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Jan- 2023 -

16 January

A mighty Trojan Tank belonging to 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, cuts through the sand on Operation Hamkari in Afghanistan. The AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) is used in conjuction with other vehicles and the Python weapon system for clearing IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). The bulk of British military operations in Afghanistan are concentrated in central Helmand. But Royal Engineers have spent the past two months lending their awesome capabilities to Afghan and US forces clearing a key area of Kandahar province. Since September, 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), have provided close engineering support to the 2nd Battalion of the US ArmyÕs 502nd Regiment, and their partnered Afghan National Army kandak, in KandaharÕs Zharay district. Zharay district contains the Horn of Panjwai, an insurgent stronghold from where attacks on Kandahar City have been enabled and supported, and Sangsar, the Taleban's spiritual birthplace and former home of Mullah Omar. Under this effort, known as Operation HAMKARI - or as the soldiers call it "The Battle of Kandahar" - the intent has been to defeat insurgent elements and increase Afghan government influence across the area, as well as enable development west of Kandahar City.

Babcock Introduces 3D Printed Metal Spare Parts for British Fleet

Babcock International Group has introduced its first 3D-printed metal parts for the British Army’s Titan and Trojan fleets.

13 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

British Army Orders Micro-Drones From Elbit Systems

The British Army has ordered an unspecified number of Magni-X micro-unmanned aerial systems from Elbit Systems UK.

11 January

Air

3 AAC train with the new Apache AH-64E on Exercise Talon Guardian.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Trials New Apache Helicopter in Frontline Operations

The British Army has trialed its new AH-60E Apache helicopter with frontline service deployment at a recent exercise in Northumberland.

10 January

War

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Considering Sending First Western Tanks to Ukraine: Report

The UK is considering sending Challenger II tanks to Ukraine, potentially overcoming the West’s previous reluctance to send “offensive” weapons to Kyiv.

Dec- 2022 -

23 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

Palantir Awarded $90M Deal to Bolster UK Military Intelligence Capabilities

Palantir has been awarded a $90-million contract to support the British military’s intelligence-gathering capabilities.

23 December

Air

Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned aircraft systems

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Romania Orders Seven Watchkeeper X UAS From Elbit

Israeli aerospace firm Elbit Systems will deliver seven Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to Romania.

19 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin to Provide 250 Mini Drones for British Army

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to supply more than 250 mini drones for the British Army.

9 December

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Saab to Provide British Army With Next-Gen Anti-Tank Systems

The UK has awarded Saab a contract to provide next-generation light anti-tank weapons for the British Army.

1 December

Technology

British Army operating in GPS-denied location.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Trials Rafael’s Latest Navigation System in GPS-Denied Scenarios

The British Army has tested a new navigation capability from Israel’s Rafael in environments without access to GPS.

1 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Unveils New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Mobilization

Britain unveiled a new round of sanctions on Russian officials over the war in Ukraine, targeting those spearheading mobilization efforts.

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