British Army Archives - Page 20 of 21

Following the publication of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), the Defence Committee has reviewed aspects of the plan and has reported its findings.

General Dynamics updates Chief of Materiel (Land) on AJAX

August 26, 2016

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK welcomed Lieutenant General Paul Jaques, Chief of Materiel (Land) and Quartermaster General, to its Merthyr Tydfil facility on 10th August. Lt Gen Jaques toured the facility and was given an overview of General Dynamics Land Systems-UK’s plan for the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) of AJAX platforms. ...

Challenger 2 Life Extension Project bid

August 25, 2016

In collaboration with Elbit Systems UK, Lockheed Martin UK is to submit a proposal to undertake the Life Extension Project (LEP) that will see the British Army’s Challenger 2 main battle tanks in service until 2035. Lockheed Martin UK is the prime contractor for the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, which is ...

Rheinmetall submits Challenger 2 upgrade proposal

August 25, 2016

Rheinmetall has submitted a comprehensive offer to extend the life and substantially upgrade the capabilities of the British Army’s fleet of Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) in response to the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) Request for Tender. Rheinmetall provides a wide range of cutting-edge systems that are integrated ...

Boeing to boost Army capability with 50 Apache AH-64E helicopters

Boeing boosts Army capability Apaches

Land August 14, 2016

Boeing is to deliver 50 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to the British Army under an agreement signed between the US and UK Governments. The agreement, announced by the Ministry of Defence on 11th July, is also a precursor to potential significant long-term support opportunities for Boeing. Boeing has a long-standing relationship with ...