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Forcys deliver on Sentinel IDS Expeditionary Trailers order

Defence

Forcys deliver on Sentinel IDS Expeditionary Trailers order

19 May 2025

Hampshire based maritime defence company Forcys, has confirmed the delivery of Sentinel IDS Expeditionary Trailers to a long-standing defence customer.

Evolve Dynamics launches Foxe and Wolfe

Defence

Evolve Dynamics launches Foxe and Wolfe

16 May 2025

British designer and manufacturer of advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Evolve Dynamics, has launched two new miniaturised platforms, Foxe and Wolfe.

NP Aerospace opens defence facility in Coventry

Defence

NP Aerospace opens defence facility in Coventry

15 May 2025

NP Aerospace has formally opened its new 5.73-acre facility in Coventry, supporting UK job growth and global defence needs.

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Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez as CEO

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Navantia UK appoints Donato Martínez as CEO

15 May 2025

Navantia UK has today appointed Donato Martínez as the company's new CEO, succeeding Juan Ignacio de la Cueva, who accomplished the first steps of the integration of Harland & Wolff, including unlocking key investments for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme.

Serco awarded Maritime Services contracts to support Royal Navy

Defence

Serco awarded Maritime Services contracts to support Royal Navy

15 May 2025

Serco has been awarded three contracts with a combined value of over £1 billion by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide maritime services for the Royal Navy. The contracts, which replace existing services and expand into new capabilities will commence later this year.

AUKUS supply chain strengthened

Defence

AUKUS supply chain strengthened

14 May 2025

H&B Defence – a joint venture between HII Nuclear Australia and Babcock – has secured its first contract to enhance supply chain capabilities for the global AUKUS enterprise through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Programme.

MoD receives first of six H145s

Defence

MoD receives first of six H145s

13 May 2025

The first of six Airbus H145 helicopters that will serve in Brunei and Cyprus has been handed over to UK MoD.

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Royal Navy extends Systematic MTFs contract

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Royal Navy extends Systematic MTFs contract

12 May 2025

The UK’s Royal Navy (RN) has awarded Systematic a five-year extension for the ongoing support for leadership of the development of Message Text Formats (MTFs) and production of the NATO Message Catalogue (APP-11).

UK-US trade deal confirmed

Aerospace Defence

UK-US trade deal confirmed

9 May 2025

The UK Government confirmed yesterday - on the 80th anniversary of VE Day - that the UK is the first nation to secure a trade deal with the new US administration.

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RTX's Raytheon completes first PhantomStrike flight test

9 May 2025

RTX's Raytheon has successfully completed the first flight test of its PhantomStrike radar on its Multi-Program Testbed aircraft.

DE&S awards Rolls-Royce Typhoon engine support contract

Defence

DE&S awards Rolls-Royce Typhoon engine support contract

9 May 2025

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded a contract to Rolls-Royce - worth £563 million - for the continued maintenance and repair of EJ200 engines for Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons.

UK issues MTC for RAF

Defence

UK issues MTC for RAF's Protector RG Mk1

9 May 2025

The UK’s Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate (MTC) to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft - also designated the MQ-9B - certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it is safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.

Airframe Designs creates full-scale 3D-printed torpedo mock-up

Defence

Airframe Designs creates full-scale 3D-printed torpedo mock-up

8 May 2025

Aerospace leader Airframe Designs has been working with a global prime defence contractor to create a full-scale 3D-printed mock-up of a torpedo-style weapon using polymer additive manufacturing.

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Defence

UK's Defence Standard for SAF updated

8 May 2025

A bp led taskforce has achieved approval from the UK Ministry of Defence for co-processing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with up to 30% renewable hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) feedstock concentration, a significant increase from the current limit of 5%, has been led by bp.

Roke launches EM-Vis Deceive

Defence

Roke launches EM-Vis Deceive

7 May 2025

Roke has today launched EM-Vis Deceive - a new portable electronic warfare system that brings electromagnetic attack (EA) capabilities directly to troops on the ground - at AOC Europe 2025 in Rome.

UK-India FTA reached

Aerospace Defence

UK-India FTA reached

7 May 2025

The UK and India agreed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) yesterday, aimed at reducing tariffs and boosting bilateral trade, which has been predicted could add as much as £4.8 billion to the UK economy.

