in Defence Posted 31 March 2020
Cobham Aerospace Connectivity and Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) have realised the on time completion of ADS-B Out compliance for the US Government’s Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) fleet of T-6A aircraft.
in Defence / Events Posted 27 March 2020
The organisers of the biennial international defence and security exhibition, Eurosatory - which was due to take place in Paris 8th-12th June - have announced that due to the deteriorating Covid-19 situation in France and around the world, they have regretfully
in Defence Posted 25 March 2020
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $339 million contract modification for the production of 48 vehicle sets of M109A7 Self-propelled Howitzer (SPH) and its companion, the M992A3 Carrier, Ammunition, Tracked
in Defence Posted 25 March 2020
The Royal Navy is continuing its global operations – and stands ready to help at home – during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
in Defence Posted 25 March 2020
On 18th March the Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 March 2020
UK innovation funding specialist, ABGI, has announced it is now offering free advice and support on R&D tax relief claims to companies investigating ways of combatting the coronavirus to meet the nation’s current
in Defence / Events Posted 24 March 2020
UK-based Inzpire Limited has recently concluded the delivery of electronic warfare training to European military delegates in Estonia.
in Defence Posted 23 March 2020
Petards and 2CL Communications have today written to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirming the free of charge extension of their technical support helpdesk facilities to cover all UK armed forces' Professional
in Defence Posted 23 March 2020
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will put an additional 10,000 military personnel at a higher readiness and place Reserves on standby to support public services as part of a new 'COVID Support Force'.
in Defence Posted 23 March 2020
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is struggling to deliver key parts of the UK’s planned defence capabilities programme, according to a recently published National Audit Office (NAO) report, Defence capabilities –
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 20 March 2020
As the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on business is constantly evolving in the UK and globally, ADS - the trade organisation representing the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space sectors - has created a Coronavirus COVID-19 Hub, which will
in Defence Posted 20 March 2020
Rolls-Royce has created new engine controls capability near the campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, to support the company’s US defence business, including the F130 engine competing for the US Air Force B-52
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 20 March 2020
Earlier this week the UK Government called on businesses - including those in the aerospace and defence sectors - to support its response to the COVID-19 outbreak with the production and supply of ventilators and
in Defence Posted 18 March 2020
A new review has been launched to spearhead initiatives within the Ministry of Defence (MoD) aimed tackling the challenges of climate change, which will be led by Lieutenant General Richard Nugee.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 March 2020
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has published a new report - Future Cities: Trends and Implications - examining global trends in city development and predicting how smart cities are
in Defence Posted 17 March 2020
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin to design and manufacture next-generation infrared seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system, providing critical targeting
in Defence Posted 17 March 2020
Underwater technology provider Sonardyne International Ltd. has announced important new additions to its 2020 product line-up, all designed to play a role in delivering users’ data from the seabed to the shore.
in Defence Posted 17 March 2020
A year on from receiving the Ministry of Defence contract award for the supply of RAF Poseidon MRA Mk.1 Aircrew Currency Simulator Training and Engineering Refresher Courses, Quadrant Systems continues to
in Defence / Security Posted 16 March 2020
The owners of marine technology specialist Sonardyne have formed a new parent company to increase the breadth and capabilities available to customers across the organisation’s growing family of independent
in Defence Posted 16 March 2020
Kaman UK has delivered its 80,000th rear fuselage packer to BAE Systems for its F-35 manufacturing programme.
in Defence Posted 16 March 2020
Rockwood Composites has today secured an order for parts for 130 decoy launch systems for Babcock International’s Eurofighter towed decoy programme.
in Defence / Security Posted 16 March 2020
Marine technology provider Sonardyne International Ltd. has announced Graham Brown as its new Managing Director.
in Defence Posted 16 March 2020
Autonomous delivery of vital supplies to the front-line with improved efficiency and reduced risk to life moves another step closer to reality as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) announced
in Defence / Security Posted 16 March 2020
JFD today announced the acquisition of Fathom Systems, a leading provider of diver communications, gas analysis, diver monitoring and integrated diving control systems for Diving Support Vessels (DSVs).
in Defence Posted 13 March 2020
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today announced a rise in the baseline profit rate for single source defence contracts to 8.22%.
