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
in Defence Posted 28 October 2019
The Forces Help to Buy scheme, which has lent over £280 million to over 18,000 armed forces applicants since its introduction in 2014, is to continue for an additional three years.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 28 October 2019
Rolls-Royce has presented Leicestershire precision engineering business, JJ Churchill, with its valued ‘Trusted to Deliver Excellence’ award.
in Defence / Space Posted 28 October 2019
In anticipation of the launch of IOD-3 Amber in 2020, Horizon Technologies and the UK Satellite Applications Catapult held an Amber Users’ Workshop in Rome, Italy on 9th October 2019 at Her Majesty’s Ambassador’s
in Defence / Events Posted 25 October 2019
RF spectrum monitoring, management and geolocation solutions provider, CRFS, is preparing to unveil its passive 3D airborne tracking system, RFeye AirDefense, at the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention in Washington DC, 28th-30th
in Defence Posted 24 October 2019
The US Naval Undersea Warfare Center has named Serco Inc. as the sole awardee for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to deliver system engineering technical services for the Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) programme.
in Defence Posted 24 October 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) today announced that it is funding seven projects aimed at improving the welfare of Armed Forces personnel.
in Defence / Events Posted 24 October 2019
QinetiQ, Solent Local Enterprise Partnership and Volker Fitz-Patrick, have celebrated the latest milestone in the development of the £23 million Portsdown Technology Park (PTP), with a 'topping out' ceeremony.
in Defence / Security Posted 21 October 2019
Award winning global camera specialists Audax who are based in Plymouth and pioneers of Body Worn Video (BWV) technology, have recently won major contracts to supply the military and police in Vietnam with thousands of Audax
in Defence Posted 21 October 2019
Solar panels helping the environment and saving money at the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) at Worthy Down, have been installed as part of work being delivered by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation
in Defence Posted 18 October 2019
The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority (the Airport Authority) has partnered with NAV CANADA and QinetiQ Canada, to trial the company’s Obsidian Counter UAS System at YOW (Ottawa’s international
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 18 October 2019
Pelican-Hardigg will be showcasing its shock-proof engineered case solutions at the Dubai Air Show (17th to 21st November 2019).
in Defence Posted 17 October 2019
Developer of advanced military simulation and training software, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), has announced the introduction of its next generation of desktop training and IG simulation host software, VBS4, in December at I/ITSEC 2019.
in Defence Posted 17 October 2019
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a new $437 million task order to provide open source intelligence support for the Army and Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM) approved partners.
in Defence Posted 16 October 2019
A seven-strong team of ex-military training experts from Lincoln-based Inzpire Limited has recently completed the design and delivery of a major international exercise, working alongside 92 Squadron based at RAF Waddington.
in Defence / Events Posted 15 October 2019
BAE Systems has debuted its Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC (14th-16th October).
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 15 October 2019
Aviation Africa has won 'Best International Event' for the 2019 event held earlier this year in February, in Kigali, Rwanda.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 15 October 2019
Government officials from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will be providing free 'Brexit Readiness Briefings' & Q&A's to answer any questions relevant to businesses
in Defence Posted 14 October 2019
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions has introduced a new multi-axis gimbal system for military applications such as counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and air defence operations.
in Defence Posted 14 October 2019
SubSea Craft has formally marked its commitment to the British Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
in Defence Posted 14 October 2019
UK F-35 Lightning jets have been landing, taking off and hovering onboard Britain’s next generation aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, for the first time.
in Defence Posted 14 October 2019
The global armoured vehicles market worth US$19.5 billion in 2019 is set to reach up to US$25.7 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.76%, according to data and analytics company, GlobalData.
in Defence / Events Posted 11 October 2019
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is looking for innovative joining technologies that enable the use of advanced materials and/or designs on military platforms in land, sea and air
in Defence Posted 11 October 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a $148.3 million contract by the US Army to upgrade 43 M88A1 heavy-lift vehicles for added capability to evacuate damaged or stranded combat vehicles from the battlefield and a contract modification
in Defence / Security Posted 10 October 2019
UK based Typhon Group Limited today announces the signing of a licensing and contract manufacturing agreement with Combined Systems Inc. (CSI) Jamestown, PA, USA.
