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Babcock launches International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne

Defence

Babcock launches International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne

12 December 2024

Babcock have officially launched a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne, Australia, as part of its increased research and development efforts across global defence markets.

Marshall reaches completion of 1,200 auxiliary fuel tanks for Boeing P-8

Defence

Marshall reaches completion of 1,200 auxiliary fuel tanks for Boeing P-8

12 December 2024

Marshall has successfully completed its 1,200th auxiliary fuel tank in support of Boeing’s global P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft programme, marking a significant milestone since the start of the contract.

UK Business Secretary meets defence CEOs

Defence Events

UK Business Secretary meets defence CEOs

12 December 2024

Today, the UK's Business Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry will hear from the defence industry, hosting a CEO roundtable on driving investment into the sector.

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Issue 4, Vol. 14: ADVANCE December 2024 - February 2025

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Data Link Solutions receives IDIQ award for MIDS JTRS modernisation

Defence

Data Link Solutions receives IDIQ award for MIDS JTRS modernisation

12 December 2024

The US Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions (DLS) - a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace - an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award with a ceiling value up to $1 billion for the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS).

Sharpshooter delivers live and synthetic training to Royal Navy

Defence Events

Sharpshooter delivers live and synthetic training to Royal Navy

12 December 2024

Last month, a joint QinetiQ-Inzpire team delivered Sharpshooter, a training exercise at sea designed to improve a warship team’s response and ensure they are as well prepared as possible for a wide range of evolving surface and aerial threats, like those they could face on operational deployment.

DASA seeks revolutionary uncrewed systems

Defence

DASA seeks revolutionary uncrewed systems

11 December 2024

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Market Exploration called ‘Air Launched Effects: Revolutionary Deployment Systems’, run on behalf of the British Army.

Zelim appoints Matthew Mitchell as Director of Search and Rescue

Defence Security

Zelim appoints Matthew Mitchell as Director of Search and Rescue

11 December 2024

Edinburgh-headquartered maritime safety innovator Zelim has appointed Commander Matthew Mitchell as Director of Search and Rescue - a former Commander of the United States Coastguard (USCG) - as part of its strategy to open new markets for its man-overboard and security threat detection and recovery technologies.

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Sustainable accommodation delivered at Catterick Garrison

Defence

Sustainable accommodation delivered at Catterick Garrison

11 December 2024

A £5.5 million investment has delivered 112 sustainable bedspaces and a new drill shed at Vimy Barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, to support personnel attending the Army School of Ceremonial.

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

Defence Events

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

11 December 2024

Supporting global security and tackling increasing threats were the focus for Defence Minister Lord Coaker on a visit to South America last week, where he held talks in Chile and Brazil with his counterparts and industry, as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.

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BAE Systems awarded Striker II HMD Eurofighter contract

Defence

BAE Systems awarded Striker II HMD Eurofighter contract

11 December 2024

The consortium behind the Eurofighter Typhoon has awarded BAE Systems a £133 million contract to further develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD).

Royal Navy moves towards advanced autonomous mine hunting

Defence

Royal Navy moves towards advanced autonomous mine hunting

11 December 2024

World-leading advanced autonomous mine hunting capabilities for the Royal Navy have moved a step closer after a prototype uncrewed boat was successfully deployed and trialled for the first time.

NCSC Annual Review launched

Defence Security

NCSC Annual Review launched

11 December 2024

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched its eighth Annual Review at its London headquarters last week, highlighting growing threats, including from state actors.

RTX

Defence

RTX's Raytheon HELWS fired by British Army for first time

11 December 2024

Raytheon UK, part of RTX's Raytheon business, announced that its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) completed a successful live-firing with the British Army directed against moving aerial targets.

ACUA Ocean secures £5.5m to deliver world’s most advanced open ocean USV

Defence Security

ACUA Ocean secures £5.5m to deliver world’s most advanced open ocean USV

11 December 2024

Plymouth-based autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) developer ACUA Ocean has closed its £1.5 million Pre-Seed investment round co-led by StealthPoint and Britbots, alongside securing £4 million in new and existing research and development grants from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Department for ...

Advanced Navigation supports Rheinmetall with Australia’s largest ever defence export

Defence

Advanced Navigation supports Rheinmetall with Australia’s largest ever defence export

11 December 2024

Advanced Navigation has finalised a deal with Rheinmetall Defence Australia to supply fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS), for integration into Rheinmetall’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), currently in service with the Australian Army.

