in Defence Posted 16 July 2019
On the occasion of the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Serbia today, MBDA announced the signing of a contract for the acquisition of Mistral 3 short-range air defence systems by the Ministry of Defence of Serbia.
in Defence / Events Posted 15 July 2019
In what marks a significant milestone for Survitec’s involvement in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme, the UK based maritime and defence safety equipment supplier has kitted out its 1,000th pilot using the Pilot Fit Facility (PFF) introduced
in Defence Posted 12 July 2019
BAE Systems are participating in one of four newly announced partnerships between industry and academia, developing ground-breaking technologies to help tackle global challenges.
in Defence / Events Posted 11 July 2019
Cranfield University’s fundraising campaign for a replacement aircraft has received a boost this week from the RAF, with a sponsorship contribution worth £50,000.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 July 2019
Artefacts from the 100-year history of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) are being displayed at the 'Top Secret' Science Museum exhibition in London, helping to mark this year's GCHQ Centenary.
in Defence / Security Posted 11 July 2019
It was revealed yesterday that tech entrepreneurs who are developing cutting-edge cybersecurity products with the help of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Accelerator initiative, have raised £35 million
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 July 2019
This October, British covert technology manufacturers will travel to Quantico, Virginia for the inaugural ‘CTE-Q’ Covert Technology Exhibition, designed to provide US Federal agencies, law enforcement, homeland security and military
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 10 July 2019
ODU UK Ltd have announced the release of a newly created hybrid rectangular connector.
in Defence Posted 10 July 2019
Inmarsat's value-added manufacturing partner, Honeywell, has been selected to provide the JetWave satellite communication (SATCOM) system for 70 C-17 aircraft as a part of the Fixed Installation Satellite Antenna
in Defence Posted 10 July 2019
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is developing cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons which have the potential to revolutionise the battlefield.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 July 2019
Today saw the opening to the public of the Science Museum’s new exhibition, Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security, celebrating 100 years of GCHQ.
in Defence / Events Posted 9 July 2019
Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds, the Australian Minister for Defence has visited BAE Systems' Govan shipyard to witness the build progress being made on Glasgow, the first in class City Class Type 26.
in Defence Posted 9 July 2019
JFD has successfully completed sea acceptance trials and training on the second of two advanced submarine rescue systems recently delivered to the Indian Navy.
in Defence Posted 8 July 2019
Airbus has signed the new A400M Global Support Step 2 contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation), which manages the multinational programme on behalf of the Launch Customer Nations Germany, France,
in Defence Posted 5 July 2019
Royal Marines have tested their ability to take out airborne targets with a new missile system on the ranges in south Wales.
in Defence Posted 4 July 2019
The Ministry of Defence (MoD)has signed an £85 million contract with Rolls-Royce to maintain the engines of the Royal Navy’s Type-23 frigate fleet.
in Defence Posted 4 July 2019
Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have launched a new, independent UK-based joint venture (JV) for military vehicle design, manufacture and support – known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL).
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 3 July 2019
A giant sculpture of a Hawker Typhoon built by QinetiQ’s apprentices has been a feature of this year’s Chalke Valley History Festival held near Salisbury last week drawing the crowds as well as
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 2 July 2019
UK defence manufacturer, Seven Technologies Group (7TG), will be providing what it is calling a 'glimpse into the future' at the forthcoming Three Counties Defence & Security Expo (3CDSE), being held at the Three Counties Showground,
in Defence / Security Posted 2 July 2019
Underwater intruder detection technology from maritime security specialist Sonardyne International Ltd. has been chosen to secure the coastal perimeter of a critical national energy infrastructure (CNI) facility in
in Defence / Security Posted 2 July 2019
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has supplied its radar video trackers and display technology to Marico Marine as part of a major investment by the
in Defence Posted 1 July 2019
Ultra Electronics TCS has been awarded a five-year, sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the US Army for the procurement and fielding of Ultra Electronics’ ORION radio systems in support
in Defence / Security Posted 1 July 2019
County Durham based detection technology supplier, Kromek, has been awarded three contracts, in the UK, US and Europe, for its D3S platform for nuclear radiation detecti
in Defence Posted 28 June 2019
Serco Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a one-year task order worth approximately $8.3 million from the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for upgrades to Giant Voice Mass Notification Systems at multiple
in Defence / Events Posted 28 June 2019
Three local fundraisers are celebrating after winning awards for their commitment to a national military charity.
