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BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics reveal T-650 drone with three Brimstone missiles | gagadget.com

British companies Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems took part in the Defense Vehicle Dynamic exhibition, where they demonstrated the T-650 drone with Brimstone missiles.
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Prime Minister signs new assurances to bolster European security: 11 May 2022

The PM is signing declarations with Sweden and Finland today to reinforce their security and fortify northern Europe’s defences, in the face of renewed threats.
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With 250 odd tanks in service in the Royal Army & roughly an equal amount in reserve , I'd say Finland & Sweden don't need NATO at all now that UK is their security guarantor . Russia is screwed & must be quaking in it's boots .
 
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US says "UK's Army no longer top fighting force. "
This is what the US - lord & master of the UK has to say about the latter's armed forces slightly more than a year after the collective bumming both received by the Taliban , while the entire nation's being paralyzed by strikes , the economy's going down the drain , NHS is / has broken down & the UK as represented by Paddy here is gung ho about the Ukraine.

Talk about misplaced priorities or what I refer to - the complete & irreversible Paddyfication of the west most notably of the UK. They asked for it (when the ruled over Ireland for 8 centuries) , they've had it. @BMD
 
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The British Army, proudly presenting its 21st century renewable energy compliant rapidly deployable crew served fire team

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Curiously with ~220 odd tanks in service & ~ 180 odd in reserves , the UK was all for joining war with Russia along with other European nations invoking the Crimean war, same time last year , but with the US leaning on Germany which seems reluctant to supply tanks to Ukraine , if you notice , there's little to no pressure on the UK to do so .

Why do you suppose the UK is exempt from such requirements , Paddy ? Or are you going to be supplying Ukraine with these environment friendly contraptions earning plaudits by the EU for being climate change conscious & assorted brownie points . Who knows maybe a green award by the UN too ?! @BMD
 
The new British Strix UAV with vertical takeoff. The Australian division of the British defense company BAE Systems together with the company Innova evo showed the concept of a military UAV with vertical takeoff. The Strix drone is folded and transported in a container, the weight of the drone is about 650 kilograms. The UAV is capable of operating both in autonomous mode and in remote control mode from the M113 APC, the MQ-28 jet drone, from a ground station or from a helicopter. The drone has a flight range of over 800 km, a combat load of 160 kg, the UAV is armed with various air-to-ground missiles, among them the AGM-114 Hellfire, Brimstone and AGM-179. It is planned that the drone made its first flight at the end of 2023, and in 2026 the UAV will enter service.

 
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£20 million contract awarded by DE&S marks big steps towards Challenger 3 missile protection system - Defence Equipment & Support

We have awarded a £20 million contract to secure the hardware for the next phase of tests on a cutting-edge new rocket and missile protection system for Britain’s Challenger 3 tanks.
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British Army Challenger 3 Trophy APS Contract | Joint Forces News

£20 million Trophy APS (Active Protection System) contract marks big steps towards Challenger 3 (CR3) missile protection system.
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British stratospheric UAV PHASA-35 tested in the USA. The British company BAE Systems has completed testing in the United States of the PHASA-35 stratospheric UAV. During the tests, PHASA-35 climbed to a height of just over 20 km and spent 24 hours there. The PHASA-35 UAV systems are powered by solar panels, so it can stay in the sky for as long as possible without the need to land to charge the batteries, theoretically even a year. The UAV is able to serve as a kind of “flying base station” for mobile operators, helping to cover hard-to-reach places with a cellular network signal and 5G Internet, and the drone will also help establish communications in disaster areas. The drone can also be used for military purposes by equipping it with reconnaissance equipment. Due to the high flight altitude, not all air defense systems will be able to hit the drone. The PHASA-35 UAV weighs only 150 kg, has a wingspan of 35 meters and can carry a 15 kg payload.

 
The British Navy has landed an HCMC drone on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales for the first time. The British HCMC transport drone, created by W Autonomous Systems, was used to land on the aircraft carrier. HCMC drones are equipped with a new autopilot system that does not require the presence of an operator. The HCMC UAV is capable of transporting a payload weighing 100 kg over a distance of up to 1000 kilometers in difficult weather conditions. The HCMC drone can land on unprepared runways and requires a runway of just 150 meters to land and take off, which is just over half the length of the decks of Britain's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. In the future, these UAVs will be used to deliver supplies to the British carrier strike group, replacing the helicopters currently used for this purpose. The Merlin and Wildcat helicopters themselves will be used for their main tasks - detecting submarines or enemy ships.

 

Insight: The UK's Challenger 3 tank programme gets ready for service in 2025 | Shephard

Initially planned for service entry between 2027 and 2030, the British Army's first Challenger 3 tanks remain on track for accelerated delivery in 2025. Shephard Defence Insight provides full technical details and a programme update for this vital UK armoured capability.
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Under the 'Heavy Armour Automotive Improvement Programme' (HAAIP), RBSL will upgrade the Challenger platform to a 26.1l Perkins CV12-8A V12 diesel engine and install an improved engine cooling system. Offering 1,500hp
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