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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 military history. Neil can be found on Bluesky: @neilritchie.bsky.social
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin to participate in UK’s New Medium Helicopter Requirement

Lockheed Martin announced its intention to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition where the company outlined its team...
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Industry News

Saab opens new radar production facility in UK

Saab has opened a new radar production facility in Fareham as part of its growth strategy in the United Kingdom with the new work expected to contribute 100-150 jobs as it expands. Saab UK's Sensor...
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Land Platforms

Russia to restart T-80 production

Oleksandr Potapov, the General Director of Russian main battle tank (MBT) manufacturer Uralvagonzavod has stated that the company plans to restart the production of the T-80 MBT at the request of the Russian Ministry...
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh files protest over U.S. Army’s JLTV contract

Oshkosh Defense announced on 6 March that it has filed a formal bid protest with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) over the U.S. Army’s recent decision to award AM General the Joint Light...
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Land Platforms

Norway orders 54 new Leopard 2 main battle tanks

The Norwegian military procurement authority NDMA has commissioned German defence company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann with delivering 54 Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks (MBTs). The vehicles are scheduled for delivery from 2026 to 2028. Norway will initially...
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Uncategorized

Rheinmetall to supply Gepard ammunition to Ukraine

German defence company Rheinmetall announced on 15 February that it has been tasked by the German Ministry of Defence to produce 35mm ammunition for the German-built Gepard tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft system in service with...
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Flashpoints

Norway to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Norway's Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram stated that Norway will donate eight German-made Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and up to four support vehicles to Ukraine along with funds for ammunition and spare parts. The...
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Military Capabilities

45 Commando spearhead Austere Wolf 2022

Royal Marines of Arbroath-based 45 Commando spearheaded the UK’s largest combined amphibious exercises in years as they cleared the way for a formidable joint force to land in Cyprus. The Royal Navy said the exercise,...
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