in Defence Posted 28 June 2019
BAE Systems, along with teammate Iveco Defence Vehicles, has been awarded a $67 million contract modification by the US Marine Corps to develop new variants for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Family of
in Defence Posted 27 June 2019
Women in Cornwall working on the frontline of engineering with the Royal Navy have spoken of how attitudes towards female engineers have shifted in recent years.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 27 June 2019
Two of the UK’s leading figures in the aerospace and defence industries have today been honoured by Cranfield University.
in Defence Posted 27 June 2019
Babcock International has successfully completed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the Air Weapons Handling System (AWHS) for the Type 26 Global Combat Ship, designed for BAE Systems.
in Defence Posted 26 June 2019
Construction has begun on new accommodation for personnel at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM), at Lympstone in Devon.
in Defence / Events Posted 26 June 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition which seeks proposals for novel approaches to stopping or impeding tanks and other heavy armoured vehicles, while preventing or minimising collateral damage, is entering its
in Defence Posted 26 June 2019
The USAF Academy, Colorado, have ordered four new simulators for their teaching facility from the Merlin Flight Simulation Group in the UK.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 25 June 2019
Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing exclusively in businesses serving the aerospace and defence industry, announced today the acquisition of Accrofab Ltd, a supplier of complex fabricated and machined engine
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 25 June 2019
Global trade and logistics software provider, AEB, has launched Customs Heroes, a first-of-its-kind digital customs broker network.
in Defence Posted 25 June 2019
QinetiQ has signed a new five year contract with the Royal Navy that will see the introduction of a dedicated training variant of QinetiQ’s Pointer system to optimise the effectiveness of Anti-Surface Warfare training on a wide range of weapon
in Defence / Security Posted 25 June 2019
JFD has signed a teaming agreement with Malin React to provide the submarine rescue market with a rapid vessel mobilisation capability, providing added assurance that submarine rescue systems can be installed quickly on board Vessels of
in Defence Posted 25 June 2019
The team responsible for bringing the P-8A Poseidon into Royal Air Force service recently visited Boeing’s manufacturing facility in Sheffield, which is producing parts for the new maritime patrol aircraft.
in Defence Posted 25 June 2019
The UK’s newest and most advanced fighter jet, the Lightning F-35B, has successfully completed its first operational missions.
in Defence Posted 25 June 2019
BAE Systems Australia is today launching the process to bid for work on the Hunter Class Frigate Programme’s prototyping phase.
in Defence Posted 25 June 2019
The Royal Thai Air Force has become the first international customer to update its C-130H transport fleet with the Rolls-Royce T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade.
in Defence Posted 25 June 2019
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has announced the signing of a Term Sheet Agreement to acquire 100% ownership in Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), which took place at a Saudi Arabia–UK industry event in London in the presence of senior shareholder
in Defence Posted 24 June 2019
The US Navy has selected BAE Systems to provide engineering and integration support for critical C5ISR communications and combat systems.
in Defence Posted 24 June 2019
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced that Professor Dame Angela McLean will be the MoD’s next Chief Scientific Adviser.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 24 June 2019
Nasmyth TMF, Nasmyth Group’s specialist metal finishing facility in Southern California, has been awarded Nadcap accreditation for Chemical Processing.
in Defence Posted 20 June 2019
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Cobham Mission Systems (CMS) have agreed to a non-exclusive arrangement that will enable a joint approach to combine Rafael's missile capabilities with Cobham launchers.
