Tank rescuers tackle challenges and complex issues on the job in Exercise Iron Challenge
The training sees 135 instructors give an astonishing combined 30,000 hours of training to REME recovery mechanics in three weeks.
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Weapons and Kit Ajax problems may never be solved, spending watchdog says
General Dynamics UK was contracted to supply 589 armoured vehicles, which were originally supposed to enter service in 2017.
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Ukraine What's going on with Russia's convoy outside Kyiv?
Mechanical breakdown is partly to blame for the delayed progress of the heavy armour column, UK defence says.
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Army British Army going back to the future with digitally integrated battlefield
Deputy Chief of the General Staff told Forces News the Army's focus is ensuring future land and air platforms are connected to each other.
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USA How do you build a full-size WW1 replica tank? Using a Haynes manual, of course!
The whole process took several months over winter to complete with the wooden replica now proudly displayed on his front lawn.
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Land vehicles Ajax: 'Serious failings' found in beleaguered vehicle programme
A further review undertaken by a "senior legal figure" will be commissioned into the armoured vehicle project.
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Army Troops test Challenger 3 tank with virtual reality training system
The training system is reconfigurable and mobile, so it can be used to prevent skill fade when troops are deployed overseas.
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Army Ajax: Soldiers medically discharged after noise exposure
The Ajax project, worth up to £5.5bn, is designed to provide the UK military with the new armoured fighting vehicles.
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WWII Why is the American military Jeep so iconic?
On the road with a restored Jeep, and a detailed look at the history of the iconic vehicle.
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Land vehicles Challenger 3: New smoothbore guns enter production in Germany
The 120mm weapons are ahead of schedule and will form part of a new digitised turret in the UK.
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Land vehicles GALLERY: The Armoured Vehicles Making An Impact At DSEI 2021
Some of the most exciting new AFVs on the military market.
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Land vehicles Watch: Take A Tour Of The New Boxer Bridging Vehicle
The vehicle comes with a 22m bridge which can be used by medium-sized military vehicles.
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Land vehicles Could Tracks On Military Vehicles Be A Thing Of The Past?
The wheeled Mobility Test Rig can climb obstacles and cross gaps only tracked vehicles have been able to in the past.
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Army Robotics and autonomous systems central to British Army's future vision
As well as robots and autonomous vehicles, the Army will look to introduce electric vehicles as part of its vision for the future.
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Land vehicles Ajax: Trials For Army's Armoured Vehicle Programme Resume
More than 300 former and serving personnel involved in the Ajax programme have been contacted for an urgent hearing assessment.
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Technology Ajax: Nearly 200 More Troops Contacted For Hearing Tests
An extra 189 serving personnel have required an urgent assessment due to noise exposure associated with the fighting vehicle.