Rafael signs agreement for Trophy system with UK Ministry of Defence
Israeli company Rafael was awarded a GBP 20 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the cutting-edge Trophy Active Protection System (APS).
RAF instructors begin training on MQ-9B Protector drones
Personnel from Royal Air Force (RAF) 54 Squadron, are currently undertaking the first Instructor Operating Course on Protector simulators.
Galvion and NP Aerospace establish helmet production hub in UK
Galvion has established a strategic partnership with the UK-based global defence composites company, NP Aerospace.
Saab acquires UK-based BlueBear Systems Group
The acquisition of all shares in BlueBear is part of Saab’s continued international growth journey across key markets, which include the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States and Germany.
CAMCOPTER S-100 passes acceptance test under the UK’s Peregrine programme
Thales and Schiebel announced the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Peregrine Programme.
UK: new Sikorsky support helicopters delivered to Falkland Islands
Two new Sikorsky S-92A helicopters have been delivered to Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), the headquarters of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI).
BAE Systems secures GBP 89 million contract to boost battlefield communications
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems an GBP 89 million contract to enhance front-line connectivity for military personnel.
RAF practices rapidly relocating fighter jets for defence of UK airspace
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons have been honing the resilience of UK air defence by relocating across the country without notice.
SIG SAUER awarded contract for British Armed Forces
SIG SAUER has signed a contract under the British Armed Forces' Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) program for ROMEO8T, JULIET3, and JULIET4.
AS90 Turret Trainer reaches 100,000 firing milestone
The 100,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer, helping to save around GBP 230 million for the UK Ministry of Defence since it was first introduced.
UK: final dismantling of HMS Swiftsure nuclear-powered attack submarine begins
The British Submarine Delivery Agency announced that, in collaboration with Babcock International, a significant milestone had been achieved in the dismantling process of nuclear-powered submarines.
Royal Marines train Ukrainians in the art of commando raiding
Royal Marines have spent more than six months training nearly 1,000 Ukrainian counterparts in the art of commando raiding and complex amphibious operations.