in Defence Posted 17 December 2018
MBDA’s Sea Venom-ANL anti-ship missile has successfully conducted a further firing trial, passing a significant new milestone for the Anglo-French co-operation programme.
in Defence Posted 17 December 2018
BAE Systems Australia’s new subsidiary ASC Shipbuilding has been awarded a contract by the Australian Government that provides the framework for the design and build of nine Hunter Class frigates for the Royal
in Defence Posted 14 December 2018
Award-winning professional services firm WYG has achieved ISO 44001 certification for its work on the Army Basing Programme (ABP) for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
in Defence / Security Posted 13 December 2018
Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd is targeting further expansion into Korea with the appointment of S-Connect, in Seoul, as its local manufacturing partner.
in Defence Posted 13 December 2018
The US Navy has brought in BAE Systems to integrate and sustain critical communications systems for its military vehicles and command centres.
in Defence / Events Posted 12 December 2018
During November and December, Cobham have been taking part in the Army Warfighting Experiment codenamed Exercise Autonomous Warrior.
in Defence Posted 12 December 2018
In Portsmouth on Monday, Defence Minister Stuart Andrew announced that three shipbuilding teams have been awarded multi-million-pound contracts to push ahead with plans to build five new Type 31e warships in the UK
in Defence Posted 12 December 2018
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (Cobham) has received Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Qualified Manufacturer’s List (QML) Q and Q+ qualification for the UT32M0R500 Arm Cortex-M0+
in Defence Posted 10 December 2018
BAE Systems Australia today congratulated the Royal Australian Air Force and Lockheed Martin on the arrival of the first two F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Williamtown, NSW.
in Defence Posted 10 December 2018
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, sailed back into Portsmouth today, after successful completion of initial fast jet trials in America, marking a new era in UK Carrier Strike capability.
in Defence Posted 10 December 2018
RAF Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth this morning for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile in defence of UK airspace during a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission.
in Defence Posted 7 December 2018
QinetiQ has confirmed Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers have been added to the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) it provides in partnership with BAE Systems - and in collaboration with Defence
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 7 December 2018
Engineers seeking to significantly improve the efficiency and performance of electric motors could benefit from using aluminium matrix composites (AMCs), according to research from the Innovate UK ‘Make it
in Defence Posted 7 December 2018
The next generation of containers for the Dutch Armed Forces is to be supplied by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group following the award of a contract worth in excess of £100 million by the Dutch Defence Materiel
in Defence Posted 6 December 2018
Babcock International has completed a significant work package – including an engine replacement – on Royal Navy ocean survey vessel, HMS Scott.
in Defence Posted 6 December 2018
Enterprise applications company, IFS, has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for 2,600 user licences of IFS Applications modules for supply chain management, warehouse management, purchasing and other functionality.
in Defence / Events Posted 6 December 2018
BAE Systems' Academy for Skills and Knowledge (ASK), at its Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was officially opened today by the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 5 December 2018
A new partnership agreement between BAE Systems, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Ltd and Williams Advanced Engineering Ltd, will see technology, expertise and skills shared between the technology-led engineering businesses
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 5 December 2018
Students at Kuwait University have learnt more about how disruptive technologies are shaping the future global aerospace and defence industry.
in Defence / Events Posted 5 December 2018
JFD has successfully completed the Black Carillon 2018 submarine rescue exercise with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), demonstrating the highest standards in submarine rescue safety.
in Defence Posted 5 December 2018
Conference organisers SMi Group have revealed a list of key speakers for the Defence Aviation Safety Conference in London, 29-30 April 2019, including Lieutenant General Richard Felton CBE, Director General of the
in Defence Posted 4 December 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson was a panellist at the Reagan National Defense Forum, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, where he discussed the importance of allies working collectively
in Defence / Events Posted 4 December 2018
A talented young apprentice from BAE Systems has won a prestigious award at this year’s Asian Apprentice Awards in the Engineering and Manufacturing category.
in Defence / Security Posted 4 December 2018
Cranfield Defence and Security has launched a survey to gain insights from ADS Members that will contribute to ensuring its education and training courses maintain their relevance for industry.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 3 December 2018
According to a new study 'Clear the track for Digital Customs Management' published by software company AEB in cooperation with the DHBW University in Stuttgart, Germany, a majority of companies have digitised - or plan to digitise - their
in Defence Posted 3 December 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed the new appointments of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and Commander Joint Forces Command.
