UK orders eleven Giraffe 1X radars from Saab
Saab has signed two contracts for eleven Giraffe 1X radars including support with the UK’s Ministry of Defence.
Germany and UK to cooperate on ammunition for Challenger 3 tank
Germany and the UK will work together on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition for the Challenger 3 tank.
MQ-9A Reaper completes a decade of operations from the UK
The Royal Air Force’s unmanned MQ-9A Reaper has reached the milestone of 10 years of sustained global operations controlled from the UK.
Serco awarded contract to maintain and operate UK air defence radars
Serco has been awarded a new contract by the UK’s Ministry of Defence valued at c.£32m to maintain air defence radars and provide the day to day operation of Remote Radar Heads for the next five years.
Leonardo is first major defence company in the UK to move to the secure cloud
In collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture, Leonardo has deployed the cloud-based Azure platform across its UK business.
RAF Voyager refuels mid-air with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Aimpoint awarded contract for Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems to the British Armed Forces
Aimpoint has been awarded a seven-year framework contract within the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems (SWESS) programme for the British Armed Forces.
RAF and Luftwaffe team up to intercept Russian fighters and intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Typhoon fighter jets from the RAF and Luftwaffe have conducted a joint mission to intercept three Russian aircraft flying over the Gulf of Finland and Baltic Sea.
RAF transport aircraft flies Canadian Military Assistance supplies to Europe for Ukraine
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft has delivered Canadian military supplies destined for use by the Ukrainian military to Europe.
New multi-million pound investment to boost technologies for the UK’s future combat aircraft
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract extension worth £656 million to BAE Systems to progress the concepting and technology of the next generation combat aircraft.
QinetiQ announces £259 million renewal of Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement
QinetiQ Group announced the renewal of the Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement (MSCA) with the Submarine Delivery Agency for a further ten years.
£161 million contract for F-35 jet maintenance supports 140 UK jobs
The UK’s fleet of cutting-edge F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161 million contract.