Fix underway as MAN vehicle fleet's problems put down to parts fitted wrongly
BFBS Forces News understands some vehicles have already had remedial work carried out and are back in action, especially those on operations
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Army Minister puts blame on MOD officials over assurances he gave on safety of Ajax
Luke Pollard says he was given reassurances in writing that the Army's new armoured fighting vehicle was safe for personnel to operate
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Army Ajax on hold as 31 fall ill in major safety setback for Army's beleaguered £5.5bn AFV
Use of the Army's newest armoured fighting vehicle has been suspended after yet more soldiers experienced health problems
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Army Boxer: The Army's new mechanised infantry vehicle that punches above its weight
More than 600 of these new vehicles have been ordered which can carry out a number of roles on the battlefield
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Army Ajax the star attraction as military might goes on show at British Army Expo 25
It also featured the Apache AH-64E, the Boxer armoured vehicle, Jackal 2 high mobility weapons platform and the outgoing Challenger 2 tank
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Army History Part-restored Second World War M3 Grant to get its running debut at Tankfest
The armoured vehicle – which is in the process of being fully restored – has been added to the line-up of the event at The Tank Museum in ...
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Land vehicles The light tank that isn't: Why the US Army's M10 Booker ended up being shelved
The M10 sits somewhere between a medium tank and an assault gun, and was designed to give the US infantry protected direct fire support
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Weapons and Kit Army testing the Weevil – the remote-controlled system dealing with landmines
The new robotic mine plough was created and trialled by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and Pearson Engineering in Newcastle.
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Army Boxer tested to see how far RCH 155 howitzer variant can tip before it topples
A testbed weighted to represent the Remote Controlled Howitzer manages to tilt a staggering amount before its wheels lift off.
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Army British Army using new port alliance to return from largest Nato exercise so far
Troops ands vehicles from 7 Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team are arriving back in the UK through the port of Immingham in Lincolnshire.
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Nato Tanker Olympics: International tank crews put skills to the test in gruelling challenge
The event spans seven days and features 10 graded events.
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Nato Cavalry units go camping with a difference as they play hide and seek in Estonia
Exercise Winter Camp sees the Royal Dragoon Guards and Queen's Dragoon Guards training to defend Nato's eastern flank.
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Russia Russia uses tractors instead of combat vehicles as Ukraine destroys its armour
Russia is struggling to replace its lost combat vehicles, leaving troops to contend with agricultural alternatives.
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Land vehicles What makes the Pioneer X mobile command vehicle so valuable to the special forces?
Created by a former F1 engineer, the Fering Pioneer X is a long-range battery-powered land vehicle.
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Land vehicles Ripsaw M3: The new uncrewed robotic vehicle leading the way in new technology
The Ripsaw M3 is the latest incarnation of a US-developed robotic tracked vehicle and future designs may follow.
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Army Historic vehicle unveiled as gate guardian for soldiers who support Army's global response force
A Bedford Light recovery vehicle has been refurbished to go on display outside 8 Field Company (Para) REME's workshop at Merville Barracks.