UK to build 12 nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in warhead programme, Starmer announces
The UK is to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead programme.
United Kingdom
UK strengthens defence undustry with new factories and long-range weapons programme
The UK government will invest £1.5 billion in building at least six new munitions and energetics factories, as part of a major push to strengthen national defence and support nearly 2,000 jobs.
UK completes largest multi-domain defence AI trial to boost operational advantage
The UK has completed its largest ever multi-domain artificial intelligence (AI) trial, integrating land, sea, and air capabilities to enhance military operations.
Industry welcomes EU–UK security and defence partnership, calls for swift action
The EU and United Kingdom have agreed on a Security and Defence Partnership following the EU–UK Leaders Summit held in London on 19 May.
Rheinmetall confirms new barrel production facility in Telford, strengthening UK defence manufacturing
German defence company Rheinmetall has announced Telford as the site for its new advanced large-calibre barrel production facility.
UK and Germany to develop new 2,000 km deep precision strike weapon
The United Kingdom and Germany have confirmed for the first time that they will work together to develop a new long-range strike capability with a range of over 2,000 km.
Kongsberg and BAE Systems sign agreement to strengthen industry sooperation
Kongsberg and BAE Systems have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen industrial collaboration aimed at supporting the defence needs of Norway, the United Kingdom, and allied countries.
UK certifies Protector RG Mk1 as first of its kind unmanned aircraft
The United Kingdom’s Military Aviation Authority has officially issued a Military Type Certificate (MTC) to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft.
Saab delivers Carl-Gustaf M4 virtual indoor trainers to UK Armed Forces
Saab has successfully delivered its Carl-Gustaf M4 virtual Indoor Trainers (IDT) to Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) for use by the UK Armed Forces.
BAE Systems and Umoe Mandal deepen UK-Norway maritime collaboration
BAE Systems and Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal have signed a new collaboration agreement to strengthen joint maritime capabilities and reinforce UK-Norway defence ties.
General Dynamics UK delivers 100th Ajax armoured vehicle to British Army [VIDEO]
The Ajax programme, launched in 2010, involves the delivery of 589 vehicles in multiple variants for the British Army’s strike brigades. The project is valued at £5.5 billion.
BAE Systems develops new explosives and propellants to boost UK munitions supply chain
BAE Systems has unveiled advanced manufacturing methods for energetics and propellants aimed at reinforcing the UK’s defence supply chain and supporting its allies.