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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
National Security

German military given green light to shoot down drones

The German government has approved a proposal permitting the military to intercept and destroy drones operating above critical infrastructure and military facilities. The decision follows multiple reports of suspicious drone activity in the vicinity...
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Cyber

UK cyber survey highlights gaps in online security

Citizens of the UK have been encouraged to take measures to enhance their online safety following the findings of the UK Cyber Survey by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which revealed significant vulnerabilities...
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Land Weapons

Italy to procure Skynex air defence systems

Rheinmetall announced on 15 January that the company has received an order to deliver Skynex air defence systems to the Italian Army. An initial order for a Skynex system valued at EUR 73 million has...
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C4ISR

BAE Systems to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Links to the US Navy

BAE Systems announced on 14 January that it has been awarded an USD 85 million production contract by the US Navy to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems. NTCDL facilitates the real-time...
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Military Capabilities

Switzerland to join PESCO Military Mobility project

The Council of the European Union has granted approval for Switzerland's request to join the PESCO project Military Mobility, commonly known as the "Military Schengen". According to the EU Council, Switzerland's involvement aligns with...
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C4ISR

Teledyne FLIR to deliver advanced imaging surveillance systems to the US Coast Guard

Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at USD 74.2 million to provide advanced imaging surveillance systems to the United States...
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Military Capabilities

4 SCOTS sharpen skills ahead of NATO deployment

Members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland have been sharpening their combat skills ahead of Exercise Steadfast Dart. Sixty personnel from B Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS)...
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Land Platforms

Dynamit Nobel Defence to supply reactive armour for Germany’s Puma IFVs

In December 2024, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) finalized a framework agreement with Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) to facilitate the flexible procurement of reactive protection modules for...
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