Eutelsat to provide LEO satellite connectivity for UK Government operations worldwide
Eutelsat Group has announced a new agreement to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to support UK government operations globally.
Anduril UK demonstrates edge data mesh capability for British Army on Project Asgard
Anduril UK has successfully demonstrated its edge data mesh capability on Project Asgard, an initiative commissioned by the UK Ministry of Defence to “set the conditions for the unfair fight.”
Boeing: UK Chinook conducts first flight with Infrared Suppression System
A Chinook Mark 6 helicopter in the UK has completed its first flight equipped with extended exhaust mounts as part of the Chinook Infrared Suppression System (IRSS) programme
MBDA backs UK-France ‘Entente Industrielle’ through key role in Lancaster House 2.0 declaration
MBDA underlined that this strengthened partnership under the Entente Industrielle model reaffirms the company’s founding vision.
UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation
The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.
Unite criticises UK Government over Typhoon jet production shutdown at BAE Systems’ Warton facility
Unite, Britain’s leading union in the defence and aerospace sectors, has sharply criticised the government following the suspension of Typhoon fighter jet production at BAE Systems’ site in Warton.
GCAP: global headquarters for supersonic fighter jet programme opens in the UK
A new headquarters for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was officially opened today, marking a key step in the development of a next-generation supersonic stealth fighter jet.
Skyeton and Prevail Partners form UK-Ukraine joint venture for Raybird drone production
Skyeton and Prevail Partners have announced a joint venture aimed at accelerating the large-scale production, supply, and integration of unmanned aerial systems for UK military use.
UK to send 350 air defence missiles to Ukraine using funds from sanctioned Russian assets
The United Kingdom will supply 350 air defence missiles to Ukraine using £70 million of interest generated from frozen Russian assets, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
United Kingdom to buy 12 F-35A nuclear-capable aircraft from the United States
The UK Government has confirmed it will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets and formally join NATO’s Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) nuclear mission.
UK invests £204 million in advanced radar to boost RAF Typhoon combat capabilities
The UK Government has committed £204.6 million to the production and integration of the ECRS Mk2 radar for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
BAE Systems opens artillery factory in Sheffield, restoring UK barrel production
A new £25 million BAE Systems artillery factory has been officially opened in Sheffield by the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey.