British Army • Page 4 of 21

May- 2024 -

15 May

Land

An FV107 Scimitar armored tracked reconnaissance vehicle fleet is seen in the middle of a plains. The vehicle is painted camouflage brown and green. A soldier wearing protective goggles and a green helmet is seen peeking out from the vehicle's hatch. The background is out of focus but appears to be a forested area.

Juster Domingo

UK to Dispose of All FV107 Scimitar Reconnaissance Vehicles

The UK has announced plans to dispose of its entire FV107 Scimitar armored tracked reconnaissance vehicle fleet.

14 May

Technology

A British Army soldier examines the 3D printer's output. He holds a sheet of metal with the printed white product attached to it. It is likely a spare part for a military equipment. The soldier is wearing brown camo fatigues. The 3D printer is approximately the size of a photo booth, with riveted sheet metal finishings and some panels painted moss green.

Juster Domingo

British Army Uses 3D Printers for Spare Part Production in NATO Exercise

The UK has produced spare parts and modifications to military equipment using 3D printers during NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender.

3 May

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Newcastle Firm to Develop MLRS Training Simulator for British Army

Newcastle-based tech firm VRAI has clinched a $362,000 contract to develop a Multi Launch Rocket System tactical simulator for the British Army.

Apr- 2024 -

26 April

Arms

A KNDS Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm is seen on a grassy and sandy area. The eight-wheeled vehicle is painted with textured green and brown camouflage. Its turret is jutting forwards from the back. In the ground, trees and bushes grow scattered.

Juster Domingo

Germany, UK to Collaborate on RCH 155 for Mobile Fires Platform Program

The UK is set to collaborate with Germany on the development of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) wheeled artillery system.

23 April

Commentary

Grenadier Guardsman from British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) take part in a joint exercise (Ex Cape Bayonet) at Port San Carlos, Falkland Islands

William Morris

No, Conscription Will Not Fix Britain’s Army Crisis

British policymakers are awakening to the need for rapid military expansion but universal conscription should be ruled out as solution.

12 April

Europe

Two camouflaged soldiers appear to be wearing Saab's live training equipment, which tracks the soldiers during training with laser and geometric pairing technology. Various black straps and sensors can be seen attached to their helmets.

Juster Domingo

British Army Taps Saab for Live Training Upgrades

The UK has signed a $75-million deal with Saab to improve its live training capabilities with laser and geometric pairing technology.

4 April

Air

A casualty handling simulation was carried out at Salisbury Plain.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Upskills Airborne Medics for Global Response

The British Army has trained airborne medical personnel for international deployment at Salisbury Plain in Southern England.

3 April

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Conducts Surprise Readiness Check of Global Response Force

The British Army has initiated a no-notice readiness check of its Global Response Force amid the escalating tensions in the region.

Mar- 2024 -

15 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Troops in ‘Major Warfighting Experiment’

Hundreds of British soldiers are currently in the US to participate in a “major warfighting experiment” in preparation for the future of warfare.

11 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK ‘No Credible Plan’ to Deliver Desired Military Capabilities: Report

The UK Ministry of Defence does not have a credible plan to fund an ambitious 10-year defense spending initiative to deliver desired military capabilities.

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