British Army

Dec- 2024 -

17 December

Land

Rheinmetall Supplies 20 Military Support Trucks for British Army

The British Army has received the first 20 of 500 support trucks from Rheinmetall as part of an ongoing effort to expand the military’s ground-based logistics fleet.

12 December

Technology

Joe Saballa

UK’s Wolfhound-Mounted Laser Weapon Roasts Dozens of Drones in Recent Test

The British Army has demonstrated the capability of its new high-energy laser weapon to neutralize multiple drone threats during a live-fire trial.

11 December

Arms

Pictured at night is the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) firing at Kirkcudbright Ranges. Army Reserve Royal Artillery Regiment has been firing one of the Army's most sophisticated weapons platforms, in the southwest of Scotland this week. Reserve soldiers from 101 Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, fired the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at Kirkcudbright Ranges on the Solway coast, in Dumfries and Galloway. This is the first time in the last 15 years, that the GMLRS has been fired in Scotland. The GMLRS is a self-propelled, armoured missile and rocket launcher, which can fire 12 rounds per minute to a distance of up to 180 miles. It is one of the Royal Artillery's most powerful weapons. The reservists, who only get to fire live MLRS very rarely, were doing so as part of their Annual Deployment Exercise, which sees them practice all of their basic soldier and specialist Artillery skills for two weeks. This is in addition to the training they get on Drill Nights at their Army Reserve Centres, and on weekend exercises and deployments.

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Orders Smoke Dischargers for British Army Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

NATO has contracted ISTEC to deliver smoke discharger systems for the British Army’s new M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

3 December

Exercises

Joe Saballa

UK Military Simulates Full-Scale War With Constant Supply Chain Disruptions

The UK military has launched a week-long simulation of a full-scale conflict to assess its ability to carry out combat missions despite anticipated supply chain disruptions.

Nov- 2024 -

22 November

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK to Phase Out Warships, Choppers, and Drones in Sweeping Defense Cuts

The UK has unveiled plans to decommission Royal Navy warships, helicopters, and drones to free up budget for other key defense initiatives.

22 November

Exercises

Christine Casimiro

British Army Fires Archer Howitzer for First Time in NATO Exercise in Finland

The British Army has completed the first live firing of the Archer mobile howitzer during NATO’s Exercise Dynamic Front 25 in Finland.

19 November

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Buys 10,000 TALON Sights to Boost Night-Fighting Capability

The British Army has placed an order for up to 10,000 TALON Fused Weapon Sights to be integrated into its standard-issue rifles.

Oct- 2024 -

31 October

Middle East

A British soldier holding a gun in ready combat position during training exercises

Christine Casimiro

Saab to Enhance British Army Training in Oman With $26M Contract

Swedish defense company Saab has received an amended contract worth 20 million British pounds ($26 million) for expanded support of the British Army’s live training in Oman.

23 October

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK to Send Challenger 3 Tanks to Defend Estonia

A British Army brigade will be assigned to Estonia along with newly-acquired and yet-to-be inducted weapon platforms such as the Challenger 3 main battle tank.

22 October

Europe