Dstl research reveals how crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack

Defence Security

Dstl research reveals how crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack

10 December 2024

Research by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has shown that, contrary to popular belief, crowds actually behave in a cooperative and orderly manner during an emergency, such as a terror attack.

BAE Systems awarded a DARPA HOTS contract

Defence

BAE Systems awarded a DARPA HOTS contract

10 December 2024

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research and development organisation a $12 million contract as part of the High Operational Temperature Sensors (HOTS) programme.

BAE Systems to supply Denmark and Sweden with new CV90s

Defence

BAE Systems to supply Denmark and Sweden with new CV90s

9 December 2024

BAE Systems has signed individual contracts worth a total of approximately £1.9 billion ($2.5bn) with both Sweden and Denmark for new CV90 combat vehicles.

CSpO marks 10th anniversary

Defence Space Events

CSpO marks 10th anniversary

6 December 2024

The Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) partners met in Florence, Italy, this week, celebrating the partnership's 10-year anniversary, exchanging views on space threats and advancing space security, whilst endorsing a joint statement reaffirming the importance of CSpO’s mission and the commitment of its members to the Outer Space ...

Major upgrade at Upavon completed

Defence

Major upgrade at Upavon completed

6 December 2024

Construction has been completed on a major project at Upavon to upgrade facilities for the army’s lead counter-intelligence and forensic technical exploitation unit.

Hadean and Deloitte partner to transform NATO capabilities

Defence Events

Hadean and Deloitte partner to transform NATO capabilities

5 December 2024

Hadean is working alongside Deloitte to deliver mission-critical capabilities for NATO that will address evolving threats.

RTX

Defence

RTX's Raytheon completes Delta Design Review of F/A-18E/F ADVEW prototype

5 December 2024

RTX's Raytheon has successfully completed a Delta Design Review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the US Navy's F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

Elbit Systems UK delivers fires training suite for British Armed Forces

Defence

Elbit Systems UK delivers fires training suite for British Armed Forces

5 December 2024

Elbit Systems UK (ESUK)has completed the System Acceptance Trials (SAT) for the mobile component of the Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (Mobile) (JFST(M)).

Hadean and BAE Systems to expand Project OdySSEY deployments

Defence

Hadean and BAE Systems to expand Project OdySSEY deployments

4 December 2024

Hadean has signed a commercialisation agreement with BAE Systems to increase the scale of Project OdySSEY deployments.

BAE Systems to aid secure US DoD software development

Defence

BAE Systems to aid secure US DoD software development

4 December 2024

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research and development organisation a $6 million contract as part of the Pipelined Reasoning of Verifiers Enabling Robust Systems (PROVERS) programme.

Contruction of new SLA underway at RAF Marham

Defence Events

Contruction of new SLA underway at RAF Marham

4 December 2024

A ceremony has been held at RAF Marham to mark the start of work on the second of four new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks for personnel at RAF Marham.

Babcock creates 1,500 UK early career roles

Defence

Babcock creates 1,500 UK early career roles

3 December 2024

To support the development of the UK’s next generation of defence and engineering talent, Babcock International Group (Babcock) has announced it will create almost 1,500 new apprentice and graduate roles over the course of 2024 and 2025.

BMT acquires AMT

Defence

BMT acquires AMT

3 December 2024

BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), an independent, wholly Australian-owned naval design and marine engineering consultancy based in Melbourne.

Argon releases the FHZ612-SIM for Thermo Telepole

Defence Security

Argon releases the FHZ612-SIM for Thermo Telepole

3 December 2024

Argon Electronics have once again expanded their range of simulation accessories by creating the simulation FHZ612 extension radiation probe for use with the popular and effective FH 40 G-SIM.

UK Defence Secretary launches Defence Industrial Strategy

Defence Events

UK Defence Secretary launches Defence Industrial Strategy

2 December 2024

UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new Defence Industrial Strategy being launched today, that will drive economic growth, boost British jobs and strengthen national security.

Hadean secures partnership agreement with Moody

Defence

Hadean secures partnership agreement with Moody's

2 December 2024

UK defence tech disruptor, Hadean, are expanding their portfolio into corporate enterprise by securing a contract with research and risk analysis firm Moody’s.

