in Defence Posted 22 January 2020
The UK’s first dedicated, purpose designed wargaming centre has been unveiled by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
in Defence Posted 22 January 2020
Airbus Helicopters in the UK is to provide four additional H145 helicopters as part of an expansion of the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS), announced earlier this week.
in Defence / Space Posted 22 January 2020
The second annual Space Operations Summit, being held in London from 28th-30th April 2020, will be looking at ways to increase operational capabilities in space.
in Defence Posted 21 January 2020
The MoD’s UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) has signed a £183 million contract to boost training services for new Rotary Wing pilots.
in Defence / Security Posted 21 January 2020
CAE has appointed Todd Probert as Group President, Defence & Security, effective 27th January 2020.
in Defence / Security Posted 21 January 2020
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Environment Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding creating a partnership that will develop new habitat and sea defences on Thorney Island, East Sussex.
in Defence Posted 21 January 2020
Ed Cutts, Interim Director Weapons, vice acting head at DE&S, recently visited Ministry of Defence (MoD) Shoeburyness and QinetiQ’s Fort Halstead site to witness activities and the recent improvements to
in Defence Posted 20 January 2020
Tyron Runflat Ltd's Director Peter Simson, will be presenting a paper on the development of runflat technology at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2020 conference in London tomorrow.
in Defence Posted 20 January 2020
BAE Systems plc announced today that it has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Collins Aerospace’s Military Global Positioning System business (GPS business)
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 20 January 2020
BAE Systems has signed an agreement to work with Renishaw to work together on the development of additive manufacturing (AM) capability (i.e. 3D printing) for the defence and aerospace sector, designed to help improve
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 17 January 2020
EaglePicher Technologies, a producer of batteries and energetic devices for aerospace and defence, has chosen IFS Applications as its central enterprise resource planning (ERP) system of record.
in Defence / Security Posted 16 January 2020
JFD today announced the acquisition of the business, intellectual property rights and assets, of Ansti Test Systems Ltd, an independent global designer and manufacturer of test facilities for performance measurement of underwater breathing apparatus.
in Defence Posted 16 January 2020
Over the last five years Rolls-Royce has been pioneering world-first technology that will contribute to the UK’s next-generation Tempest programme.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Supplier of coatings, chemicals, adhesives and composite materials to the aerospace and defence sectors, PSG, has now been in business for half a century and will be celebrating this milestone during 2020.
in Defence Posted 15 January 2020
An evolving threat landscape and impending modernisation of military aircraft will sustain demand for new, improved Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
in Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Manufacturer of optical, RF and microwave products, Link Microtek, has received an order worth approximately £750,000 from Rohde & Schwarz to supply its Azdec secure optical MLC (mobile local communications) systems for
in Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Dstl and QinetiQ completed trials last October to assess a system to protect combat vehicles and their occupants, marking the completion of the Medusa Technology Assessment Programme (TAP), which has been running for the last 3.5 years.
in Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK, Italy and Sweden working closely
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 15 January 2020
Based near Belfast in Northern Ireland, CCP Gransden has established itself as a specialist manufacturer of advanced composites and as of this month it can trace its history back an impressive 125+ years, having stayed in family ownership since that time.
in Defence Posted 14 January 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced the first wave of £4 million funding, which aims to revolutionise the way warships make decisions and process thousands of strands of intelligence and data by using Artificial
in Defence / Events Posted 14 January 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is partnering with Cranfield University to hold an engagement day specifically aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises and academia.
in Defence / Space Posted 13 January 2020
Leaders from government, industry and academia will join forces at the Defence Space 2020 conference in London on 20th-21st May, which is organised by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Air and Space Power Association.
in Defence Posted 13 January 2020
In collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Team Defence Information has launched the 2020 Sustainability Challenge, this year focusing on carbon reduction.
in Defence Posted 9 January 2020
Novatech Ltd has supplied the Royal Naval Reserves (RNR) with new RHIB (Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat) Simulators to help in the cultivation and maintenance of essential skills through virtual training.