in Defence Posted 3 December 2018
A new multi-level shipside support tower has been opened at BAE Systems Henderson facility by the Australian Minister for Defence Industry Steven Ciobo, which will provide fleet sustainment support for the Royal
in Defence Posted 3 December 2018
Global defence and contingent workforce company, TBW Global is strengthening its operational training platform by forming new strategic partnerships with specialist training companies.
in Defence Posted 1 December 2018
From fighter jets to training veterans, thousands of small businesses across the UK are helping to keep Britain safe through their vital services to Defence, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said today as he marked Small
in Defence Posted 30 November 2018
BAE Systems Australia today undocked HMAS Arunta at its Henderson facility, the first Anzac class frigate to receive a full Anzac Mid Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.
in Defence Posted 30 November 2018
JFD has successfully completed air transportability trials for the first of two Third Generation submarine rescue systems being delivered to the Indian Navy.
in Defence / Events Posted 30 November 2018
The team involved in excavating and analysing 19th century burials from Rat Island in Gosport harbour has won the prestigious MoD Sanctuary Award for Best Heritage Project 2017.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 29 November 2018
BAE Systems has won the Macro Employer of the Year Award and the Recruitment Excellence Award at the National Apprenticeship Awards in London, recognising the Company’s dedication to delivering high-quality apprenticeships.
in Defence / Events Posted 29 November 2018
Thales this week launched its multiple simulation training system, NUADA, at I/ITSEC 2018, Orlando, Florida, 26-30 November.
in Defence / Space Posted 29 November 2018
Walker Precision Engineering, which makes high-precision components for the defence and space sectors, has secured a further £2.75 million investment from BGF to support its business expansion in the UK and Europe.
in Defence Posted 28 November 2018
Canada’s Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first Mack Defense Kerax trucks for the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) Program, which are fitted with loadbeds designed and produced
in Defence Posted 28 November 2018
Serco’s Brook Bloomfield has become the first apprentice to ever complete the new ‘Aviation Ground Operative Standard’ in England - passing his training with a distinction.
in Defence Posted 28 November 2018
BAE Systems Australia released a report by BIS Oxford Economics yesterday, that shows that at its peak in 2028, the Hunter Class Frigate Programme will contribute more than 6,300 jobs and just under $1 billion in Gross
in Defence Posted 28 November 2018
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems a contract valued at $9.2 million for its Radio Frequency Machine Learning System (RFMLS) programme.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 27 November 2018
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins and the company's intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and Carrier (formerly CCS), into independent entities, whilst
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 27 November 2018
Jack Bateson, an engineering apprentice with BAE Systems' Air has won the gold medal in the Mechanical Engineering: CAD (Computer Aided Design) skill category at WorldSkills UK LIVE, hosted at the Birmingham NEC, taking him
in Defence / Events Posted 26 November 2018
Today at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world’s largest military training and simulation event, CAE announced the launch of CAE Rise for the defence market.
in Defence / Security Posted 26 November 2018
A team at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has received an award for their work in cybersecurity, with the Dstl Cyber Card Game winning the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) award in the cyber security
in Defence Posted 26 November 2018
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has named the fifth ship in the city-class of Type 26 frigate as HMS Sheffield.
in Defence Posted 26 November 2018
Major General (Retd) Robert Talbot Rice CBE has been appointed a non-Executive Director of SC Group, the UK headquartered engineering services company.
in Defence Posted 26 November 2018
Advanced automotive engineering, research, development and testing solutions provider, HORIBA MIRA, has secured a further £845,000 in funding from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and UK Defence Growth Partnership (DGP), to
in Defence / Space Posted 26 November 2018
Airbus Defence and Space has appointed Barbara Bergmeier, 50, as Head of Operations and Member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 December 2018.
in Defence Posted 26 November 2018
Rolls-Royce is to supply 18 MTU Series 4000 diesel generator sets to BAE Systems as part of the Power Improvement Project (PIP) to increase the resilience of the power and propulsion system in all six Type 45 destroyers.
in Defence Posted 22 November 2018
F-35 Lightning stealth fighters have left HMS Queen Elizabeth after eight weeks flying on and off the 65,000-tonne warship, helping to write the ‘operator’s manual’ so the jets can fly from her deck on front-line operations.