BAE Systems invests record £1bn in skills

Defence

BAE Systems invests record £1bn in skills

2 December 2024

BAE Systems is projecting a record number of young people in training in 2025 and the Company’s investment in education and skills is expected to reach £1 billion since the start of the decade.

Babcock and KAI sign training and air base support MoU

Aerospace Defence

Babcock and KAI sign training and air base support MoU

29 November 2024

Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea aviation company, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI), to explore military flying training, air base support and engineering opportunities targeted in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.

Cambridge Pixel upgrades DJ Byers Security Solutions

Defence Security

Cambridge Pixel upgrades DJ Byers Security Solutions' mobile surveillance system

29 November 2024

An innovative and fully mobile intelligent surveillance system from UK-based company, DJ Byers Security Solutions, is getting a major upgrade with advanced display software from Cambridge Pixel to support cutting-edge sensors including EchoShield radars and OpenWorks cameras.

Babcock forms Strategic Partnership with Hanwha Ocean

Defence

Babcock forms Strategic Partnership with Hanwha Ocean

29 November 2024

Babcock has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to further its development in the global naval market and to underpin its existing relationship with the South Korean shipbuilding and offshore company.

Aquila tech to optimise training management for Ascent

Defence

Aquila tech to optimise training management for Ascent

29 November 2024

Aquila Learning has been awarded a nine-year contract by Ascent Flight Training for the supply of its ALaRMS Training Management System software, together with associated services, training and support.

Construction starts on HMS Sheffield

Defence

Construction starts on HMS Sheffield

28 November 2024

The construction of Type 26 frigate HMS Sheffield, an advanced anti-submarine warfare ship for the Royal Navy, officially began today with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony in Glasgow.

MoD operational training buildings secure carbon savings

Defence

MoD operational training buildings secure carbon savings

28 November 2024

The MoD’s award-winning Net-Zero Carbon Accommodation Programme (NetCAP), which was completed in the summer, is already making carbon savings.

Uncrewed boat sails in UK waters in first for Royal Navy

Defence

Uncrewed boat sails in UK waters in first for Royal Navy

28 November 2024

A crewless boat has been driven around the Solent – remotely controlled from a Royal Navy vessel in a first in UK waters.

DASA partners with IoT Tribe to accelerate defence innovation

Defence

DASA partners with IoT Tribe to accelerate defence innovation

28 November 2024

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has appointed IoT Tribe as its delivery partner for business acceleration services - operating from DASA’s London hub - and supporting NATO's DIANA initiative and UK defence innovation, boosting defence capabilities.

Remembrance-themed military heritage trail improves safe access at Pirbright

Defence Security

Remembrance-themed military heritage trail improves safe access at Pirbright

28 November 2024

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have delivered a new military heritage trail at Pirbright enabling safer and easier access.

QinetiQ opens QLabs in Australia

Defence

QinetiQ opens QLabs in Australia

27 November 2024

QinetiQ has officially opened QinetiQ Laboratories (QLabs), a first-of-its-kind research facility located in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.

Babcock delivers first Project TAMPA package for UK MoD

Defence

Babcock delivers first Project TAMPA package for UK MoD

26 November 2024

Babcock has successfully delivered the first package of work within Project TAMPA for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Serbus acquired by Aliter backed ITM Group

Defence Security

Serbus acquired by Aliter backed ITM Group

26 November 2024

Aliter Capital LLP (Aliter), the private equity buy and build specialist in the UK support services sector, has completed the acquisition of secure mobile communications provider Serbus Limited (Serbus) which joins the ITM Group platform alongside ITM Communications and Bates IT.

Airbus to provide UK MoD with satellite modems for Skynet

Defence Space

Airbus to provide UK MoD with satellite modems for Skynet

26 November 2024

Airbus has signed a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide the next-generation modems for the nation’s Skynet satellite communications constellation.

British Army and KDF test advanced military tech

Defence

British Army and KDF test advanced military tech

26 November 2024

The British Army and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) conducted a joint training exercise (Ex. Haraka Storm Bravo) in Laikipia County using new state of the art training technology to better monitor and train soldiers - a vital part of the UK-Kenya defence partnership to make the region safer and more secure.