in Defence Posted 8 January 2020
BAE Systems has successfully fired an integrated, long-range anti-tank guided missile from the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle in a recent series of tests.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 8 January 2020
Woking headquartered TT Electronics announced it has completed the acquisition of a US-based business that designs and manufactures power electronics for defence and aerospace markets, enhancing TT’s
in Defence / Security Posted 7 January 2020
Inmarsat and Get SAT, an innovator in small, lightweight satellite communication terminals for airborne, ground and maritime applications, have announced a successful demonstration and
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 7 January 2020
Tony Wood, Chief Executive of Meggitt and former President of Rolls Royce Aerospace, has been appointed ADS President, succeeding Colin Smith.
in Defence Posted 7 January 2020
BAE Systems has received a $175 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69).
in Defence Posted 6 January 2020
Dr Norman Govan, of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has been recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year Honours 2020.
in Defence Posted 3 January 2020
MBDA has been awarded a contract by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the acquisition of Enforcer missile systems for the German Armed Forces.
in Defence / Security Posted 2 January 2020
QinetiQ Group plc has completed the acquisition of Manufacturing Techniques Inc. (MTEQ) following receipt of required regulatory approvals.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 2 January 2020
BAE Systems will recruit more than 800 apprentices in the UK in 2020 – the highest number ever recruited.
in Defence Posted 2 January 2020
MBDA has received an order to build further Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the German Air Force.
in Defence Posted 20 December 2019
Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL) has signed a major new contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide improved access to Armed Forces pay, pensions, military HR and administrative services.
in Defence Posted 19 December 2019
The US Navy has signed a $2.68 billion IDIQ contract for thousands of combat-proven, low-cost APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets.
in Defence / Events Posted 19 December 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a competition to develop a semi-autonomous reconnaissance and survey system to help troops safely and stealthily advance into enemy territory over water.
in Defence Posted 18 December 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a $249 million contract modification by the US Army for 60 additional M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and its accompanying M992A3 CAT vehicles that will bring improved artillery capabilities to the Armored
in Defence / Security Posted 18 December 2019
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has awarded BAE Systems a prime contractor position on Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA 3), a 10-year multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with a combined
in Defence / Events Posted 18 December 2019
The 29th annual Sanctuary Awards - hosted and delivered by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) - have been held in central London, recognising groups or individuals and their commitment to
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 17 December 2019
BAE Systems, Inc. today announced that Tom Arseneault will become president and chief executive officer of BAE Systems, Inc., effective 1st April 2020.
in Defence Posted 17 December 2019
Rolls-Royce is investing $7.7 million to create new manufacturing, repair and test capability in support of US Navy programmes with the completion of a new facility in late 2020.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 17 December 2019
Building on its long-term partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Serco Middle East has been awarded an extension of its Air Traffic Control Services, to continue providing support for the General Company for Air
in Defence Posted 17 December 2019
Hull mounted sonar is set to be fastest growing segment in the global sonar market by 2029, according to a new report from data analysis experts, GlobalData.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 December 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call is seeking innovative ideas - a concept, product or service (at various maturity levels) - to help improve the defence and security of the UK.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 December 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop new cyber tools designed to help prevent vulnerabilities in electronic files that can lead to cyberattacks.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 December 2019
JFD has again set new global benchmarks for international submarine rescue following the successful completion of rigorous exercises off the coast of Western Australia.
in Defence / Security Posted 11 December 2019
New standards in long-endurance underwater navigation and automated subsea positioning have been set following the successful completion of a joint project led by subsea technology specialist Sonardyne
in Defence Posted 6 December 2019
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking proposals for innovative technologies in accessing, disabling and destroying chemical and biological munitions and improvised explosive devices in challenging environments.
in Defence Posted 6 December 2019
Ross on Wye based RF PA and sub system designer and manufacturer, Antares Defence Systems Ltd, has announced its acquisition of EpsilonRF.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 5 December 2019
The Build a Plane Northern Ireland Project (BAPNI) has come alive with the first steps of building a plane taking place at the Ulster Aviation Society hangers.