in Defence Posted 20 June 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a four year contract to manage a framework for the delivery of cutting edge human, social and behavioural science research by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), an executive agency of the
in Defence Posted 20 June 2019
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, EUROJET Turbo GmbH and NETMA (NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency), signed study contracts at the Paris Air Show to support long-term development of the
in Defence Posted 19 June 2019
Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) HMS Medway has arrived in her home port of Portsmouth for the very first time, welcomed by over 100 families in Her Majesty’s Naval Base.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 19 June 2019
To mark its 20th anniversary, the organisers of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) are today launching a podcast series entitled 'Defence and Security Debates'.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 18 June 2019
The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) today announced that major aerospace companies have confirmed their participation in BIAS 2020, as the biennial event prepares to celebrate its tenth year since inception.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 June 2019
Subsea UK and its technology arm, the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI), have joined forces with the UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC), in a first of its kind collaboration to accelerate the development of underwater robotics, unmanned
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Paris Air Show: Thales has unveiled Spy’Ranger 550, a new addition to its range of mini Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for tactical surveillance and intelligence, at the Paris Air Show.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Although the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) are preparing with almost military precision for what is proving to be the fastest-ever selling show taking place in July 2020, it is urban air that is set to
in Defence Posted 17 June 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded contracts by The Boeing Company to supply the Vehicle Management Control System and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) System for the MQ-25.
in Defence / Events Posted 17 June 2019
JFD has successfully completed a comprehensive submarine rescue exercise to mobilise the entire NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).
in Defence / Events Posted 17 June 2019
At the start of the Paris Air Show, MBDA has presented for the first time its vision of the capabilities that will lie at the heart of the next generation of European air combat systems.
in Defence Posted 14 June 2019
The MoD’s Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA) signalled their commitment to veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony at their facility in Sealand, Deeside, today.
in Defence Posted 14 June 2019
The first of the Royal Navy’s five new patrol ships, HMS Forth, is ready for front-line action – as the third, HMS Trent, successfully completes her first spell at sea.
in Defence / Events Posted 12 June 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Royal Navy, have launched a multimillion-pound funding competition to search for the future Naval operating
in Defence / Security Posted 12 June 2019
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) released a video today that shows how dogs of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) help ensure Dstl sites remain safe and secure.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 11 June 2019
Boeing will present its capabilities throughout the product lifecycle at the 2019 Paris Air Show, taking place at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, 17th-23rd June, as it showcases its commercial and defence products, services and
in Defence Posted 11 June 2019
British company AERALIS is developing a new class of military trainer aircraft, working closely with leading defence primes to ensure that it can deliver the advanced training required for sixth-generation fighter
in Defence Posted 11 June 2019
The Royal Navy has announced a partnership between its Royal Marines Commando force and Anduril Industries, a defence tech company specialising in AI powered solutions, to modernise surveillance systems and techniques.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Three Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) staff members have been recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday’s Honours 2019 for their scientific support to the incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury during March and July 2018.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 10 June 2019
UK start-up, FlareBright Ltd, has achieved the significant milestone of 500 Test Flights of its new image capture drone, SnapShot.
in Defence / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Sarah Kenny, Chief Executive of BMT, has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 10 June 2019
Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corp. (UTC) have announced an agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, set to create a systems provider with advanced technologies to address rapidly growing segments of aerospace and defence.
in Defence / Events Posted 10 June 2019
At the Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget, 17th to 23rd June, Airbus SE will present its portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services for the aerospace industry, as it celebrates 50 years of pioneering progress, during
in Defence / Events Posted 7 June 2019
Guildford-based Petards have announced that they will be launching ‘eyeCraft360’ at DSEI 2019, at the ExCel in London, 10th-13th September.
in Defence Posted 7 June 2019
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract worth more than £60 million to Coventry headquartered company NP Aerospace, to maintain the Army’s cutting-edge fleet of armoured vehicles.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 June 2019
Boeing released its 2019 Global Environment Report yesterday, highlighting the company's efforts towards building cleaner, more fuel-efficient airplanes and finding innovative ways to recycle and conserve resources,
in Defence / Events Posted 6 June 2019
Martin-Baker has marked the 70th Anniversary of the first life saved in a Martin-Baker ejection seat.
in Defence Posted 5 June 2019
QinetiQ has confirmed it has secured a new contract to provide the Royal Navy with advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training services using the latest target simulation technology from Saab.
in Defence Posted 5 June 2019
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the nation’s future flagship, will deploy in late summer for the eastern seaboard of the US, including a port visit in the Washington area where she will host the Atlantic Future Forum.
in Defence Posted 4 June 2019
Leonardo announced it has signed a contract with prime contractor QinetiQ to provide a number of PicoSAR Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA, also known as ‘E-Scan’) radars for the Canadian Armed Forces’ new unmanned
in Defence Posted 4 June 2019
In a powerful demonstration of inter-services capability, the British Army’s most potent aircraft, an Apache Attack Helicopter belonging to 656 Sqn Army Air Corps, has made its debut landing aboard the 60,000-tonne Royal Navy aircraft
in Defence / Security Posted 4 June 2019
UK provider of digital forensics, data analytics and cyber security services, CCL Group, has announced the acquisition of Milton Keynes based Evidence Talks, a digital forensics provider with over 25 years’ experience in supplying technology and
in Defence Posted 3 June 2019
Serco’s Maritime Services team at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) has been working alongside QinetiQ and Saab to carry out a demanding new set of trials for the Saab AUV-62, an
in Defence Posted 3 June 2019
Duqm Naval Dockyard (DND) - a Joint Venture between Babcock International and the Oman Dry Dock Company (ODC) - has successfully completed its first dry docking project, the Repair, Overhaul and Dry Docking (ROH DD) of the Fast
in Defence / Events Posted 31 May 2019
A group of 11 outstanding RAF Air Cadets from around the UK will be taking to the skies this summer, after winning Flying Scholarships from national military charity, the RAF Association.
in Defence Posted 30 May 2019
CAE has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Canada to begin work during the design phase of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ship programme.
in Defence Posted 29 May 2019
QinetiQ has unveiled the world’s first-in-its-class Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) supersonic target that can be attached to its jet Banshee aerial target and launched during flight.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2019
Designer and manufacturer of high-impact protective cases and advanced portable lighting, Peli Products, has introduced the PELI Air 1745 Long Case.
in Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) today announced a new Innovation Focus Area (IFA) for defence, which will provide funding to innovators for even the most ‘light bulb’ of moments in revolutionary radar thinking.
in Defence Posted 28 May 2019
Leonardo has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence to support a series of trials in which the ‘BriteCloud 55’ Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) is being trialled for operations with the Eurofighter Typhoon fleet of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
in Defence / Security Posted 24 May 2019
BAE Systems achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) DevOps Competency Consulting Partner status, furthering the company position for developing and operating government cloud environments.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 24 May 2019
Validair is urging customers to move to the latest version of FMS monitoring software from TSI Inc., FMS5, which upgrades users from FMS3, adding a host of additional features, including compatibility with the latest generation of
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2019
Hampshire based Serco Group today announced that it has agreed the acquisition of US defence contractor Naval Systems Business Unit (NSBU) – which provides naval designs, systems engineering and production support services to the US Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy –
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2019
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced £22 million in funding for Army cyber operations centres.
in Defence Posted 23 May 2019
BAE Systems Australia has celebrated the production of the 15,000th titanium part produced at Edinburgh Parks in South Australia for the world’s largest defence programme, the F-35.
in Defence Posted 23 May 2019
BAE Systems Australia opened a High Frequency (HF) laboratory in South Australia last week, that will be used to develop new technology that will be ‘the brains’ of the upgraded Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN).
in Defence / Events Posted 22 May 2019
The US Ambassador to the UK, Robert "Woody" Johnson, has visited BAE Systems' advanced manufacturing hub in Samlesbury, Lancashire, to mark a major delivery milestone in the world's largest defence programme,
in Defence Posted 22 May 2019
Babcock International has completed the first docking and maintenance period on HMS Queen Elizabeth at its Rosyth site.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 22 May 2019
Provider of global trade and supply chain management software, AEB, has partnered with Bongers Expeditie and ChannelPorts, to offer a central customs platform with a network of customs brokers (used for this
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 21 May 2019
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has enhanced its multifunction real-time data recorder (RDR) to include audio data capture and playback.
in Defence Posted 21 May 2019
Subsea technology and systems provider Sonardyne International Ltd. has acquired maritime software and equipment specialist EIVA A/S
in Defence / Events Posted 20 May 2019
Speaking on a visit to RAF Waddington last week, Defence Minister Stuart Andrew revealed that British pilots will be able to undertake simultaneous, virtual exercises with US counterparts based across the Atlantic, by
in Defence Posted 16 May 2019
Eric Beranger is to be MBDA’s new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1st June 2019, replacing Antoine Bouvier.
in Defence / Security Posted 15 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is holding a collaboration event for its ‘Don’t Blow It’ competition, on mitigating the threat of chemical and biological weapons on the battlefield.
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