in Defence Posted 12 March 2020
Raytheon UK will fund two new projects – from Nottingham Scientific Limited and Visual Management Systems – as part of its Small-to medium-sized enterprise Partnerships Advancing Raytheon knowledge (SpaRk) initiative.
in Defence / Events Posted 12 March 2020
BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated new, powerful small-form-factor semiconductor technology designed to sense radio frequency and communication signals in congested and contested battle environments in
in Defence Posted 11 March 2020
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has switched to a 100% renewable electricity supply, as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce its environmental impact.
in Defence Posted 11 March 2020
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced the three suppliers selected to join the new Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) framework, which will provide specialist nuclear technical
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 11 March 2020
TÜV SÜD has invested more than £300,000 in its environmental testing facilities, reducing test waiting times and time to market for aerospace and defence equipment manufacturers.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 11 March 2020
Manufacturer of aerospace parts, Gardner Aerospace - which employs Armed Forces personnel - has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
in Defence Posted 10 March 2020
A project at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has created a new technique which could offer on-demand, 3D printed explosives at the front line.
in Defence / Security Posted 10 March 2020
Horizon Technologies has received a £1.5 million order for its FlyingFish airborne SIGINT systems for use on a NATO country’s fixed-wing ISR aircraft.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 March 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a competition to rapidly develop novel technology and techniques to boost the UK’s life-saving counter homemade bomb capability.
in Defence Posted 9 March 2020
'Groundbreaking' trials in Norway saw a collection of unmanned equipment tested in an operational setting for the first time, in a number of milestones for the Royal Navy's autonomous future.
in Defence Posted 9 March 2020
Trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite.
in Defence Posted 9 March 2020
The first extra-large autonomous test submarine will be developed for the Royal Navy following a new contract awarded through the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to Plymouth based MSubs Ltd.
in Defence Posted 6 March 2020
MBDA has successfully carried out the first qualification firing trial of the Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile at the DGA Essais de missiles (DGA EM) test site at Ile Du Levant on 20th February 2020, in another
in Defence Posted 6 March 2020
Captain Tom Quant from the British Army's Royal Tank Regiment will be providing insights into the latest ‘RTR Developments for Urban Conflict - CR2 Streetfighter’, at the Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems 2020
in Defence Posted 6 March 2020
UK based specialist packaging company, Barum & Dewar (B&D), has been awarded a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract to design and deliver a wide range of specialist packaging solutions in support of the New Style of IT
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 March 2020
Peli Products today launched four new longer and deeper cases in the re-engineered (up to 40% lighter) Peli Air Case line.
in Defence Posted 6 March 2020
Nasmyth Group have announced that Nav Sandhu has been appointed as Head of Programme and Project Management, effective immediately.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 5 March 2020
A review that will revitalise the UK’s defence and security industrial sectors and improve productivity has been launched.
in Defence / Security Posted 5 March 2020
New technology to ensure future windfarms will not affect the UK’s Air Defence radar system will be developed as part of a £2 million innovation competition launched today by the Defence and Security Accelerator
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 4 March 2020
Isotropic Systems today announced it is licensing patented core components of its scalable, multibeam antennas to aeronautical and defence system integrators, to accelerate customised designs,
in Defence Posted 4 March 2020
The US Army is buying additional advanced BONUS munitions manufactured by BAE Systems and Nexter of France.
in Defence / Security Posted 4 March 2020
Celestia UK has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Dr Mehul 'Micky' Mehta, who will be furthering its capability and reputation in the fields of Antenna, RF and Signal Processing technologies.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 4 March 2020
Motor gliders used to train thousands of RAF Air Cadets will get a new lease of life and bring joy to people with disabilities and injured ex-military personnel.
in Defence Posted 4 March 2020
Meggitt has signed a five year contract with Bell Textron Inc for an estimated value of $73 million, to supply composite de-icing propeller rotor blankets, heated spinners, fairings and pendulums to the Bell Boeing
in Defence Posted 3 March 2020
BAE Systems Inc. has been awarded a five-year $188.2 million contract to provide the US Navy’s AEGIS Technical Representative (AEGIS TECHREP) organisation with critical large-scale system engineering, integration and
in Defence Posted 3 March 2020
The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has harnessed the skills of ‘STEM Returners’ in its latest round of recruitment.