VIVO Defence Services’ USVF contract extended

Defence

VIVO Defence Services’ USVF contract extended

7 May 2025

VIVO Defence Services’ United States Visiting Forces (USVF) contract has been extended – just over two-years since it started providing Facilities Management at US air bases across England.

Sonardyne receives two King’s Awards for Enterprise

Defence

Sonardyne receives two King’s Awards for Enterprise

7 May 2025

Hampshire based Sonardyne International Ltd, is one of only two UK companies to have been awarded a pair of prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise this year, with less than a handful of UK companies typically achieving two awards in a given year.

Boeing opens Farnborough collaboration centre

Aerospace Defence

Boeing opens Farnborough collaboration centre

6 May 2025

Boeing has opened a new collaboration centre at Farnborough to accelerate research on future aircraft concepts, offering improved capabilities such as better fuel efficiency, reduced noise and emissions and increased payload and range.

TEKEVER secures funding backing UK expansion

Defence

TEKEVER secures funding backing UK expansion

6 May 2025

TEKEVER today announced the raise of a new funding round, fully committed by existing investors, including round leader Ventura Capital, Baillie Gifford, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), Iberis Capital and Crescent Cove, which confirms TEKEVER’s valuation at over £1 billion and helps drive its UK development programme.

Sirius Insight recognised with King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

Defence

Sirius Insight recognised with King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

6 May 2025

UK maritime surveillance tech scale-up, Sirius Insight, today announced that it has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category.

Titan secures key accreditations

Aerospace Defence

Titan secures key accreditations

2 May 2025

Titan Manufacturing - based in Weymouth, Dorset - has achieved two significant accreditations that position the company as a trusted supplier for military and defence contracts.

UK-made RAF drones become operational

Defence

UK-made RAF drones become operational

2 May 2025

The Royal Air Force’s new UK made drones - known as StormShroud - came into operation today.

Arondite raises $12m to connect defence systems with AI

Defence

Arondite raises $12m to connect defence systems with AI

2 May 2025

British company Arondite - which is building AI to transform how defence organisations safely deliver 'human-machine' teaming at scale - has secured over $12 million in funding from leading global investors.

SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV

Defence

SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV

1 May 2025

British advanced maritime tech company SubSea Craft (SSC) has unveiled a new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) capability, MARS, marking the company’s second product offering following the success of its VICTA diver delivery platform.

SEA secures contract with Thales to support Royal Navy ships

Defence

SEA secures contract with Thales to support Royal Navy ships

1 May 2025

SEA has secured a 15-year contract with Thales as part of the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme.

Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

1 May 2025

Kahootz and Shipley UK have announced a strategic partnership to enhance opportunity capture and bid management capabilities.

Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

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Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

1 May 2025

A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips - and the first of its kind in Europe - was opened yesterday at the University of Southampton by Science Minister Lord Vallance.

Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

Defence

Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

30 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

DE&S takes ownership of new £98.5m warehouse facility

Defence

DE&S takes ownership of new £98.5m warehouse facility

29 April 2025

UK Armed Forces are better equipped for ever-evolving global security threats, as the construction of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) new state-of-the-art storage facility at Longtown in Cumbria is complete.

BAE Systems receives US Marine Corps ACV-30 FRP contract

Defence

BAE Systems receives US Marine Corps ACV-30 FRP contract

29 April 2025

BAE Systems has been awarded a $188.5 million full-rate production (FRP) contract from the US Marine Corps for 30 ACV-30mm vehicles, which includes fielding support, spares and test equipment.

MBDA invests in UK

Defence

MBDA invests in UK's Hydra Drones

29 April 2025

Hybrid Drones Ltd – producers of the hybrid Jet-Electric Hydra 400 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) – has announced that MBDA is investing in its innovative technology.

Defence Innovation Loans open to UK SMEs

Defence

Defence Innovation Loans open to UK SMEs

29 April 2025

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) supported by Innovate UK Loans Ltd (Innovate UK) are working together to offer Defence Innovation Loans aimed at SMEs.

Marshall wins Thales contract to produce Royal Navy sonar modules

Defence

Marshall wins Thales contract to produce Royal Navy sonar modules

28 April 2025

Marshall has received a long-term contract from Thales UK to manufacture, maintain and support key components of anti-submarine sonar arrays that provide a critical edge for the UK’s Royal Navy.