Wavefront Sentinel IDS selected by MARSS for NiDAR

Defence

Wavefront Sentinel IDS selected by MARSS for NiDAR

26 November 2024

Wavefront Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract by MARSS Group to deliver its Sentinel IDS (Intruder Detection Sonar) as part of MARSS’ NiDAR surveillance system for a fleet of Corvette-class vessels deployed in South-East Asia.

Integris Composites to produce Boeing MH-139A armour

Defence

Integris Composites to produce Boeing MH-139A armour

25 November 2024

Boeing has awarded Integris Composites, Inc. a contract to develop, engineer and manufacture the armour system for its MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter.

Vikela expands with new Bangor HQ

Defence Events

Vikela expands with new Bangor HQ

25 November 2024

Northern Ireland based body armour specialist, Vikela, has marked an impressive growth phase with the recent relocation to a larger facility in Bangor.

UK launches LASR at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

Defence Security Events

UK launches LASR at NATO Cyber Defence Conference

25 November 2024

To help the UK stay ahead in the 'new AI arms race' the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, will today announce the launch of a new Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR), at the NATO Cyber Defence Conference, positioned to protect the UK and its allies against new threats.

British engineers demo UK

Defence

British engineers demo UK's first extra large autonomous sub for military use

25 November 2024

A team of British engineers based in Portsmouth has successfully demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, developed specifically for military use, off the south coast of England.

UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry opens Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow

Defence Events

UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry opens Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow

22 November 2024

Rolls-Royce Submarines today celebrated the opening of a new office in Glasgow by the Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, creating over 100 new jobs in the region.

Cohort acquires EM Solutions

Defence Space

Cohort acquires EM Solutions

22 November 2024

Independent technology group, Cohort plc, has strengthened its naval defence sector offer with the acquisition of EM Solutions, an Australian developer and producer of high-end satellite communication terminals for global navy and defence customers.

DE&S wins coveted Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award

Defence Events

DE&S wins coveted Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award

21 November 2024

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) fought off strong competition to be named as the winner of the coveted Public Sector Organisation of the Year category at the annual Association for Project Management (APM) Awards 2024.

Recruitment bias preventing STEM professionals returning to work

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Recruitment bias preventing STEM professionals returning to work

21 November 2024

Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing talented STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by STEM Returners.

DE&S’ LCST Team colleagues receive King’s Coronation Medals

Defence Events

DE&S’ LCST Team colleagues receive King’s Coronation Medals

20 November 2024

Four colleagues of DE&S’ Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Team have received King’s Coronation Medals in recognition of their work on the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

BAE Systems to provide active control sidesticks for JetZero

Aerospace Defence

BAE Systems to provide active control sidesticks for JetZero

20 November 2024

BAE Systems will deliver and integrate next-generation active control sidesticks on JetZero’s new blended-wing body aircraft, which is set to accelerate the path to a sustainable future in aviation.

Base Materials

Defence Security

Base Materials' Subtec 11500 first with DNV TAC

20 November 2024

Leicester based Base Materials has become the first syntactic foam subsea buoyancy manufacturer to receive DNV type approval (TAC) on its Subtec 11500 material and Approval of Manufacture (AoM) for the complete range of Subtec materials.

BAE Systems

Defence

BAE Systems' advanced EW countermeasures to protect US Army vehicles

20 November 2024

BAE Systems was awarded a follow-on contract from the US Army to further develop its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS) countermeasures to protect ground combat vehicles against guided missiles and adjacent threats, improving vehicle survivability and mission success.

DE&S rifle sights contract boosts jobs in Wales

Defence

DE&S rifle sights contract boosts jobs in Wales

20 November 2024

British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions, under a new contract awarded by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).

TEKEVER gets €70m funding boost

Defence Security

TEKEVER gets €70m funding boost

20 November 2024

Provider of AI-centric Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), TEKEVER, has raised €70 million in a funding round led by Baillie Gifford, the investment manager and early backer of Airbnb, Spotify and SpaceX and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), a standalone venture capital fund, backed by 24 NATO allies, that deploys €1 billion in deep tech to advance ...

Babcock

Defence Events

Babcock's BITE makes USA debut at I/ITSEC

19 November 2024

Babcock will be demonstrating its new immersive training product at the annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida next month.