in Defence Posted 3 March 2020
BAE Systems Submarines, which is building four nuclear submarines for the Royal Navy, has awarded work worth around £330 million to Thales UK.
in Defence / Events Posted 2 March 2020
Babcock is today taking part in an event onboard HMS Prince of Wales, to celebrate the engineering achievement and national endeavours of those that contributed to the delivery of the Queen Elizabeth-class
in Defence / Events Posted 2 March 2020
A series of cutting-edge BAE Systems technologies and innovations will be on show today as aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales docks in the North West of England for the first time, as part of a
in Defence Posted 2 March 2020
Wiltshire based Avon Rubber plc has been awarded a four year, dual source framework contract to supply the US Army with next generation Vital Torso Protection (VTP) X-Side Ballistic Insert (XSBI) body armour plates.
in Defence Posted 2 March 2020
Marshall Advanced Composites has signed a £9.5 million five year contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture and supply cockpit trim panels for its C-130J Super Hercules airlifter for the next five years.
in Defence Posted 2 March 2020
Babcock Team 31, led by Babcock, has announced that the first round of supply chain contracts have been awarded on schedule to support the team as they deliver the Royal Navy’s Type 31 general purpose frigate
in Defence Posted 28 February 2020
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group signed a multi-year contract with the United States Government last month, to support the Kuwait Air Force fleet of KC-130J tanker aircraft.
in Defence Posted 27 February 2020
Nova Systems UK subsidiary, Nova Systems Norway, has been awarded a two-year framework contract worth £13 million (€15m) by the Norwegian Armed Forces to support the NH90 maritime helicopter programme.
in Defence Posted 26 February 2020
BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the US Marine Corps for an additional 26 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the programme.
in Defence / Events Posted 26 February 2020
Tyron Runflat has progressed to the fourth stage of the British Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) 2020, an event which acts as a capability spotlight to allow the army to explore emerging and innovative technologies that may be suitable for rapid exploitation to
in Defence Posted 26 February 2020
Babcock International has completed the Power Generation and Machinery Controls Update (PGMU) embodiment for the Type 23 Class frigate, HMS Richmond, at Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 26 February 2020
IFS has released research which shows a large proportion of aerospace and defence (A&D) manufacturing decision-makers are actively considering integrating Industry 4.0 technologies to spearhead
in Defence / Events Posted 26 February 2020
Visitors to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, which will dock in Liverpool to welcome members of the public from 29th February to 1st March, will be able to see advanced military helicopters built in
in Defence Posted 26 February 2020
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading a new venture to offer second careers to military veterans.
in Defence Posted 25 February 2020
GKN Aerospace has been selected for the technical product support and MRO for the Gripen E RM16 Engines of the Swedish Air For
in Defence Posted 24 February 2020
Serco and Briggs Marine have renewed their partnership, as they look to develop the Royal Navy’s next gen marine services.
in Defence Posted 24 February 2020
A number of benefits relative to manned systems such as their low cost and long endurance are driving demand for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), according to data and analytics company, GlobalData.
in Defence / Events Posted 24 February 2020
The QinetiQ team at Haslar hosted visitors from UK MoD and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock, to build on years of cooperation between the Royal Navy, US Navy, QinetiQ, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
in Defence Posted 21 February 2020
JFD Australia, an undersea combat support systems partner of the Australian Defence Force, is to continue supplying its submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for at least the next four years.
in Defence Posted 21 February 2020
UK tech company tlmNexus will be supporting the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) P-8A Poseidon programme under the Airworthiness Issue Management System (AIMS) contract.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 21 February 2020
Good planning is the most important factor for preventing aerospace and defence projects from going over budget, according to new research by the Association for Project Management (APM).
in Defence Posted 20 February 2020
A combination of new technologies is helping Royal Navy medics reinvent themselves in the frozen fjords of northern Norway.
in Defence Posted 19 February 2020
Cambridge Pixel has been selected by South Korean defence company Hanwha Systems, to supply its advanced SPx radar technology for installation on the Republic of Korea Navy’s fleet of Chamsuri II-class
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 19 February 2020
As he opened the inaugural Strategic Command Conference at the Royal United Service Institute (RUSI) in London yesterday - the first since UK Strategic Command transitioned from Joint Forces Command in December 2019 - the new Minister for the
in Defence Posted 18 February 2020
At Skanska UK's 80 Fenchurch Street project last Wednesday, Managing Director, Steve Holbrook and Major General Simon Brooks-Ward, re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 18 February 2020
AdaCore today announced that three of its signature software development/verification tools for Ada, SPARK and C have been qualified under the ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 functional safety standards.
