UK government announces new offset policy for overseas defence contracts to support British industry
Overseas companies winning selected UK defence contracts will have to provide industrial benefits in Britain worth up to the contract’s full value under a new offsets policy.
Britain sets out £298 billion defence spending plan as government forecasts nearly 60,000 new jobs and industrial growth
Britain plans to spend £298 billion on defence over the next four years, with the government forecasting nearly 60,000 new jobs from investment intended to strengthen military readiness and domestic industry.
Germany weighs GCAP entry after FCAS collapse as Airbus and BAE Systems prepare for talks
Airbus is to open talks with BAE Systems on joining the Global Combat Air Programme after the collapse of FCAS, while Poland has reportedly received informal approval to join GCAP as an observer.
Royal Navy and RAF prepare Chinooks for heavy-lift missions aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth
RAF Chinook crews have completed two weeks of training aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth to prepare for heavy-lift missions from the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
UK Ministry of Defence says Warsaw plan sets out missile and ammunition cooperation with Poland
The UK and Poland have agreed to develop air defence missiles and drone technologies and expand large-calibre ammunition production under a new Warsaw Defence Plan.
RAF Typhoons join French nuclear exercise for first time, escorting Rafale strike mission
RAF Typhoons have taken part in a French nuclear air exercise for the first time, escorting French Air and Space Force Rafales on a simulated nuclear strike mission over the Mediterranean.
UK defence secretary calls for stronger defence industry and faster delivery of military capabilities during Washington talks
Britain must strengthen its defence industry and turn innovation into military capability faster, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said at the Pentagon on 15 October.
UK Secretary of Defence says F-35 and AUKUS partnerships show how Britain and U.S. can expand joint weapons production at scale
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called for Britain and the United States to deepen industrial cooperation and increase weapons production.
MI5 chief warns of escalating Russian hybrid attacks and growing threats from Iran and China
Russia is intensifying sabotage and other hybrid operations against Britain and its allies while trying to stay below NATO’s collective defence threshold, MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum said.
UK Ministry of Defence says 100 British jobs to come from £370 million Kuwait air defence deal
Kuwait has ordered a £370 million air defence system from UK-based MARSS Systems Limited, a contract the British government says will create 100 jobs at home.
Royal Air Force says second Boeing E-7A Wedgetail arrives at Lossiemouth
The Royal Air Force’s second Boeing E-7A Wedgetail has arrived at Lossiemouth in Scotland following trials at Boscombe Down.
UK opens Kyiv business centre to help firms pursue joint production and investment in Ukraine
The UK has opened a business centre in Kyiv to give British companies a permanent base in Ukraine.