Navantia UK appoints Derek Jones as Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer

Defence

Navantia UK appoints Derek Jones as Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer

28 April 2025

Navantia UK has today announced the appointment of Derek Jones as Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer.

VIVO delivers flightline improvements at RAF Waddington

Defence

VIVO delivers flightline improvements at RAF Waddington

28 April 2025

VIVO Defence Services and its contractors have delivered flightline improvements at RAF Waddington - the home base of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) - with new taxiway lines and other markings applied to the parking area used by the Red Arrows.

DE&S delivers innovative tech to HMS Richmond

Defence

DE&S delivers innovative tech to HMS Richmond

25 April 2025

Innovative technology that allows the Royal Navy to share combat data at speed during operations at sea has been installed on the T23 frigate, HMS Richmond, ahead of its operational deployment as part of the Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG25) heading for the Pacific Rim.

Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

Defence

Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

25 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), has unveiled an advanced portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians.

Chinook Maintenance School receives VMT system

Defence

Chinook Maintenance School receives VMT system

24 April 2025

Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter technicians now have access to latest generation interactive training technology to speed up their learning and development.

SME support from banks required to bolster defence strategy

Defence

SME support from banks required to bolster defence strategy

24 April 2025

Defence firms fear being debanked over ethical concerns amid the government's planned defence investment push and according to Heligan Group the UK’s defence strategy must include greater SME support from banks.

ITSA sees positive start to 2025 for UK connector market

Aerospace Defence

ITSA sees positive start to 2025 for UK connector market

24 April 2025

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has reported that in Q1 of 2025 the UK connector market showed strong performance, with sales up 11% up over Q4 2024 and up 7% on Q1 2024.

Cranfield partners with ADI

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Cranfield partners with ADI

23 April 2025

The Academy of Defense Industries (ADI) and Cranfield University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Human Capability Initiative event to advance collaborative research and teaching and to build skills in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Serco awarded RAF Air Cadets glider fleet contracts

Defence

Serco awarded RAF Air Cadets glider fleet contracts

23 April 2025

Serco has been awarded two new contracts to continue providing support to the Royal Air Force’s Air Cadet glider fleet.

VIVO secures PSDS grant for Net Zero schemes at two UK military bases

Defence

VIVO secures PSDS grant for Net Zero schemes at two UK military bases

23 April 2025

VIVO Defence Services has worked with two UK military bases to secure Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grant funding for decarbonisation programmes.

MoD and ABP demo port agreement at Immingham

Defence

MoD and ABP demo port agreement at Immingham

23 April 2025

The first practical demonstration of the recently signed strategic agreement between the MoD and Associated British Ports (ABP), which allows numerous UK ports to be used by UK Defence to ship equipment and vehicles for overseas deployments, has been completed.

New measures to improve UK military family housing

Defence

New measures to improve UK military family housing

22 April 2025

Living conditions for families in military housing are set to be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.

Boeing to sell part of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55bn

Aerospace Defence

Boeing to sell part of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55bn

22 April 2025

Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including its Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways assets, to Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, with this all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion.

BAE Systems enhances UK weapons production

Defence

BAE Systems enhances UK weapons production

22 April 2025

BAE Systems has developed innovative new approaches in the production of energetics and propellants expected to strengthen supply chain resilience for the UK and its allies.

British Army uses RF DEW to down drone swarms

Defence

British Army uses RF DEW to down drone swarms

22 April 2025

The British Army has tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones for the first time in the latest trial of a radiofrequency directed energy weapon (RF DEW) demonstrator.

New military accommodation completed in Bicester

Defence

New military accommodation completed in Bicester

22 April 2025

A major investment programme to improve living conditions across the army estate has delivered new accommodation for soldiers at St George’s Barracks, Bicester.

UK and Germany cooperate on military bridging systems

Defence

UK and Germany cooperate on military bridging systems

22 April 2025

The UK and Germany will strengthen ties while renewing their commitment to working together to deliver enhanced military manoeuvre support capability.

BAE Systems awarded US Army M777 structures contract

Defence

BAE Systems awarded US Army M777 structures contract

17 April 2025

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the US Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, worth $162 million.

M Group acquires Telent

Defence Security

M Group acquires Telent

16 April 2025

M Group has aquired Telent, a provider of operational technology and digital solutions for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) across the UK and Ireland.

Serco to support US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems

Defence

Serco to support US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems

16 April 2025

Serco announced today that it has retained its contract to provide technical services to modernise the US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems.

