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[Gabriele Molinelli @Gabriel64869839]

During course of 2025, through multiple Written Answers & at DSEI, gov and British Army told us 4 infantry battalions in 20 and 12 Bdes were to be built up as Armoured Infantry as x agreed NATO targets, although we only ever got visibility of a stop-gap plan to give them ARES (1)

[Gabriele Molinelli @Gabriel64869839]

It seems at this point confirmed that Scorpion will remain badge for all 3 DRS. It will be truly distinguishable only on Barracks-type flashes since difference is colors.
9 DRS has ARRC green and gold, from what the Royal Artillery shows.

9, 3, 1 DRS Bdes.

[The Rifles @RiflesRegiment]

5 Rifles Armoured infantry, using the Warrior armoured fighting vehicle to its best abilities.

Looking to join The Rifles? Find out more info in our bio and stories.

Go further than you thought possible.

Swift and Bold.

[RBSL @RH_BAES_Land]

Rheinmetall UK continues to make strong progress on #Challenger3 (CR3) development activity, with recent Battlefield Mission (BFM) serials marking an important step forward for the programme.

[Europäische Sicherheit & Technik @esutde]

Die #OCCAR hat im Auftrag der britischen Regierung die ARTEC mit der Lieferung von 72 Radhaubitzen Boxer RCH 155 beauftragt. Die überwiegend in UK gefertigten Waffensysteme sollen ab 2028 der Truppe zulaufen.

https://t.co/9zExxcF6NT

[War Diary @WarDiaryOffi]

GTK Boxer schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie (sWaTrInf), GTK Boxer A2 GrpTrspFz (Gruppentransporfahrzeug) and Radschützenpanzer „Schakal“ (RCT-30)

[Nicholas Drummond @nicholadrummond]

As someone involved in the delivery of Boxer, I could not be more delighted to see it entering service and to hear positive feedback from the troops using it. But we absolutely need a turreted version with a 30 mm cannon.

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Armoured Expo 2026 saw 3rd (UK) Division showcase how it will fight in the near future, using an integrated weapons network.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/j1I4N1hyzH

[UK Defence Journal @UKDefJournal]

Exercise Senne Hussar saw soldiers trial the launch of surveillance and strike drones from moving armoured vehicles, with live feeds shared across all troops in real time without crews needing to dismount. Click image for more.
https://t.co/IS1ZxsM6ZN

[Gabriele Molinelli @Gabriel64869839]

Interesting post by Hirtenberger from Larkhill: a visibly ex-Norway M270. Norway handed over its old M270 to UK, in exchange which saw UK deliver up-to-date M270 to Ukraine.
These old launchers, upgraded to A2, are part of British Army M270 growth (61 in work, plan is (was?) 76)

[Gabriele Molinelli @Gabriel64869839]

What does the latest OCCAR Business plan tell us about the year ahead for UK defence?

BOXER: anticipates putting under contract both the UK's second Batch (the first 2 orders, 523+100, are considered collectively as Batch 1) and RCH155 order (Mobile Fires Platform, 72...?) [1]

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

After 70+ years of service, the British Army is saying goodbye to its iconic Land Rovers🚙

From patrols to troop transport, this reliable workhorse has been a cornerstone of military operations since 1949—but all are set to leave service by 2030🔗⬇️https://t.co/AGzlJK4FAT

[National Armaments Director Group @UKArmaments]

70 years of distinguished service. 🇬🇧 The @BritishArmy has begun the retirement of its iconic Land Rover fleet and is already looking to the future.

The Light Mobility Vehicle programme will identify the next generation of light mobility vehicles, with delivery expected by 2030.

[Gabriele Molinelli @Gabriel64869839]

The fleet is in poor shape and it is high time to replace it. The fact is that, even on this, the existing fleet quickly draws down before the replacement is even selected. We are not expecting the contract till' next year according to published timelines.

[Gabriele Molinelli @Gabriel64869839]

To all those asking, only honest answer to question "how many will the UK buy" is "we don't know".
Government's most recent known position is that "at least" 3 regiments are getting it (1 RHA, 19 RA, 4 RA). 4 Bde would need a regiment too, but it doesn't exist at present... (1)

[UK Defence Journal @UKDefJournal]

Britain has ordered 37 long-lead artillery weapon systems for Boxer-mounted RCH 155 howitzers under a GBP 53m contract, covering turret gun assemblies as part of the UK's wider RCH 155 Mobile Fires Platform programme.
https://t.co/MV3pPL3Kob

[Britsky @TBrit90]

Challenger 3 doing firing trials.

[National Armaments Director Group @UKArmaments]

Ordered: 37 weapons systems for RCH 155. ✅

Under a £53m contact to ARTEC GmbH by OCCAR, RCH 155 will eventually replace AS90 and will fire 8 rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away.

👉 £30m will go to @RheinmetallAG's manufacturing facility. More: https://t.co/yTjbhfuMXW

[UK Defence Journal @UKDefJournal]

Britain has ordered 37 artillery weapon systems for Boxer mounted RCH 155 howitzers under a 53 million pound contract. Click image for more.
https://t.co/MV3pPL3Kob

[Shephard Group @ShephardNews]

Engine maker @RollsRoyce has become a partner in the Main Ground Combat System programme with an engine it unveiled six months ago as a replacement powerplant for Leopard main battle tanks. https://t.co/wSyJ2E6Jqi