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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.
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Land Platforms

Belgium orders Akeron missiles from MBDA

Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder announced on Friday that the Belgian army has placed an order for 761 Akeron anti-tank guided missiles, manufactured by MBDA, to equip its future Jaguar combat vehicles. The Akeron...
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Naval Platforms

Type 31 frigate programme moves into multi-ship build phase

Babcock International Group has laid the keel for HMS Active, the second ship in the Royal Navy's Type 31 frigate programme, marking the beginning of the programme's multi-ship phase, where two warships are being...
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Air Weapons

Elbit Systems awarded contract to supply SkyStriker loitering munitions

An undisclosed European country has awarded Elbit Systems a contract worth $95 million to supply them with SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) over a two-year period. Elbit Systems will provide several hundred SkyStriker units as...
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Infantry Weapons

Pentagon places order for more AT4 systems, Carl-Gustaf ammunition

Saab has received an extension on its framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for AT4 systems and Carl-Gustaf ammunition. The agreement was originally signed in 2019 and this extension will allow...
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C4ISR: Land

Nir-Or to provide situational awareness system for IDF armoured Bulldozers

Nir-Or, a subsidiary of IMCO Group, has announced that it has been selected to provide cutting-edge situational awareness technology to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for use in their armoured bulldozers. The innovative system,...
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Military Capabilities

NATO surveillance drone on first mission over Finland

A NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force (NAGSF) RQ-4D drone completed its first mission over Finland, the Alliance’s newest member. This mission took place as NATO Air Forces increase reconnaissance missions on the Alliance's eastern borders...
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Training & Simulation

Elbit Systems to provide artillery and mortar simulators to British Army

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Elbit Systems UK a contract to develop and supply artillery and mortar training simulators for the British Army. The Interim Indirect Fire Simulation (IIDFS) will be given...
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Land Platforms

Oxley Group awarded LED contract for Challenger 3 tank

Oxley Group has solidified its position as the leader in the worldwide vehicle lighting market after being awarded a contract worth about £1.39M by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for LED lighting for the...
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