DASA launches Phase Two of Innovation in Support of Operations competition

Defence

DASA launches Phase Two of Innovation in Support of Operations competition

16 April 2025

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched Phase Two of its fast paced Themed Competition Innovation in Support of Operations.

QinetiQ selected as awardee on US Army

Defence

QinetiQ selected as awardee on US Army's PD Aerostats MATOC

16 April 2025

QinetiQ US has been selected as an awardee on the US Army's $4 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) under the US Army Product Director (PD) Aerostats programme.

UK and US complete major hypersonic weapons test programme

Defence

UK and US complete major hypersonic weapons test programme

15 April 2025

UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme.

HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling

Defence

HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling

15 April 2025

Experts from the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Exports and Sales team, formerly known as Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), have sold Type 23 frigate, HMS Monmouth, to Turkey for recycling.

PTC acquires IncQuery Group

Aerospace Defence

PTC acquires IncQuery Group

14 April 2025

PTC is strengthening its Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and systems engineering focus with the acquisition of IncQuery Group.

HRH Princess Royal officially opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy

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HRH Princess Royal officially opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy

14 April 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow at a ceremony at the Company’s Scotstoun site.

Military package to support Ukraine

Defence

Military package to support Ukraine's Armed Forces

14 April 2025

The UK is ramping up rapid military support to Ukraine to put them in the strongest position to secure a lasting peace as partners met in Brussels on Friday for the 27th Ukraine Defence Contact Group, chaired by the UK and Germany, with a Package supporting UK jobs and growth, securing equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian ...

British Army trials robotic mine plough

Defence

British Army trials robotic mine plough

14 April 2025

British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system called WEEVIL is being put through its paces by the British Army, with the Warrior based solution combining Pearson Engineering’s Full Width Mine Plough and its BEACON remote control system.

UK and Australia establish weapons development partnership

Defence

UK and Australia establish weapons development partnership

14 April 2025

The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have established a ground-breaking partnership to develop next-generation sub-systems for low-cost weapons systems, bringing together advanced technologies from both nations.

BAE Systems and WZM sign to support Poland

Defence

BAE Systems and WZM sign to support Poland's M88A2s

11 April 2025

BAE Systems has entered into an agreement with Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne S.A. (WZM), to enhance the support of the Polish Land Forces’ M88 Armoured Recovery Vehicle fleet's operational readiness.

DE&S extends IMOS contract

Defence

DE&S extends IMOS contract

11 April 2025

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) have extended an existing Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) contract for up to two years, to ensure the continued expert upkeep of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 AW101 Merlin helicopters.

GA-ASI expands MQ-9B SeaGuardian

Defence

GA-ASI expands MQ-9B SeaGuardian's targeting capability

10 April 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.

Babcock awarded UK MoD Type 31 CIP contract

Defence

Babcock awarded UK MoD Type 31 CIP contract

10 April 2025

Babcock has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates being built by the company at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.

Polar Technology receives BAE Systems

Defence Events

Polar Technology receives BAE Systems' ‘Partner 2 Win’ Gold Tier Award

10 April 2025

Polar Technology today announced it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win programme.

Sweden procures 18 ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems

Defence

Sweden procures 18 ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems

10 April 2025

The Swedish Government has announced its decision to buy 18 new ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems as part of its 18th support package to Ukraine.

Acron Aviation signs distribution agreement with HC Pacific

Defence

Acron Aviation signs distribution agreement with HC Pacific

10 April 2025

Acron Aviation has entered into a landmark agreement with a military aftermarket and trusted supplier of mission-critical parts, HC Pacific. With over 50 years’ experience in aerospace distribution HC Pacific is renowned for its innovative, global, supply chain solutions.

Sentinel Photonics strengthens Eastern European defence capabilities via strategic partnerships

Defence Security

Sentinel Photonics strengthens Eastern European defence capabilities via strategic partnerships

9 April 2025

Sentinel Photonics has announced three pivotal partnerships in Eastern Europe.

GKN Aerospace secures contract with Boeing for C-17 fan blade repairs

Defence

GKN Aerospace secures contract with Boeing for C-17 fan blade repairs

8 April 2025

GKN Aerospace has signed a three-year contract with Boeing to provide fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines.

