RFA: new guardian of key underwater infrastructure arrives in UK
The first of the UK’s two new ships to protect key underwater infrastructure today arrived on Merseyside to begin preparing for front-line duties.
UK: missile defence agreement with British industry updated
A Ministry of Defence agreement with British industry has been refreshed to formalise important work taking place regarding missile defence.
QinetiQ’s Team Pegasus awarded GPB 80 million mission data partnership contract by MoD
The UK MoD has signed an GBP 80 million, 10 year industry partnership, with QinetiQ-led Team Pegasus enhancing the UK’s ability to provide its military platforms and systems with the data needed to keep them safe and effective.
UK to send Challenger 2 tanks, AS-90 howitzers to Ukraine
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister has announced the UK will send Challenger 2 tanks and AS-90 self-propelled howitzers to aid the Ukrainian offensive.
Lockheed Martin: £129 million to supply state-of-the-art for UK armed forces
More than 250 “portable” and “packable” mini drones will be delivered to the UK Armed Forces after the award of a contract worth £129 million to Lockheed Martin UK.
Supacat & NP Aerospace deliver training vehicles to UK MOD
The vehicles have been repurposed by NP Aerospace and Supacat engineering teams for the Defence School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME) in Lyneham.
UK industry to play key role in new Global Combat Air Programme
The UK’s sovereign industry partners, under Team Tempest, will support the development a new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
UK: £15.4 million contract for first cutting-edge Navy crewless submarine
A £15.4 million contract for a cutting-edge crewless submarine has been awarded to Plymouth firm MSubs by the Royal Navy.
BAE Systems: sustainable ground power rolled out to UK Typhoons
Royal Air Force Typhoons will be powered up by 40 new electric battery ground power units following a recent trial conducted with BAE Systems on a Typhoon Squadron.
UK: new £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs
A £90 million contract to upgrade land-based radio capabilities will improve battlefield effectiveness while supporting over 200 jobs in Hampshire.
Draken Europe and Elbit Systems UK sign strategic cooperation MoU
Draken Europe and Elbit Systems UK have announced the signing of a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
Roke to provide specialistic solutions to British Army’s Land Warfare Centre
Roke, a leading UK innovator in science and engineering, has been successful in winning a £4.7M contract with the Ministry of Defence.