British Army
The British Army’s Mine-Clearing Drone Could Save Thousands of Lives
Developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Pearson Engineering Ltd, the WEEVIL robotic plow can clear minefields much faster and more safely than current capabilities in the...
The British Army Is Eagerly Awaiting the Ajax Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Have you heard about the British Army’s new infantry fighting vehicle? Named after a mythological ancient Greek hero, the Ajax infantry fighting vehicle promises to be one of the most...
Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank: Soon To Be the Best Tank on Earth?
Summary: Amidst a global arms race triggered by recent geopolitical events, the British military is advancing with the Challenger 3, an upgrade of the Challenger 2 tank, aimed at enhancing...
British Centurion and British Challenger: Truly Powerhouse Tanks
To practicing members of the Christian faith, the initials “B.C.” mean “Before Christ.” To Canadians, regardless of religious affiliation (or lack thereof), it’s the abbreviation for British Columbia. And to...
Lessons from Ukraine: Britain Buys Hundreds of Lightweight Javelin Missiles
The United Kingdom has been cleared to purchase hundreds of Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units, a smaller, more light-weight alternative to the Javelin anti-tank missile’s standard launch unit. The Defense...
Russia Has Lost One-Third of Its Troops in Ukraine, Britain Says
Britain announced on Sunday that it estimates Russian losses in the ongoing war in Ukraine to be roughly one-third of the original invasion force—a loss that has placed its ability...
Britain Loves the German Boxer—and They Are Ordering More
The armored vehicle is one of the best-protected 8×8 platforms in existence. In a statement, Rheinmetall, the German defense industry heavyweight behind the Boxer design, explained that the British government...
Production of the British Challenger 3 Tank Has Begun
In a press release, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence announced that the British Army is getting ready to start building the Challenger 3 tank. The Challenger 3 program is...
Ukrainian Expats Support the Fight Against Russia
Military surplus stores across the United Kingdom are reportedly doing brisk business as Ukrainian expats attempt to source gear and equipment. Some are returning to their homeland to fight Russian...
U.S. and British Armies to Pursue Joint Helicopter Modernization
The U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk and the United Kingdom’s Bell 212 utility helicopters can both support air assault raids, conduct medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions, and deliver infantry into hostile...
U.S. and British Forces Train in Poland Amid Tensions in Eastern Europe
Training exercises between U.S. and British forces in Poland have put the “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom on full display. Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s...
The American and British Armies Are Pairing Up on Future Rotorcraft
Representatives of the United States Army and the British Army signed a Future Vertical Lift Cooperative Program Feasibility Assessment, a document that ensures the two countries’ future rotorcraft will be interoperable...