BAE Systems awarded maintenance contracts for USS Laboon and USS Wasp

Defence

BAE Systems awarded maintenance contracts for USS Laboon and USS Wasp

19 November 2024

BAE Systems has received $202 million in US Navy contracts to provide modernisation and maintenance services aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Thales showcases integrated tech at AWE

Defence

Thales showcases integrated tech at AWE

19 November 2024

Thales in the UK has showcased its advanced integration capabilities for the British Army at this year’s Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE).

Oxford Economics highlights BAE Systems’ Air business contribution to UK economy

Defence

Oxford Economics highlights BAE Systems’ Air business contribution to UK economy

18 November 2024

A new report by Oxford Economics has highlighted the critical role BAE Systems’ Air business plays in economic growth in the UK, particularly in the North West of England, supporting 70,000 jobs and contributing £5 billion to the economy.

UK aerospace & defence Connector business on the up

Aerospace Defence

UK aerospace & defence Connector business on the up

18 November 2024

In Q3 2024, whilst Interconnect Technologies Suppliers Association (ITSA) members reported a significant slowdown in business - with revenues down 4% year-on-year and orders down 10% year-on-year - the aerospace & defence sector was up 16%.

ISTEC delivers USAF Grey Wolf Helicopter shipsets

Defence

ISTEC delivers USAF Grey Wolf Helicopter shipsets

18 November 2024

Hertford based British company ISTEC Services Limited, is delivering the first production shipsets - a left and right gun mount pair - for the new United States Air Force (USAF) Grey Wolf Helicopter.

SPEAR missile bound for F-35B achieves firing milestone

Defence

SPEAR missile bound for F-35B achieves firing milestone

18 November 2024

A joint UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and industry team conducted the first in a series of trials of the MBDA-designed SPEAR air-to-surface cruise missile from a BAE Systems-operated Typhoon test and evaluation jet at Vidsel range in Sweden.

Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace to deliver advanced counter-drone capabilities

Defence Security

Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace to deliver advanced counter-drone capabilities

18 November 2024

Allen-Vanguard, a provider of customised solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, has entered a strategic collaboration with domain knowledge experts in passive RF detection, Metis Aerospace.

QinetiQ delivers uncrewed ATS to German Armed Forces

Defence

QinetiQ delivers uncrewed ATS to German Armed Forces

15 November 2024

QinetiQ Germany has demonstrated the first successful flight of a Rheinmetall Delta B15 target drone in Todendorf as part of the German Uncrewed Aerial Training Services (ATS).

BAE Systems

Defence

BAE Systems' new artillery production site to create 50 jobs in Sheffield

15 November 2024

BAE Systems is establishing a new artillery development and production facility in Sheffield that will create 50 high-skilled jobs, funded with investments of more than £25 million.

Serco awarded $73m US Army logistics support contract

Defence

Serco awarded $73m US Army logistics support contract

15 November 2024

Serco announced today that it has received a recompete contract to continue supporting the US Army’s mission to provide globally responsive strategic logistics capabilities and materiel readiness in support of the full range of military operations.

Wayland Additive partners with 3Dees Industries across Central and Eastern Europe

Aerospace Defence

Wayland Additive partners with 3Dees Industries across Central and Eastern Europe

14 November 2024

Huddersfield based Wayland Additive will be working in partnership with 3Dees Industries for sales of Calibur3 electron beam (eBeam) metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems across Central and Eastern Europe.

Raytheon UK to continue providing CAST for British Army

Defence

Raytheon UK to continue providing CAST for British Army

14 November 2024

Raytheon UK, part of RTX’s Raytheon business, has secured a two-year extension of its Command and Staff Training (CAST) contract, continuing a decades-long partnership with the British Army.

Hercules power solutions expanded by ePropelled

Defence

Hercules power solutions expanded by ePropelled

14 November 2024

Advanced propulsion and energy management technologies provider, ePropelled, has expanded its Hercules series of power generation and management solutions to satisfy rapidly growing worldwide demand.

UK and allies warn of cyber attack vulnerabilities

Defence Security

UK and allies warn of cyber attack vulnerabilities

13 November 2024

The UK and international allies issued an alert yesterday, showing an increase in cyber attackers initially exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks.

GKN Aerospace deliver C-27J nacelles to Leonardo

Aerospace Defence

GKN Aerospace deliver C-27J nacelles to Leonardo

13 November 2024

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft since 2018, marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of its supply chain and production capabilities.