in Defence Posted 10 October 2019
Maidenhead headquartered SDL has signed an enterprise agreement with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide the SDL Contenta Publishing Suite for Technical Order (TO) creation, management and delivery, which includes support of
in Defence / Security Posted 9 October 2019
JFD today announced a new partnership with Armelsan, a Turkey-based designer and supplier of sonar systems for the Turkish Navy.
in Defence Posted 9 October 2019
The US Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) has named Serco as one of eight awardees for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) multiple award contract, with Serco continuing to support the US Navy with the
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 9 October 2019
Hampshire based Link Microtek has released a new dual-channel Ku-band rotary joint which is ideal for satellite-on-the-move and radar applications.
in Defence Posted 8 October 2019
Construction of a combined medical dental centre, physical training centre and band/drill area has been completed on the site of the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration at Worthy Down, with the three new
in Defence / Security Posted 8 October 2019
Cambridge Pixel has expanded its range of radar interfacing hardware with the introduction of its dual redundant HPx-346D analogue to ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video converter.
in Defence / Events Posted 7 October 2019
The fifth and final River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Navy has formally been named HMS Spey, as work on the vessel nears completion.
in Defence Posted 7 October 2019
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence company, has secured a three year contract, with two year optional extension, for the Gun System Automation (GSA) 9 in-service support contract with the Ministry of Defence supporting the Royal Navy.
in Defence / Space Posted 3 October 2019
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Virgin Orbit have selected the RAF pilot to be seconded to the company’s ground-breaking small satellite launch programme.
in Defence Posted 3 October 2019
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has been selected by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) to provide container systems to house the Fire Distribution Centre (FDC) for one of its key customers.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 3 October 2019
The Threat Intelligence and Incident Response Team at Context Information Security has identified a new threat group behind a series of incidents targeted at the aerospace and defence industries in the UK and
in Defence / Space Posted 3 October 2019
Virgin Galactic has announced a new contract with the Italian Air Force for a research flight on the company’s SpaceShipTwo system during which Italian researchers will actively conduct experiments while they are in
in Defence Posted 2 October 2019
BAE Systems is working to transition short-gate gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology developed by the US Air Force (USAF) to its open foundry service.
in Defence Posted 2 October 2019
Provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, TT Electronics, today announced the company’s Fairford facility has been awarded a multimillion dollar electronic assemblies contract by
in Defence Posted 2 October 2019
QinetiQ has entered into an agreement to acquire Virginia based Manufacturing Techniques Inc. (MTEQ), a developer of next generation sensing solutions, more than doubling the size of its US operations.
in Defence / Security Posted 1 October 2019
The unveiling of the prototype for the VICTA Class Diver Delivery Unit gained global attention at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019 and now the craft’s build timeline has been officially announced by its manufacturer,
in Defence / Events Posted 1 October 2019
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is seeking potential new suppliers to help influence future wargame development, with a free 'Show and Tell' event planned on 7th November with its partners at The Manufacturing Technology Centre
in Defence Posted 1 October 2019
Scotland’s largest military establishment, the HM Naval Base in Clyde (HMNB Clyde), has been selected as the first UK test site for a study that could change the way soldiers, sailors and aircrew are housed, with the 3,400 submariners, sailors and Royal
in Defence / Security Posted 27 September 2019
Underwater capability provider for commercial and defence diving markets, JFD, today announced it has been awarded a multimillion pound contract for the design and build of submarine rescue equipment, including
in Defence / Events Posted 24 September 2019
At The Green Dragon Hereford last Friday, NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering) hosted a Career Transition Showcase for Armed Forces veterans.
in Defence / Security Posted 24 September 2019
Swindon based PPM Systems has partnered with US manufacturer Corry Micronics to distribute its RF products in the UK.