The International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO, being held in Targi Kielce, Poland, 3rd to 6th September 2024, will mark Poland's 25 years in NATO.

A significant number of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) have been ordered by the UK Government from Thales for the supply of the versatile, precision weapon to the British Armed Forces.

The UK, France and Germany have jointly announced Aero Excellence International at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), an initiative designed to improve supply chain resilience through a new and universal standard of operational excellence for the aerospace and defence community.

BAE Systems’ strategic partner Stellar Blu Solutions has completed qualification and earned supplemental type certification on the multiorbit Sidewinder aero terminal using BAE Systems’ Ku-band electronically scanned antenna.

MBDA has demonstrated a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

AERALIS has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with StandardAero, to explore opportunities for collaboration across the entire life cycle for applicable AERALIS products in the UK and internationally.

Leonardo has invested £604 million in onshore helicopter operations and UK supply chain at its manufacturing facilities in Yeovil and is accelerating its UK uncrewed helicopter design and development, with the first flight of its Proteus Airborne Collaborative Platform (ACP) slated to take place in Q1 2025.

In his opening ceremony speech at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 yesterday, Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International, stressed the importance of UK advanced manufacturing and partnership - between industry, government and international partners - in securing sustainability and future advantage.

MBDA is for the first time ever showcasing its new MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defence System) VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) solution at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), which is under development for the Italian Army and ready to be marketed to export customers.

For the first time scientists and engineers - from Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) - have successfully fired Raytheon’s High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) from a British Army combat vehicle.

The three nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – UK, Italy and Japan – have unveiled a new concept model of their next generation combat aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA).

The UK will be able to deliver battle-winning complex weapons to the UK Armed Forces faster thanks to a £6.5 billion planned investment in UK industry by the MoD.

MBDA made rapid advances to its Orchestrike collaborative weapons artificial intelligence (AI) over the past 12 months and has announced the SPEAR family of weapons will be the first cruise missiles to feature AI-enhanced collaboration, while keeping a human operator in the loop.

Boeing has completed a second phase of autonomous systems flight trials and carried out a representative Air Launched Effect (ALE) mission at Snowdonia Aerospace Centre in Llanbedr, Wales.

Babcock has signed an agreement with Uplift360, a deep tech company developing chemical technologies, to explore recycling and repurposing of defence equipment.

Marshall has received a £4.5 million contract extension to provide ongoing engineering support for the French Air Force’s fleet of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft.

Babcock has been awarded a contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to continue supporting urgent operational requirements for Ukraine’s military land assets.

Engineering, technology and consulting firm Expleo will be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 from 22nd- 26th July, demonstrating innovative design and manufacturing solution for next-generation aircraft.

Giant silhouettes of soldiers have been used to create a new public art installation in Wiltshire to inform and educate the public about the dangers of accessing military land.

Since being awarded a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine (AMO) Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) IV contract in late 2023, QinetiQ US has completed transition to support national security missions on the US southern border without disruption to mission ops.

New Defence Secretary, John Healey, has set out Britain's commitment to the AUKUS partnership as an important driver of jobs and growth in Yorkshire and across the UK.

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

BAE Systems has selected Parsons Corporation to begin initial designs for the the modernisation of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP), located in Pulaski and Montgomery Counties, Virginia, USA.

An innovative connection solution characterised by a 3-in-1 locking mechanism which provides reliable performance for demanding military and civilian applications, the ODU AMC (Advanced Military Connector) range, is now being expanded to address retro-fit requirements.

Serco has appointed Tom Read to the new role of Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

ADS and Farnborough International are launching the UK Government Hub at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA2024) next week (22nd-26th July), providing a dedicated platform for 10 government departments and agencies to collaborate directly with UK businesses.

A UK defence review has been commissioned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and will be overseen by Defence Secretary John Healey and headed by former British Defence Secretary and Secretary General of NATO, Lord George Robertson.

Babcock and the Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia, Poland, are set to collaborate on an exciting new programme of professional internships following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement.

The British Army is training on UK soil with the new Archer mobile 6x6 howitzers after Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) accepted 10 more of the wheeled artillery systems and 13 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles from Sweden.

A UK start-up is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) robot that will perform critical tasks in environments too hazardous for humans.

Cohort announced today that following a competitive tender, its subsidiary EID has signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) to supply the Portuguese Army with a Tactical Deployable Communication and Information System (TDCIS).

Strategic Command recently contributed to the enhancement of allied cyber defences through multinational Exercise Baltic Mule, held in Poland.

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has published a range of insights into single source (also known as non-competitive) defence contracting between the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and industry over the past year.

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.

A National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has received the accolade of ‘reservist of the year’, at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

British UAS manufacturer Evolve Dynamics has secured an order for its SKY MANTIS 2 aircraft and accessories package by a defence customer in the Australia and New Zealand region, facilitated by delivery partner Criterion Solutions.

Today, Smarter Technologies Group (STG) and KPMG UK have signed a strategic alliance agreement that will enable clients to uncover new business opportunities via asset tracking and condition monitoring tech.

Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire.

Defence Secretary John Healey joined allies and partners yesterday in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for the international capability Drone Coalition to supply drones for Ukraine.

BAE Systems has received multiple contracts totaling $111 million to provide the Second-generation, Anti-jam, Tactical, Ultra-high Frequency Radio for NATO (SATURN) waveform, to the Republic of Korea (ROK).

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF).

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has underlined the UK’s cast iron commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence to respond to growing threats, ahead of today's NATO summit, whilst confirming he will launch the Government’s Strategic Defence Review next week.

BAE Systems is delivering AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receivers to the US Air Force (USAF) to help protect C-130J Super Hercules aircraft missions under contracts worth $133 million with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Humber Enterprise Park in Brough, East Yorkshire, is marking a first decade as a strategic business location following a buy-out from BAE Systems, with two major long-term lease extensions and a significant new office tenant.

Leonardo has integrated V-Nova’s LCEVC solution - an implementation of the MPEG-5 LCEVC (Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding) part-2 standard - into its AWHERO Rotorcraft Uncrewed Aerial System (RUAS), capable of a wide range of missions to include land, littoral and blue-water surveillance operations.

Inzpire’s Collective Training Business Unit has been awarded a new three-year contract to supply White Force services, in both live and synthetic environments, to the Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC) at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.

Staff from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) have been recognised with Commendation Awards from the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) and Chief of the General Staff (CGS).

Thales has won a contract from France's Naval Group to test a passive hull-mounted sonar designed for autonomous operation.

During Armed Forces Week later this month (24th – 29th June), Boeing will celebrate the entire British armed forces family, including the more than 200 veterans and active reserves as part of its UK team who work alongside their military counterparts within the broader defence community, from RAF Odiham to RAF Lossiemouth.

ALTEN has announced the acquisition of Woodford Engineering Consultancy (UK) Ltd (WEC), a provider of engineering services renowned for their expertise in developing and integrating systems into vehicle platforms.

ICEYE and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to further strengthen their coordination in remote sensing of the Earth in the interest of Ukraine's national security and defence.

The UK's new Defence Secretary The Rt Hon John Healey MP, has pledged to step up the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to Odesa, less than 48 hours after his appointment.

MBDA has received a contract from Germany to manufacture and supply Brimstone 3 precision strike missiles for the Bundeswehr’s Eurofighter combat aircraft.

Maxon will present its range of DC motor drive systems for aerospace, space and drone industries at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 22nd-26th July.

Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground segment, launch and operation for 15 years.

The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA) has announced that 19 organisations in Wales have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024.

Defence iQ has published a guide on how new or non-traditional innovators may develop their advanced technologies and get them into the hands of the modern warfighter.

Developer of advanced simulation and training software, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), has announced the latest 24.1 upgrade for its VBS4 and VBS Blue IG products.

Expleo has released new research which finds that 98% of business leaders believe AI will have transformed their industry within the next three years and in response 24% have already deployed AI tools, whilst a further 72% expect to deploy AI tools in the next 12 months.

Marshall has passed a significant engineering milestone with the delivery of its first AeroMedical Evacuation System (AMES) to the Bangladesh Air Force.

LEMO has announced the release of its innovative new Modular Plastic (MP) Series that complements the REDEL connector family.

Balfour Beatty has announced that Nick Crossfield will join the Group later this year as CEO of its UK Construction Services business.

IPFL - a family-run business in Waltham Abbey, Essex - has enhanced its reputation for high standards in advanced tech design and manufacturing, following its completion of the process to join the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).

Burnley based aerospace composites specialist Velocity Composites has been recertified for two quality management standards across all three manufacturing sites in the UK and US.

Hampshire headquartered Roke has today launched its Roke Agile Counter-UAS, a portable and deployable system dedicated to enable military and civilian organisations to tackle the growing and evolving threat posed by Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).

Telford based Getac today launched the next generation F110 tablet, which combines fully rugged reliability with a host of powerful new upgrades for enhanced performance and efficiency in the field.

Sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of Air Warfare Destroyers (DDGs) will today shift to a truly integrated model as BAE Systems Australia commences its role as the first (in service) Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) for the Commonwealth Government.

UK-based specialist in advanced unmanned system and munitions technologies, Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, today announced a landmark long-term strategic relationship and the first distribution agreement to bring the pioneering dual-use autonomous Transwing ...

The Royal Navy has successfully used its smallest warships as a launchpad for autonomous mine hunting operations for the first time.

His Majesty The King has appointed Andy Start, CEO, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), as the Reserves Forces Honorary Colonel of 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery.

BAE Systems has awarded a contract worth up to €42 million (one billion Czech Koruna) to Tatra Defense Vehicle of the Czech Republic (also known as Czechia), for the welding, paint and installation of hull insulation for BvS10 vehicles in the new three-nation Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV-3N) programme.