Roke secures £251m contract to lead UK missile defence research

Defence

Roke secures £251m contract to lead UK missile defence research

7 April 2025

Roke has recently been awarded a major multi-year contract known as Science & Technology Oriented Research & development in Missile defence (STORM), partnering with the UK Missile Defence Centre (MDC) to deliver cutting-edge research for Missile Defence.

Babcock awarded UK MoD contract to provide innovative support to Ukraine

Defence

Babcock awarded UK MoD contract to provide innovative support to Ukraine

4 April 2025

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) which will enable Ukraine’s armed forces to 3D print military equipment.

BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation

Defence

BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation

3 April 2025

BMT has successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising BMT’s proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed.

Babcock supporting one in every 550 jobs in the UK

Defence

Babcock supporting one in every 550 jobs in the UK

1 April 2025

New independent research by Oxford Economics reveals how defence company Babcock International Group (Babcock) drives growth across the UK economy through jobs, investment in the supply chain, and tax contributions.

QinetiQ to strengthen Australia’s defence aviation safety

Defence

QinetiQ to strengthen Australia’s defence aviation safety

1 April 2025

QinetiQ has been awarded a AU$47 million contract to support Australia’s Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).

Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

Defence Security Space

Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

1 April 2025

Leonardo has designed, developed and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the ultra-secure Public Regulated Service (PRS) - provided by the Galileo satellite navigation service - which is currently accredited for use throughout Europe.

Sir Patrick Vallance hears from regional leaders at Cranfield University event

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Sir Patrick Vallance hears from regional leaders at Cranfield University event

31 March 2025

Recently appointed Oxford-Cambridge Innovation Champion and Science Minister, Lord Vallance was at Cranfield University earlier this month for a special roundtable event with business leaders, university representatives and local authorities from the central area of the corridor around Cranfield, Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Solus Power opens Series A funding round

Defence Security

Solus Power opens Series A funding round

31 March 2025

Solus Power has announced the launch of its Series A funding round, with a target raise of £5 million to help fulfil the startup’s mission to revolutionise energy access across defence, security and civilian sectors.

Work begins on RAF Digby accommodation blocks

Defence Events

Work begins on RAF Digby accommodation blocks

28 March 2025

Work to build four new accommodation blocks for personnel has officially commenced at RAF Digby, in Lincolnshire.

CYSIAM and CrowdStrike form strategic partnership

Defence Security

CYSIAM and CrowdStrike form strategic partnership

27 March 2025

CYSIAM has formed a strategic partnership with CrowdStrike aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across the UK defence sector supply chain.

ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

Defence Security Events

ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

27 March 2025

ODU Connectors will be showcasing its sealed connectors and contacts solutions at Ocean Business, being held next month (8th-10th April) at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

RTX

Defence

RTX's Raytheon receives US Army defence analysis contract

27 March 2025

RTX's Raytheon business, has been awarded a follow-on contract from the US Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center to continue to utilise its Rapid Campaign Analysis and Demonstration Environment, or RCADE, modeling and simulation capability.

Babcock awarded British Army strategic support contract extension

Defence

Babcock awarded British Army strategic support contract extension

26 March 2025

Babcock has secured a five-year British Army strategic support partner contract extension worth around £1 billion with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Avon Technologies to supply Ukraine with gas masks

Defence

Avon Technologies to supply Ukraine with gas masks

26 March 2025

Wiltshire based Avon Technologies has this morning announced that it has received two European NATO orders for personal respirators for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

BISim to provide US Army Futures Command with synthetic environment MPT

Defence

BISim to provide US Army Futures Command with synthetic environment MPT

26 March 2025

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is partnering with the US Army Futures Command to develop an end-to-end solution for generating 3D data and game-ready, high-fidelity terrain within the Synthetic Training Environment Mission Planning Toolkit (MPT).

ZeroAvia awarded US Airforce grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

Defence

ZeroAvia awarded US Airforce grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

25 March 2025

ZeroAvia today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to conduct a feasibility study focused on integrating hydrogen propulsion into Cessna Caravan aircraft alongside advanced aircraft automation technology.

Avon Protection introduces MCM100 Diver Tracking System

Defence Security

Avon Protection introduces MCM100 Diver Tracking System

25 March 2025

Avon Protection has introduced a new Diver Tracking System for its MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather to enhance military diver safety and integration into the underwater battlespace during training missions.

