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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 Weapons

MBDA unveils new VSHORAD at Farnborough 2024

MBDA is presenting its new MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defence System) VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) solution at the Farnborough International Airshow for the first time. The system is currently being developed for...
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Land Weapons

First trial of high-powered laser weapon on British Army vehicle

The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully fired a high-powered laser energy weapon from a British Army combat vehicle for the first time. The groundbreaking trial was carried out at the Dstl...
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Air Platforms

US Air Force contracts Boeing to enhance capabilities of KC-46A

Boeing has been granted a USD 16.8 million contract by the US Air Force (USAF) for software and data improvements for the KC-46A, which will enhance the operational readiness and capabilities of the advanced...
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Air Platforms

Sustainable aviation fuel approved for Boeing-built military aircraft

Boeing has provided guidance to defence customers that company-produced military aircraft can utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at currently approved levels of up to a 50% blend with traditional fuel. This guidance, announced at...
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Air Systems

European Common Radar System Mark 2 completes ground-based testing

A ground-based testing programme has been completed on a Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft equipped with the new European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radar in preparation for flight trials. The engineers at BAE...
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Naval Systems

Type 31 frigates to be equipped with Marins INS

Exail has been selected by Anschutz, a German company specializing in ship navigation systems, to supply Marins inertial navigation systems (INS) for the Royal Navy’s T31 general-purpose frigates. Exail has stated that the Marins INS...
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Military Capabilities

UK government to conduct “root and branch” Strategic Defence Review

The UK's new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has commissioned a "root and branch" review of the UK Armed Forces which will be overseen by Defence Secretary John Healey and headed by former Secretary...
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Cyber Security

NATO to establish new cyber defence centre

NATO is to establish a new cyber defence centre to better protect against ever more sophisticated and increasing cyber threats. The NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre (NICC) will aim to enhance the protection of NATO...
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