Yesterday, Element Materials Technology (Element) officially opened its new, European Global Business Services (GBS) centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Great British Employers of Veterans programme has today unveiled its 2024 ranking of the Top 50 employers for the UK Armed Forces community.

Radio frequency (RF) technology specialists SPX Communication Technologies, has today launched its BLACKTALON Ecosystem, a new Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability based on the operationally proven BLACKTALON solution.

Barum & Dewar has secured another follow-on order from In-Space Missions for multiple satellite containers.

Cambridge based TTP has today announced the impending launch of a new data relay terminal into space with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), which will enable on-demand near real-time data communications for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) small satellites (SmallSats).

The latest figures published by ADS Group reveal that the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £38.2 billion in value to the UK economy in 2023, a growth of 50% in the last 10 years.

Marshall has delivered the last of five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), marking a key moment in the nation's long-term investment in sovereign airlift capacity.

Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is expanding its mtu engine programme for military land vehicles to include a hybrid powerpack for special tactical requirements and a 10-cylinder (over 1.100 kW power output) version of the mtu Series 199, which has proven successful with NATO forces.

The Commonwealth of Australia has awarded BAE Systems Maritime Australia a contract to build the first three Hunter class frigates as the programme marks its transition into the formal construction phase, with steel being cut on the first ship.

Programme and project delivery consultant and construction specialist, Mace, has reaffirmed its commitment to the British Armed Forces and ex-military by resigning the Armed Forces Covenant.

France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary signed a framework cooperation arrangement yesterday for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defence system.

Bracknell based Panasonic Mobile Solutions Business Division has introduced the Toughbook 40 Tactical, advancing in-vehicle connectivity with command and control defence networks in wheeled and military tracked vehicles.

MBDA has unveiled its Land Cruise Missile (LCM) system, a new ground-launched Deep Precision Strike capability, to meet the needs of the new strategic environment on the battlefield.

Avon Protection's MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather has been selected by the New Zealand Defence Force to equip its navy divers.

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and ESCRIBANO Mechanical and Engineering (ESCRIBANO) signed an agreement at Eurosatory for the joint development of opportunities in the defence sector.

BAE Systems’ fourth Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype is being showcased at Eurosatory this week.

Babcock has taken the wraps off the new medium wheelbase variant of its military utility platform, the General Logistics Vehicle (GLV), at Eurosatory this week.

Long-term supplier and partner to key Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) stakeholders, Systecon, has been selected by BAE Systems Air to deliver Opus Suite software and services to the GCAP headquarters, where it will be leveraged to support the programme's data-driven Life Cycle Management (LCM) approach and contribute to the development of a ...

Following US Senator Kelly A. Ayotte stepping down as the Chair of the Board of Directors - to run for Governor of New Hampshire - current board member retired US Navy Admiral Jonathan (Jon) W. Greenert will assume the role of Chair.

OpenWorks has launched Vision Pace at Eurosatory, its latest product developed specifically for optical tracking and fire-control targeting, which is optimised for dynamic small aerial targets and gunfire control.

Allen-Vanguard has partnered with Hyperion, to deliver a mixed reality Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) trainer for a Middle Eastern customer.

British provider of cloud-hosted Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions, Smarter Technologies Group (STG), has continued its support to British Army logistics with a deployment of its Orion asset-tracking technology on Operation LINOTYPER.

Stonyhurst College today announced that Seb, Head Boy of the current academic year, has been offered a prestigious scholarship at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, culminating a fantastic journey throughout his six years at one of the UK’s top-rated independent boarding and day schools.

Camberly headquartered laundry services provider CLEAN (part of the Alsco) has revamped its Banbury laundry facility to produce workwear and PPE, plus capabilities for delivery of a floor protection mat processing laundry service.

BAE Systems is launching its next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, Tridon Mk2, at Eurosatory 2024 next week (17th–21st June), showcasing its unique capability to protect against evolving aerial threats.

Rheinmetall Electronics UK has signed a partnership agreement with Lightspace Technologies, Latvia to advance and produce Augmented Reality Systems using Multi-focal technology for use in XR and AR applications for the military market.

London headquartered AI software specialist Adarga, today announced the acquisition of US strategic risk intelligence firm, J2X Solutions.

G3 Systems has announced a rolling refurbishment programme, contracted by the UK MoD’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency, to extend the working life of their operationally proven and highly acclaimed Tactical Containerised Dog Accommodation (TCDA) for use by 1st Military Working Dogs (MWD) Regiment, based at St Georges Barracks, North ...

Following the initial concept launch in January 2024, Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, is introducing their next generation tactical radio GENSS to European markets at Eurosatory, following the successful completion of pre-production trials.

BAE Systems is introducing its CV90MkIV variant with a new turret and showcasing its hyper-mobile all-terrain vehicle Beowulf, at Eurosatory next week (17th-21st June).

Leicester headquartered Base Materials has launched a new buoyancy repair and refurbishment service providing remotely operated vehicle (ROV) owners and operators with a more sustainable alternative to purchasing new buoyancy modules.