BCB introduces the Dragon Mk3 D-25

Defence

BCB introduces the Dragon Mk3 D-25

13 November 2024

Together with its partners, UAVE Ltd, BCB International in Cardiff has expanded its range of British-designed and manufactured drones, with the introduction of its Dragon Mk3 D-25.

RTX’s Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinooks with CAAS avionics

Defence

RTX’s Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinooks with CAAS avionics

12 November 2024

RTX's Collins Aerospace has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense (DoD) to equip a fleet of new H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air Force with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) avionics management suite.

BAE Systems to collaborate with Hensoldt

Defence

BAE Systems to collaborate with Hensoldt's ESG

11 November 2024

BAE Systems will collaborate with German military systems specialist ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, part of the HENSOLDT Group, to explore ways to combine their technology and experience across the European defence market.

RTX’s Raytheon LTAMD completes complex live fire test

Defence

RTX’s Raytheon LTAMD completes complex live fire test

11 November 2024

Raytheon today announced that its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMD) successfully completed its most complex live-fire exercise to date, detecting and defeating a tactical ballistic missile.

Avon Protection awarded US DoD ASPIRE HMI contracts

Defence

Avon Protection awarded US DoD ASPIRE HMI contracts

11 November 2024

Avon Protection has been awarded three contracts by the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) ASPIRE HMI (Advanced System for Protection and Integrated Reduction of Encumbrances Hood/Mask Interface) programme, which is executed by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND).

SkyPeople Training establishes a base in Dublin

Aerospace Defence

SkyPeople Training establishes a base in Dublin

11 November 2024

A specialist aviation training provider is primed for further international growth with a new base in Ireland after getting the green light to deliver the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s cabin crew attestation course.

MDP appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Defence Security

MDP appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

11 November 2024

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has announced the appointment of Simon Dobinson into the role of Assistant Chief Constable, Territorial, Crime and Support.

Secretary of State for Defence visits Strategic Command

Defence

Secretary of State for Defence visits Strategic Command

11 November 2024

The Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon John Healey MP, visited Strategic Command at its innovation hub in White City, where he met with various teams from across the organisation, including soldiers, sailors, aviators, civil servants, industry partners and international allies, all collaborating as part of One Defence.

Jonathan Powell appointed as UK PM

Defence Security

Jonathan Powell appointed as UK PM's National Security Adviser

8 November 2024

The Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Powell as the Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser based in No10 Downing Street.

Filtronic expands production ahead of purpose-built facility launch

Aerospace Defence Space

Filtronic expands production ahead of purpose-built facility launch

8 November 2024

RF and mmWave technologies specialist, Filtronic, is responding to growing demand by installing two new production lines at its NETPark facility in Sedgefield.

Serco appoints Peter Behrendt as Asia Pacific Managing Director for Defence

Defence

Serco appoints Peter Behrendt as Asia Pacific Managing Director for Defence

8 November 2024

Serco has appointed Peter Behrendt as Asia Pacific Managing Director for Defence.

Northrop Grumman

Defence

Northrop Grumman's first MESA sensor installed on RAF Wedgetail

7 November 2024

Northrop Grumman’s first Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor was successfully installed on an E-7 Wedgetail Mk1 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft for the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF).

Galvion delivers 400 MAX-8s to AeroVironment

Defence

Galvion delivers 400 MAX-8s to AeroVironment

7 November 2024

Galvion has delivered the first order of its Nerv Centr MAX-8 Mission Adaptive Charging Station to the US defence tech company, AeroVironment (AV).

Spectra Group opens new Australia office

Defence Events

Spectra Group opens new Australia office

7 November 2024

Spectra Group is announcing the launch of Spectra Group (Australia), at MilCIS 2024 (12th-14th November) in the National Convention Centre, Canberra, marking a significant expansion as it enhances services across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Saab’s Autonomous Swarm tech used in AUKUS trial

Defence

Saab’s Autonomous Swarm tech used in AUKUS trial

7 November 2024

A large UK team, comprising 40 employees from Saab-owned BlueBear and UK MoD Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) personnel, demonstrated the ability to deploy interoperable AI within Autonomous Swarms of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in AUKUS' recent Project Convergence 2024 trials.

Work begins to extend HMS Scott

Defence

Work begins to extend HMS Scott's operational life

7 November 2024

Work has started on HMS Scott to extend the vessel’s operational life into the early 2030s.

