Land

Pictured are REME Vehicle Mechanics from ES Bn (Equipment Support Battalion) changing a Power Plant on a CRARRV (Challenger Armoured Recovery Repair Vehicle) using a second CRARRV during Op Herrick 15. The Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV) is a highly evolved armoured vehicle designed to recover and repair damaged tanks on the battlefield. The vehicle has two winches, main and auxiliary, and an Atlas hydraulically operated crane capable of lifting a complete Challenger 2 power pack. A modern, high-tech Army needs highly trained men and women to keep equipment working. The role of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) is to do just that; maintain, repair and manufacture equipment to keep battle winning aircraft, tanks and weapons in fighting order. The REME exists to Ôkeep the punch in the ArmyÕs fistÕ. Every part of the British Army has a REME detachment within it allowing opportunity around the world from Belize, to Canada, to Cyprus, to Kenya. REME has a set ofÊeight trades: Armourer, Recovery Mechanic, Avionics Technician, Electronics Technician, Metalsmith, Vehicle Mechanic, Aircraft Technician and Technical Support Specialist. From repairing Challenger tanks at the forefront of the battle to maintaining the Apache Attack Helicopter, REME keeps up to date with the latest in advanced technologies and complex equipment, constantly evolving our training programme to make the seemingly impossible possible.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Reveals Secret Military Repair Network Inside Ukraine

The UK has disclosed for the first time that it operates four military sustainment facilities inside Ukraine in response to Russia’s aggression, with a fifth site planned.

9 March

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Spain Builds GaN-Based Counter-Battery Radar to Detect Artillery, Rockets

Spain’s next counter-battery radar promises to quickly detect incoming artillery, rockets, and mortars and trace them back to their launch point.

9 March

Asia Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Type 12 missile launcher vehicle.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Prepares to Deploy First Batch of Type 12 Long-Range Missiles in Kyushu

Launchers for the first batch of Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-ship long-range missiles have arrived at an army camp in the country’s southwest, signaling preparations for deployment.

9 March

War

A rare and tense moment as Iranian and Israeli missiles strike each other's territory.

Rojoef Manuel

Iran’s Missile Attacks Down 86% Since Start of US-Israel Ops, Top US General Says

Iran’s missile and drone attacks have dropped sharply since the start of joint US-Israeli strikes.

9 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘A Class of Its Own’: New British Hybrid Drone Can Haul 400-Kg in One Go

Defense giant MBDA has taken part in developing a unique drone capable of carrying nearly half a ton of payload.

9 March

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Christine Casimiro

Chinese Warplanes Return to Taiwan’s ADIZ After Weeklong Absence

China has resumed military flights around Taiwan’s airspace after a seven-day absence, an unusual pause in Beijing’s regular aerial activity near the island.

9 March

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Saab Eyes Portuguese Gripen Production With Local Partner

Saab has signaled a push to deepen industrial cooperation with Portugal by exploring local production of parts for its Gripen fighter should Lisbon decide to replace its F‑16 fleet.

9 March

Arms