Military exercises use a combination of technologies to make training as realistic as possible to ensure personnel are prepared for any combat scenario. Cubic Defence UK recently showcased a selection of the live, virtual and constructive training solutions it provides for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), including in use during a British Army training exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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In this issue: A glimpse into the ops room of the future, high-tech upgrades for the Challenger 2 MBT, the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile, the tech that will back future US Marine Corps missions, and more.

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We at Global Defence Technology have been covering Oshkosh Defense’s Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) since it was first showcased as a demonstrator model. When the company offered press rides on the vehicle, which is now in production, for the first time at Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2018 at Millbrook Proving Ground in September, Berenice Baker was first in the queue.

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Harris and L3 Technologies agreed to merge to establish a $33.5bn global defence technology conglomerate, General Dynamics acquired federal information technology services provider CSRA in a $9.7bn deal. Army-technology.com wraps up key headlines from 2018.

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Soldiers are highly trained before being deployed, but unexpected situations sometimes arise and individuals need to learn new skills from team mates, often while on operation. New research by military and academic partners asks whether autonomous robots could learn to navigate in unfamiliar terrain in the same way as humans – by demonstration.

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Members of the defence community gathered at the recent Defence Safety Conference in London, held with the support of the UK Defence Safety Authority (DSA). At the event, DSA director general Lieutenant General Richard Felton explained how DSA drives continuous safety improvement to reduce avoidable deaths and injuries while maintaining defence capability.

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Video game developer Slitherine is well known in the gaming community for its expansive stable of strategy and war titles. The professional edition of its commercial Command operation-level military simulation game is winning a new global audience of military and defence industry customers.

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Bomb disposal robots have been around a long time and the technology has come a long way. One of the latest, Taurus, is piloted with a virtual reality headset giving pilots unprecedented control. From autonomy to battery innovations, what trends are most prevalent in the world of bomb disposal robots?

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Future frontline troops could have supplies and ammunition delivered automatically by a robot before they even realise they're running low without risking lives in logistics missions. QinetiQ is working with industrial and academic partners on the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Last Mile Resupply programme to deliver unmanned ground vehicles and drones powered by AI-driven software and apps.

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The UK has decided to retain some of its facilities and select personnel in Germany despite long-standing plans to withdraw from the country. What message does this send to NATO and Russia?

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