UK opens Europe’s largest drone testing centre in Swindon to accelerate uncrewed systems for the Armed Forces
The UK Ministry of Defence has opened Europe’s largest drone testing centre in Swindon to support defence innovation.
Britain and Japan agree to speed up GCAP fighter programme as part of wider technology and security partnership
GCAP is intended to develop a next-generation fighter through a joint venture involving Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.
Babcock seeks skilled vehicle technicians to maintain British Army fleet from Land Rovers to Challenger 2 tanks
Babcock is recruiting skilled mechanics to support maintenance of the British Army’s vehicle fleet.
Challenger 3 tank completes further trials as UK programme advances upgraded British Army armoured capability
British media reported on 8 June that the modernised Challenger 3 main battle tank had completed another phase of trials.
UK Defence Secretary says RAF professionalism upheld during Russian fighter interception over Black Sea
The UK Defence Secretary has praised Royal Air Force crews after an RAF aircraft was intercepted by Russian fighters over the Black Sea.
What the MOD’s approach to supplier collaboration shows about UK defence compliance
The Ministry of Defence does not work alone. Behind every programme, platform, and procurement sits a network of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, each handling information that ranges from commercially sensitive to classified.
Janes awarded UK Ministry of Defence agreement to provide unclassified military intelligence and analysis
Janes has been awarded a three-year Enterprise Agreement Lite by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide unclassified military intelligence and analysis.
UK Ministry of Defence awards Thales £36 million contract to supply more Lightweight Multirole Missiles
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed new contracts with Thales in the UK to supply hundreds more Lightweight Multirole Missiles to the British Armed Forces.
PGZ and BAE Systems win British-Polish collaboration award for 155mm ammunition industrial partnership
Polish Armaments Group and BAE Systems have received the British-Polish Collaboration Award from the British Embassy in Warsaw and the British Polish Chamber of Commerce.
UK Ministry of Defence says Swedish Gripen deal for Ukraine will strengthen air power and support British defence jobs
The UK Ministry of Defence has welcomed Sweden’s role in brokering a new fighter jet deal to supply Ukraine with Gripen aircraft.
UK completes initial F-35B Lightning II procurement phase as final two jets arrive at RAF Marham
The final two aircraft from the United Kingdom’s initial procurement phase of F-35B Lightning II jets have arrived at RAF Marham.
Challenger 3 testing advances as UK main battle tank modernisation programme faces delays and fleet questions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has reported progress in testing the Challenger 3 main battle tank.