The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has deployed over 100 combat medic technicians to temporary hospitals in the UK to support the fight against Covid-19. The personnel will work on the emergency ‘Nightingale’ hospitals used to relieve the pressure on existing hospitals across the country. More than 100 combat medic technicians will deploy to NHS …

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A poll of Army Technology readers has found that 58% of respondents think that despite the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier should sail for trials, but only if all crew are tested. Our poll asked ‘Do you think the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier should set …

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Industrial plant closures in the aviation supply chain, shipbuilding and small space launch, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, are affecting the US Department of Defense (DoD). Industrial plant closures in the aviation supply chain, shipbuilding and small space launch, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, are affecting the …

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American rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, through its philanthropic arm, has announced its plans to raise up to $750,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts. The money will be donated to community support organisations that operate in locations where the company’s employees live and work. As part of this, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation has …

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Lockheed Martin has posted positive results in Q1 of 2020 despite the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic that is threatening business across the world. The company reported an net earnings of $1.7bn nearly unchanged when compared to Q1 of 2019, and delivered slightly fewer aircraft than in 2019. Lockheed also posted a slight increase in earnings …

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Turkey’s plans to activate its new Russian missile defence systems S-400 have been delayed due to Covid-19 outbreak; however, it does not plan to halt its decision of switching on the system, which was delivered by Moscow last July, reported Reuters, citing a senior official. Turkey’s decision to activate the air defence system had created …

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Turkey’s plans to activate its new Russian missile defence systems S-400 have been delayed due to Covid-19 outbreak; however, it does not plan to halt its decision of switching on the system, which was delivered by Moscow last July, reported Reuters, citing a senior official. Turkey’s decision to activate the air defence system had created …

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The Indian Army has issued guidelines that all troops rejoining work from leave, temporary duty and courses will be categorised into three segments in a bid to identify coronavirus cases – green for those who have finished the 14-days quarantine period, yellow for those who are yet to be placed under quarantine and red for …

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The Indian Army has issued guidelines that all troops rejoining work from leave, temporary duty and courses will be categorised into three segments in a bid to identify coronavirus cases – green for those who have finished the 14-days quarantine period, yellow for those who are yet to be placed under quarantine and red for …

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The US Army has resumed sending recruits to basic combat training following a two-week halt to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Basic Combat Training and One-Station Unit Training at the Army’s four recruit training locations will function at less than regular capacity. The recruits coming from low-risk areas will be allowed to partake in basic training, …

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