in Defence / Security Posted 5 December 2019
JFD, the world-leading uUnderwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets, JFD, today announced a new exclusive partnership with Innovation Maritime, a non-profit
in Defence Posted 4 December 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop software that will enable semi-autonomous multi-domain mission planning.
in Defence Posted 4 December 2019
Underwater positioning and tracking technology from Sonardyne International Ltd. is to be used to support search and recovery operations undertaken by the Republic of Korea Navy's (RoKN's) new auxiliary submarine
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 4 December 2019
Designer and manufacturer of protective cases and lighting systems, Peli Products, has revealed its new Mobile 0450 Tool Chest GEN 2.
in Defence Posted 4 December 2019
Permali Gloucester Limited has been contracted by Leonardo Helicopters to supply a comprehensive ballistic protection solution for the Royal Navy’s new Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 3 December 2019
GKN Aerospace will officially open its all-new facility for Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) in Pune, India. GKN Aerospace India will celebrate this significant milestone with an inauguration ceremony tomorrow.
in Defence Posted 29 November 2019
MBDA has successfully completed a series of trials of the CAMM-ER air defence missile, validating the high-performance of the system.
in Defence / Events Posted 26 November 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be showcasing the latest in protective transparent material innovations at an interactive event in December.
in Defence Posted 26 November 2019
Bristol and London based data specialists, Techmodal, have been successful in their bid to deliver positive transformational change in people, analytics and associated digital communications for the Royal Navy.
in Defence Posted 26 November 2019
Rolls-Royce - having recently secured a five-year MissionCare contract valued at $1.2 billion to maintain AE 1107C engines on US Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force V-22 aircraft - will be responsible for all
in Defence Posted 25 November 2019
MBDA has been awarded a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the integration of the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft.
in Defence Posted 22 November 2019
MBDA has signed an agreement to purchase GDI Simulation from Airbus with closing subject to regulatory closing conditions.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 22 November 2019
Following the 2017 terror attacks in Manchester and London, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Home Office’s Office for Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT) initiated the £2 million
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 21 November 2019
Global armour manufacturer, NP Aerospace, has extended its LASA Lightweight Armoured Soldier Architecture portfolio with the launch of new ballistic shields for tactical operations.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 21 November 2019
Walker Group, which provides high precision components to the defence, aerospace and space markets, today announced two new additions to its board with the appointment of Amanda Robertson as Commercial Director and Paul Carnie as Finance
in Defence Posted 20 November 2019
Cobham has been awarded a contract to deliver Operational Readiness Training for RAF Lakenheath, as part of a four year deal.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 19 November 2019
NATS and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have extended their existing Future Military Area Radar Service (FMARS) contract for a further nine years, until 31st March 2030.
in Defence Posted 19 November 2019
BAE Systems has received contracts to deliver $71 million in aircraft survivability equipment to several US allies – the UK, Netherlands, Spain and the UAE – via US Army Foreign Military Sales.
in Defence Posted 18 November 2019
Developer and provider of advanced surface coating technology, Hardide plc, has announced that its Hardide-A coating has been selected for use on components for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 18 November 2019
Tyron Runflat Ltd has introduced a new All Terrain Runflat (ATR) multi-piece solution to its ATR runflat product portfolio at DSEI Japan (18th to 20th November).
in Defence Posted 16 November 2019
HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the two aircraft carriers designed and constructed for the Royal Navy, has sailed into her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time.
in Defence Posted 15 November 2019
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract by the US Navy to provide V-22 Osprey AE1107C engine support, worth $1.2 billion.
in Defence Posted 14 November 2019
Professor Gokhan Inalhan has been appointed as Professor of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence at Cranfield University, a position sponsored by BAE Systems.
in Defence / Space Posted 14 November 2019
The Council of the European Union has given the green light to the TWISTER (Timely Warning and Interception with Space-based TheatER surveillance) capability project for implementation within the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
in Defence Posted 14 November 2019
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) General Service Respirator (GSR) is now in production with Wiltshire-based Avon Protection Ltd. and will soon see delivery of the first order.