in Defence Posted 22 November 2018
A new, purpose built facility replicating real-life operations for Chinook helicopter crews with the very latest technology, was officially opened yesterday.
in Defence Posted 22 November 2018
EU Defence ministers have endorsed on 19 November the EU BLOS (Beyond Line Of Sight) project amongst a list of 17 defence projects aiming at being implemented in the frame of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).
in Defence Posted 22 November 2018
Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc) has been recognised for its commitment to sustainable waste management in the annual Ministry of Defence (MoD) Sanctuary Awards, held in London on Tuesday, with over 95% of its waste now being diverted from landfill.
in Defence / Events Posted 21 November 2018
SMi has announced British military representation from the UK MoD and Dstl, who will deliver essential briefings on the UK's Morpheus Programme, a £3.2 billion defence programme delivering the next generation of Tactical
in Defence / Events Posted 21 November 2018
US Marines and US Navy Seabees jointly deployed a WFEL Medium Girder Bridge (MGB) in Norway recently, during the largest NATO exercise in more than 16 years - Exercise Trident Juncture 18.
in Defence Posted 21 November 2018
Cobham, with its unique pedigree as the MoD’s partner for operational readiness training for the last 30 years, today announced that QinetiQ will join Draken International and 3SDL as a member of the Cobham team to develop solutions for the
in Defence / Events Posted 21 November 2018
Pelican Products is showcasing its Pelican 7 Series LED smart tactical torches and mobile military cases range at the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), 3-5 December 2018.
in Defence Posted 21 November 2018
QinetiQ Group plc has completed its strategic investment into Inzpire Group Limited (Inzpire).
in Defence / Events Posted 20 November 2018
The Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is taking part in Autonomous Warrior 18, an exercise being run by the Royal Australian Navy and its Defence Science Technology (DST) Group which builds on the success of the UK’s Unmanned
in Defence / Security Posted 20 November 2018
Cambridge Pixel has supplied its RadarWatch coastal surveillance software and advanced target trackers to Maritime Information Systems Ltd (Maris) as part of an upgrade to safety systems at UK military firing
in Defence Posted 20 November 2018
For the first time a jet has landed backwards on Britain’s new aircraft carrier as HMS Queen Elizabeth and her F-35 Lightnings pass another milestone.
in Defence Posted 20 November 2018
The MoD has awarded a contract worth £160 million to Kier VolkerFitzpatrick to deliver infrastructure to ready RAF Lakenheath for two squadrons of US F-35s.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 19 November 2018
Nasmyth Group has officially opened its training Academy, providing facilities for apprentices from across the Group's 13 precision engineering companies.
in Defence Posted 19 November 2018
Aerogility has announced the successful deployment of its enterprise decision-support software by Rolls-Royce Defence.
in Defence / Events Posted 16 November 2018
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has delivered the first Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) C-130J aircraft.
in Defence Posted 15 November 2018
The UK is set to double its number of F-35 stealth jets after ordering 17 more aircraft, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 15 November 2018
In his Autumn Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced two one-off additions of £1 billion to the UK Export Finance (UKEF) direct lending scheme, to be made available in the financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22.
in Defence Posted 15 November 2018
MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile has completed its first firing, successfully passing a major phase in its development.
in Defence Posted 15 November 2018
The US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) has awarded BAE Systems a four-year, $100 million contract to provide technical, functional and general support to the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB).
in Defence Posted 14 November 2018
The Eurofighter fleet is celebrating after passing the 500,000 flying hours mark, as it cements its place at the heart of European air defence.
in Defence / Security Posted 14 November 2018
Academics are ‘breaking new frontiers’ in the latest UK-US collaboration on fundamental research into man and machine, as Dstl invests £6 million over five years in projects which bring together world-leading scientists from top
in Defence Posted 14 November 2018
GKN Aerospace Norway today announced that it has signed an eight-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the production of diffuser cases, low pressure turbine cases and shafts for the F135
in Defence Posted 14 November 2018
Cobham Aerospace Connectivity has been chosen as a partner by Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) to upgrade ADS-B Out capabilities for the US Government’s T-6A trainer fleet.
