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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, defence procurement and global security matters. He also researches and writes about military history. Neil can be found on Bluesky: @neilritchie.bsky.social
C4ISR

Sweden orders Giraffe 4A radar systems from Saab

Saab has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Giraffe 4A radar systems along with related services for the Swedish Armed Forces. The total value of the order is...
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Air Platforms

Protector RG Mk1 enters service with Royal Air Force

The Protector RG Mk1, the first Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) that is authorised to fly in UK Airspace, has entered service with the Royal Air Force. The RAF stated that this programme milestone was...
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Air Platforms

Saab, General Atomics partner on MQ-9B airborne early warning

Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have formed a strategic partnership focused on the creation of an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW) solution, which will utilise the MQ-9B unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed...
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Land Platforms

Daimler Truck to deliver logistics vehicles for German Armed Forces

Daimler Truck has secured a contract from BwFuhrparkService, which serves as the mobility service provider for the Bundeswehr, to supply a mid-three-digit quantity of Mercedes-Benz Arocs logistics vehicles. In line with the existing procurement...
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Air Platforms

Saab achieves AI milestone with Gripen E fighter aircraft

Saab, in partnership with Helsing, has announced the successful conclusion of the initial three flights that incorporated Helsing’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent ‘Centaur’ into a Gripen E fighter aircraft. These flights are part of...
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C4ISR

UK funding for Eurofighter ECRS Mk 2 radar production and integration given green light

The United Kingdom has allocated GBP 204.6 million in preliminary funding to develop and incorporate the Leonardo European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk 2 onto Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft for the Royal Air Force...
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh awarded contract extension for FMTV A2

Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, has announced a three-year extension of the contract for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 (FMTV A2). This contract enables the US Army to keep placing...
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall finalises M1 Abrams track order

American Rheinmetall has finalized a military track order for the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) worth USD 107.5 million under a 5-year long-term contract. An undefinitized contract was granted in August 2024, enabling American...
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