in Defence Posted 18 February 2020
A $1.45 million grant from the Australian Government-funded Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), matched by industry funding from BAE Systems Australia, will help develop and pilot
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 18 February 2020
IFS today announced its new partnership with Dell Technologies business, Boomi, with the resulting technology stack combining enterprise resource management (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and field service management (FSM) into a ‘digital
in Defence / Events Posted 17 February 2020
Rolls-Royce welcomed Minister Maryam Monsef, MP for Peterborough-Kawartha, Dave Smith, Member of the Provincial Parliament and Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien last Friday, to break ground on a new expansion to its
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 17 February 2020
Element Materials Technology (Element) has been listed in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 for the second time in a row, moving from 143rd to 54th position.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 17 February 2020
Opening the eyes of young people to the career possibilities of studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, the annual BAE Systems schools roadshow has kicked-off at The Belvedere Academy in Liverpool.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 13 February 2020
Leeds based designer and manufacturer of RF, microwave and mmWave products for the wireless telecoms, mission-critical communications and defence applications markets, Filtronic plc, today announced the launch of Morpheus
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 13 February 2020
As part of a strategic investment programme, West London based manufacturer of advanced equipment for the microwave industry, TMD Technologies Ltd (TMD), has taken a share in Diamond Microwave Ltd (DML), a specialist in high-power solid-state
in Defence Posted 13 February 2020
BAE Systems has received funding from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office to develop advanced analytics technology that will assist in the detection and deterrence of Weapons of Mass
in Defence / Events Posted 12 February 2020
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall along with Prince Williams and the Duchess of Cambridge, met with patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall.
in Defence Posted 12 February 2020
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a £10.7 million contract to build the new DIO headquarters building, to Kier.
in Defence Posted 12 February 2020
MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile has completed its second firing carried out at the PISQ (Poligono Interforze del Salto di Quirra) test range in Sardinia.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 12 February 2020
According to new analysis by London headquartered Visiongain, the global passive radar market is projected to grow from US$2.32 billion in 2020 to US$4.31 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.38% between 2020 and 2030.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 12 February 2020
An advanced digital hydrophone developed by Seiche in partnership QinetiQ - the Hydraq QQ1000 - is to be unveiled at Oi2020 (17th-19th March, London EXCEL) .
in Defence Posted 11 February 2020
Coventry based NP Aerospace has been awarded a contract by FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH for the German Army’s WIESEL 1 Armoured Weapons Carrier (AWC) vehicle.
in Defence Posted 11 February 2020
The RAF’s new submarine-hunting Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) has touched down for the first time in the UK.
in Defence Posted 11 February 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) today announced £1 million funding for innovative technology to recycle waste aircraft oils and lubricants, saving the Armed Forces money in waste charges, whilst delivering
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 11 February 2020
A new advanced imaging centre will receive £81 million from the UK Government, housing super-bright lasers to produce state-of-the-art 3D X-rays in just 40 seconds.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 11 February 2020
Young Brits want to follow in the footsteps of scientists such as David Attenborough and Brian Cox, according to new research which provides an insight into career aspirations for young people in the UK, with scientists the most admired, above musicians,
in Defence Posted 7 February 2020
Under the recently signed £2.3 billion contract between the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and ARTEC - the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall consortium - a significant portion of the manufacture of the 500 Boxer Armoured Vehicles for the Army’s
in Defence / Security Posted 7 February 2020
JFD has delivered a new £1 million contract to supply two sets of life-saving equipment to the Indian Navy, to further enhance the safety of submariners.
in Defence Posted 7 February 2020
In recognition of achieving Initial Operating Capability and to mark the first year anniversary of the Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) service, the Aurora Engineering Partnership (in association with DE&S) has produced ‘Establishing the
in Defence Posted 7 February 2020
As part of Babcock Team 31, Thales has been selected to deliver the digital heart of the UK’s next generation frigates.
EBAA partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to provide business aviation with COVID-19 data
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