in Defence / Events Posted 14 November 2018
Members of 15 foreign delegations, as well as representatives of the European Defence Agency (EDA) and of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have been given the opportunity to witness the full range of capabilities of MBDA’s
in Defence / Events Posted 13 November 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has praised Britain’s forces-friendly businesses at an awards ceremony in central London.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 13 November 2018
Trade and logistics software provider AEB is hosting a free Brexit Tool Kit Conference in London on 4 December 2018, to assist companies preparing for the post-Brexit environment.
in Defence / Events Posted 13 November 2018
Defence firms with cutting-edge ideas ranging from laser radars to Artificial Intelligence have been awarded over £10 million after being named winners of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Defence Growth
in Defence / Events Posted 13 November 2018
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be running a dial-in event tomorrow to discuss the Don't Blow It! Safely eliminating chemical and biological munitions on the battlefield competition.
in Defence / Space Posted 12 November 2018
A team led by QinetiQ has won a contract awarded by the UK Defence Solutions Centre (DSC), to develop its unique Software Defined Multifunction LIDAR (SDML) technology from a bench-top demonstrator, through to a flight ready payload.
in Defence Posted 12 November 2018
British troops will today begin testing out over 70 examples of futuristic technology including enhanced surveillance drones and unmanned vehicles on the fields of Salisbury Plain, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has
in Defence Posted 8 November 2018
The Ministry of Defence has today announced plans for modernising its estate and establishing a broader and more diverse supply base.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 8 November 2018
Element Materials Technology (Element) has successfully completed the renewal process for the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), an accreditation system which enables prime contractors in the aerospace,
in Defence / Events Posted 8 November 2018
The Ministry of Defence and the Post Office have agreed a new partnership to support veterans entering employment, as the company became the 3,000th organisation to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
in Defence Posted 8 November 2018
BAE Systems has created a low-cost system that uses existing satellite navigation and commercial aircraft data to improve airspace safety.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events Posted 7 November 2018
Designer and manufacturer of composite components, Rockwood Composites, has won the Innovation in Manufacture Award at the Composites Industry Awards.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 7 November 2018
UK-based technology company Renovare Fuels has been awarded support by Innovate UK for aviation fuel testing through the Sustainable Aviation for Clean Growth programme.
in Defence Posted 7 November 2018
HMAS Arunta’s new mast has been installed in a major milestone as part of the ship’s Mid Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) being undertaken at BAE Systems Australia’s Henderson facility.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 November 2018
JFD today announced the appointment of Harry Dunstall as the new non-executive Chairman in Australia to oversee its future growth and direction in the defence sector and further strengthen its presence in the region.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 November 2018
Mission-critical network solutions provider, Warwick based telent Technology Services Ltd (telent), has partnered with Digital Global Systems (DGS), provider of enhanced RF perimeter monitoring technology, to
in Defence Posted 6 November 2018
A forthcoming 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 environments.
in Defence Posted 6 November 2018
As part of his visit to Oman for the culmination of Exercise Saif Sareea 3, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson underlined the UK’s enduring commitment to Oman and highlighted the importance of protecting peace and stability in the Gulf,
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 5 November 2018
Boeing has established the Office of UK Industrial Capability (OUKIC), an enterprise team to promote UK innovation and supply chain competitiveness around the world.
in Defence Posted 5 November 2018
UK manufacturer of batteries, chargers and power management systems for military and industrial applications, Lincad, has been given a Bronze Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme run by the Armed
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 2 November 2018
SystemWare Europe recently visited Moog Sensor and Surveillance System (S3) in Chicago for advanced technical support and maintenance training.
in Defence / Security Posted 2 November 2018
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has this week released their UK Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis and Deep-Dive Review, published in collaboration with RSM and the Centre for Secure
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 1 November 2018
Today ADS has launched a new Brexit Hub on its website to give members a single authoritative source of information on the potential impact of Brexit on the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, and on how to prepare.
in Defence Posted 1 November 2018
Babcock International has today announced that it has taken the difficult decision to exit operations at its Appledore shipbuilding facility in North Devon, ending its site lease in March 2019.
in Defence Posted 1 November 2018
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is intending to run a competition on Data Integration in the Defence Logistics environment.
in Defence Posted 31 October 2018
Brighton software specialist timNexus has been presented with the Queen's Award for Innovation by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex.
in Defence Posted 31 October 2018
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. (TSS), Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded a US$72,049,627 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Landing Systems Operations Onboard
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