The Government has confirmed that the Ajax armoured vehicle is expected to achieve Full Operating Capability by the end of 2029, provided the project survives an ongoing ministerial review.

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Patria has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations for more than 300 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that service families will no longer need to seek permission to keep a pet at home, as part of reforms under the Defence Housing Strategy.

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British Challenger 2 tanks have trained alongside U.S. Army armoured forces during Exercise Winter Camp in Estonia, as NATO’s multinational battlegroup tested its ability to operate in extreme cold-weather conditions.

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The Ministry of Defence has set out measures it says are underway to improve the quality, maintenance and availability of Service Family Accommodation.

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Lithuania has commissioned KNDS Deutschland to deliver twelve LEGUAN bridge layer vehicles based on the Leopard 2 chassis.

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KNDS and EOS Defence Systems have signed a teaming agreement aimed at expanding cooperation on remote-controlled weapon stations and associated weapons.

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Three men have been jailed after being convicted over a foiled terrorist plot aimed at the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.

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The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when it expects to begin reliability growth trials for the British Army Ajax armoured vehicle at its planned Capability Drop 4 standard, as ministers continue to await the outcome of ongoing investigations.

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Polling suggests Britons feel less safe than five years ago, while strong majorities back rapid modernisation of UK forces through expanded drone capability.

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