Friday 18 October, 2024

Neil Ritchie

Neil Ritchie is the founder and editor of DefenceToday.com. Neil has a keen interest in the UK armed forces and national security issues as well as global defence procurement and cyber security matters. He also researches and writes about Scottish and military history.

Czechia to purchase 24 F-35 aircraft

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has announced that the Czech government has given the green light to purchase 24 F-35A fighter aircraft. The move is aimed at enhancing the country's military capabilities and improving...

British Army prepares for largest exercise in 20 years

The British Army is gearing up for its largest land exercise for over twenty years which will see around 8000 troops taking part. Exercise Iron Titan will focus on the support elements of the 3rd...

Elbit Systems awarded contract to supply 120mm tank ammunition

Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $115 million to supply tank ammunition to an undisclosed NATO country. The contract will be performed over a period of three years and...

HENSOLDT to equip US Coast Guard with naval radars

HENSOLDT, a provider of sensor solutions, will equip the US Coast Guard's "Legend" class National Security Cutter (NSC) with its TRS-3D multi-mode naval radar. The US Coast Guard recently awarded HENSOLDT a follow-on contract...

Kongsberg to deliver additional CROWS to US Army

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received a new order from the US Army for 409 Commonly Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) along with spares and support. The order is worth USD 94 million (NOK...

First shipment of US Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine

According to US officials, the first batch of 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks promised to Ukraine by the Biden administration has been delivered ahead of schedule. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that...