Babcock awards milestone UK submarine recycling contract

Defence

Babcock awards milestone UK submarine recycling contract

6 November 2024

Babcock, working with the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), has reached the next significant milestone to fully dismantle a nuclear-powered submarine, Swiftsure, at its facility in Rosyth.

Marshall first authorised C-130 centre wing box replacements Centre of Excellence

Defence

Marshall first authorised C-130 centre wing box replacements Centre of Excellence

6 November 2024

Marshall has been recognised by Lockheed Martin as the world’s first authorised Centre of Excellence for centre wing box replacements on the C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter.

Rolls-Royce unveils mtu energy and automation solutions at Euronaval

Defence Events

Rolls-Royce unveils mtu energy and automation solutions at Euronaval

6 November 2024

Rolls-Royce has unveiled new mtu energy and automation solutions developed for future submarines at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris this week (4th-7th November 2024).

Royal Navy enhances drone defences

Defence

Royal Navy enhances drone defences

6 November 2024

The Royal Navy has enhanced its ability to thwart drone attack after helicopter crews downed a pilotless aircraft off the Welsh coast.

British Army

Defence

British Army's ETG test UAS on Salisbury Plain

6 November 2024

The Experimentation and Trials Group (ETG) has been experimenting with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), at the lowest tactical level on Salisbury Plain Training Area, testing what is called the recce-strike complex.

Forcys and Cubedin partner on modular MCM Solutions

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Forcys and Cubedin partner on modular MCM Solutions

6 November 2024

Forcys and Cubedin have announced a strategic partnership to provide rapidly deployable modular MCM solutions, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Euronaval 2024 in Paris.

Babcock and LIG Nex1 sign MoU

Defence Events

Babcock and LIG Nex1 sign MoU

6 November 2024

Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea technology company LIG Nex1, bringing together the capabilities of both organisations to grow opportunities in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), training centre management and weapons systems technology markets.

DASA launches PYRAMID: future-proofing air systems

Defence Events

DASA launches PYRAMID: future-proofing air systems

5 November 2024

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition called PYRAMID for avionics and mission systems, aimed at future-proofing air systems.

First phase of upgrades at RAF Lakenheath for USAF F-35s completed

Defence

First phase of upgrades at RAF Lakenheath for USAF F-35s completed

5 November 2024

The initial phase of work to prepare RAF Lakenheath for US Air Force (USAF) F-35 aircraft has completed, with the official opening of the Corrosion Control Facility.

Olsen Actuators & Drives appoints Ian Walch as Managing Director

Aerospace Defence

Olsen Actuators & Drives appoints Ian Walch as Managing Director

5 November 2024

Olsen Actuators & Drives has announced the appointment of Ian Walch as its new Managing Director.

SSTL

Defence Space

SSTL's Juno satellite procured by DE&S for advanced military tech

4 November 2024

UK Armed Forces personnel are to have access to the latest space technology for military operations, following a contract procured by Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S) for a new satellite from Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).

Thales introduces CoastShield at Euronaval 2024

Defence Events

Thales introduces CoastShield at Euronaval 2024

4 November 2024

At the Euronaval exhibition at Paris Nord Villepinte (4th-7th November 2024), Thales has launched CoastShield, a modular and scalable advanced coastal surveillance system solution designed to monitor and detect coastal activities in real-time, from the shore to the open sea, as well as the lower-altitude airspace.

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Space

University of Bristol and UKAEA team produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery

4 December 2024

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which has game-changing applications, including in the space sector.

Space Events

Blue plaque honours developer of revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell at Marshall

21 November 2024

Tom Bacon (1904-1992), an engineer who developed a fuel cell used to power the Apollo 11 spacecraft which made the first moon landing, has been recognised with a commemorative blue plaque marking the impact of his work.

Defence

RAF uses SAF on routine ops

15 August 2024

The Royal Air Force (RAF) are using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on routine operations for the first time.

Defence

Apprentices prepare for Tom Nevard Memorial Competition

30 July 2024

This year’s annual Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Tom Nevard Memorial Competition (TNMC) - a week-long designing and manufacturing competition for apprentices - is to take place from Sunday 4th to Friday 9th August at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

Defence

NATO DIANA launches 2024 challenges

12 July 2024

Building on the success of its inaugural year, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched its 2024 challenges to continue to attract the best and brightest innovators across the Alliance in support of its mission to build a peaceful and more resilient future.

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