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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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Military Capabilities

NATO deploys AWACS aircraft to Lithuania

In response to Russian military activity near NATO's borders, the alliance will temporarily deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance aircraft to Šiauliai, Lithuania. The first of two aircraft arrived on 28 September...
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Air Platforms

Australia retires troubled Taipan helicopter

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 29 September that it was retiring its MRH-30 Taipan helicopter fleet ahead of schedule. The decision follows a crash in July which killed four crew members. The fleet...
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Land Platforms

Slovakia takes delivery of Patria 8×8 AMVs

The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported on 26 September that the first Patria 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) XP has been delivered to Slovakia. A total of 76 AMV XP vehicles are expected...
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Air Systems

Collins Aerospace selected to provide Large Area Display Typhoon cockpit

BAE Systems has chosen RTX business Collins Aerospace to provide Large Area Display technology for future Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft cockpits. This ultra-high-definition display will be integrated into BAE Systems' Project Medulla, a rapid capability...
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Air Systems

BAE Systems receives contract to sustain F-22 digital EWS

Lockheed Martin has signed a five-year contract with BAE Systems to sustain the AN/ALR-94 digital electronic warfare system for the F-22 Raptor. BAE Systems will continue to manage repairs and upgrades, logistics, test equipment...
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall to build Panther tanks in Hungary

German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall Group will complete the development and begin production of its new KF51 Panther main battle tank (MBT) in Hungary, according to reports in the German newspaper Handelsblatt. Handelsblatt reported that Hungary...
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Air Platforms

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...
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Military Capabilities

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...
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