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BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab sign UK teaming agreement for T-7 pilot training offer with local final assembly plan
The offer targets the UK’s next-generation pilot training requirement.
UK signs £350 million Sky Sabre air defence deal to double British Army deployable systems from 2027
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a contract for additional Sky Sabre air defence components has been signed.
UK shifts to Future Air Superiority Effectors for Meteor successor, leaving long-range air-to-air missile upgrade off the table
The UK does not plan a mid-life upgrade for its Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, according to information obtained from the British defence ministry.
Britain launches StormFighter combat drone program to pair loyal wingmen with F-35, Typhoon and future Tempest fighter fleet
The Royal Air Force has launched StormFighter, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft program for uncrewed combat drones.
Lockheed Martin UK reaches highest MOD cyber certification level, setting early benchmark for defense supply-chain security
The certification is the highest tier in the UK Ministry of Defence program.
Leidos and DHL target UK defence logistics role with MOD support services alliance focused on readiness and supply-chain resilience
Leidos and DHL Supply Chain have formed a strategic defence logistics alliance. The partnership is aligned with the UK Ministry of Defence’s FDSS programme.
Boeing says second RAF E-7A Wedgetail completes technical flight after conversion in Birmingham
Boeing said the second E-7A Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force has completed a technical flight after conversion work at STS Aviation Services in Birmingham.
UK plans second CH-47 Chinook purchase to sustain Royal Air Force heavy-lift capability into 2060
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to buy additional CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, pointing to a further renewal of one of the Royal Air Force’s core air mobility fleets.
UK commits €300 million to Ukraine Gripen fighter jet squadron by 2029, linking air defence support with British defence jobs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a €300 million UK investment to help deliver Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, the government said in a statement.
UK to invest £26 billion in Royal Navy base upgrades at Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth over ten years
The UK Ministry of Defence will invest £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth, launching the country’s largest naval infrastructure programme since the end of the Cold War.
BAE Systems ships first British-made artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine as UK rebuilds Sheffield howitzer industrial capacity
BAE Systems has delivered the first British-made artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine, marking the return of this type of production to the UK after almost two decades.
Rheinmetall trains British soldiers to operate first UK HX autonomous convoy ahead of Project Convergence Capstone 6 exercise
Rheinmetall and the UK Ministry of Defence have completed an autonomous logistics training programme for British Army personnel in Aldershot.