BAE Systems and Repkon USA collaborate on advanced munitions

Defence

BAE Systems and Repkon USA collaborate on advanced munitions

25 March 2025

BAE Systems and Repkon USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and manufacture of advanced munitions.

USAF selects Boeing for next-gen fighter

Defence

USAF selects Boeing for next-gen fighter

25 March 2025

The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that Boeing has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft.

Inzpire

Defence

Inzpire's CASE JTAC secures accreditation

25 March 2025

Inzpire’s Compact Agile Simulation Equipment for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (CASE JTAC) is now approved for Types 1, 2 and 3 controls, making it the first accredited mixed-reality JTAC simulator in the UK.

Sonardyne launches SPRINT-Nav U

Defence Security

Sonardyne launches SPRINT-Nav U

24 March 2025

Sonardyne International Ltd has launch SPRINT-Nav U, the world's smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms.

Policymakers offered insights on UK’s nuclear forces

Defence

Policymakers offered insights on UK’s nuclear forces

24 March 2025

Experts from the University of Exeter’s Defence, Security and Resilience Network, have warned about a lack of capability in the UK’s nuclear forces, the dangers of Iran developing nuclear weapons and how greater efforts are needed to stop online radicalisation as part of a new series of essays.

GA-ASI gains EMAR/FR 145 approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B

Defence

GA-ASI gains EMAR/FR 145 approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B

24 March 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received the prestigious EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for component maintenance from the French Military Continuing Airworthiness Authority, DSAE.

Middlesex Aerospace celebrates 80 years

Aerospace Defence

Middlesex Aerospace celebrates 80 years

24 March 2025

With a name synonymous with advanced engineering of the highest quality, Middlesex Aerospace - a UK supplier to the aerospace and defence sectors - is 80 years old this month and celebrating its history with a promise to keep looking ahead to the future.

BAE Systems lays keel on Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought submarine

Defence Events

BAE Systems lays keel on Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought submarine

21 March 2025

The keel of the first of the UK’s new Dreadnought submarines, the most powerful and technically advanced boats ever designed for the Royal Navy, has been laid at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.

Construction starts on UK military accommodation at DM Kineton

Defence

Construction starts on UK military accommodation at DM Kineton

21 March 2025

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at DM Kineton in Warwickshire to mark the start of construction of a new £13 million Single Living Accommodation block.

Military infrastructure upgrade completed at Leuchars

Defence

Military infrastructure upgrade completed at Leuchars

21 March 2025

Construction has completed on a major infrastructure project to benefit soldiers based at Leuchars Station in Fife.

Leidos enhances UK MoD supply chain

Defence

Leidos enhances UK MoD supply chain

19 March 2025

Leidos has successfully transitioned its secure, centralised supply chain management program in use by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Amazon Web Services cloud, representing a significant milestone in modernising the MoD’s digital infrastructure.

BAE Systems selects Ivalua to streamline S2P processes

Aerospace Defence

BAE Systems selects Ivalua to streamline S2P processes

19 March 2025

BAE Systems, Inc. has selected Ivalua to streamline its Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.

Kilo Solutions secures Royal Navy contract

Defence

Kilo Solutions secures Royal Navy contract

18 March 2025

Maritime VR simulators specialist Kilo Solutions Ltd, has announced that the Royal Navy has procured 24 x VASCO in a Box (VIAB) units, marking the company's second major defence contract.

Sagentia Defence new name for TP Group

Aerospace Defence

Sagentia Defence new name for TP Group

18 March 2025

Launching today, Sagentia Defence is the new name of TP Group, a science and technology consultancy serving the UK defence industry.

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Defence

RTX's Collins Aerospace to upgrade US Army Black Hawk avionics

18 March 2025

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of US Army Black Hawk helicopters for the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution programme.

BAE Systems and ISI set for next phase of Canada

Defence

BAE Systems and ISI set for next phase of Canada's River-class destroyer programme

17 March 2025

A contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking the start of the next major phase on the River-class destroyer programme.

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Videos

Defence

Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

30 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Defence

Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

25 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), has unveiled an advanced portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians.

Space

NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

Defence

Dstl trials future of invisible war

14 January 2025

The future of ‘invisible war’ has been trialled by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) using emerging and next generation electromagnetic (EM) concepts.

Aerospace Security

Final test flights for future national drone network completed

7 January 2025

The final drone flight trials of Project CAELUS have taken place between Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin and Aberdeen during November and December.

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