in Defence / Security Posted 14 November 2019
Cranfield University and the Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham, are working together to develop a national focal point for cyber deception and help the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) better defend their networks in
in Defence Posted 14 November 2019
BAE Systems is to create an advanced electronic warfare (EW) radar jamming technology, aimed at improving air survivability and mission effectiveness for US Army rotary-wing aircraft and unmanned aerial systems.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 November 2019
Advanced weapon readiness and maintenance solutions provider for military, paramilitary and law enforcement and HLS agencies, WeaponLogic (Secubit) is to unveil for the first time at Milipol Paris the WeaponLogic Eco Systems for the
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 7 November 2019
Business advisory firm KPMG UK has agreed an alliance with specialist research, innovation and investment agency Axillium to drive greater business investment in research and development (R&D).
in Defence / Security Posted 7 November 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded nearly £2 million to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt and defeat the hostile and malicious use of drones.
in Defence Posted 6 November 2019
BMT today announced the appointment of Andrew Wyllie CBE as Non-Executive Director of the Board at BMT Group Ltd., effective from the 21st October 2019.
in Defence Posted 6 November 2019
Plextek-DTS (Defence Technology Solutions) has been awarded two contracts under the £2 million Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt and defeat the
in Defence Posted 6 November 2019
Two fully autonomous armoured vehicles were the centrepiece of a landmark demonstration for the Australian Army this week, providing crucial insights into the capabilities of integrated autonomous technologies on
in Defence Posted 6 November 2019
Portsmouth Naval Base has undertaken a programme of infrastructure upgrades ahead of the arrival of the UK’s second Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 6 November 2019
BAE Systems, Inc. has named Caitlin Hayden as senior vice president of communications.
in Defence / Events Posted 6 November 2019
A contract worth £2.8 billion has been signed to provide state-of-the-art armoured fighting vehicles to the British Army.
in Defence Posted 4 November 2019
Babcock International has welcomed 300 apprentices and 180 graduates to its UK teams in 2019, with Babcock’s Devonport site and Babcock at Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde taking on double the number of apprentices from last
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 4 November 2019
The seventh annual Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, showcasing the wide range of UK careers available in engineering and their importance to the national economy and society, begins today.
in Defence Posted 4 November 2019
Interserve Group Limited, the international support services, construction and equipment services group, has won a significant contract extension with the Ministry of Defence as part of Interserve’s Landmarc Support Services
in Defence / Security Posted 1 November 2019
Recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals that global defence industries are transforming their operations and capabilities through significant investments in disruptive technologies and platforms
in Defence Posted 1 November 2019
The first submarine-hunting Poseidon MRA1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) has been delivered to the Royal Air Force (RAF).
in Defence Posted 1 November 2019
HMS Pembroke is back with the Royal Navy ahead of schedule and ready for action after a successful 42-week, £8 million refit at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard in Fife.
in Defence Posted 1 November 2019
BAE Systems has received a $120 million contract from the US Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under a third order for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 31 October 2019
Five companies in the aerospace and defence supply chains have been awarded a Gold performance award, the highest level, as part of the 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21) Operational
in Defence Posted 29 October 2019
Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Counter UAS Market, Forecast to 2024, reveals that heightened demand for commercial unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) by the military for expensive, technologically advanced,
in Defence Posted 29 October 2019
For the first time on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, a British F-35 Lightning has been fully loaded with weaponry, demonstrating the destructive and defensive power it can launch from the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
in Defence Posted 29 October 2019
BAE Systems is to develop advanced decoy countermeasures to protect aircraft from future threats, having been awarded a a $36.7 million contract from the US Navy to develop and demonstrate a next-generation, dual band Fiber-Optic Towed Decoy
in Defence Posted 29 October 2019
RF hardware and software innovator CRFS has announced the launch of its new RFeye SenS Portable, a small, lightweight, high-fidelity RF recorder for long-duration signal recording and playback, with applications in defence, manufacturing and
