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HMGCC opens its doors to industry and academia

Posted 11 December 2023

A UK government body which creates secret technologies to support Britain's national security - His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) - has launched a new drive to work more openly with technology firms and academics.

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DE&S, Dstl and British Army test new tech for future battlespace

Posted 11 December 2023

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group has worked alongside the British Army, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry, to interrogate some of the latest

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MoD urges wildlife enthusiasts to stay safe at Donna Nook

Posted 11 December 2023

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is urging all wildlife enthusiasts heading to Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, during the seal pupping season, to be vigilant of military debris and unexploded ordnance (UXO).

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Rolls-Royce appoints VeraLinn Jamieson to North American Board

Posted 11 December 2023

Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. VeraLinn ‘Dash’ Jamieson, USAF (ret) to its Board of Directors for Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA).

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THEON Sensors sole subcontractor on Elbit USMC SBNVG contract

Posted 11 December 2023

Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) has been awarded, through an international tender, a five-year $500 million IDIQ contract for the supply of the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) to the US Marine Corps

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Babcock wins contract for British Army digital training platform

Posted 11 December 2023

Babcock has won a contract to provide the British Army with a unique e-learning package that enables soldiers to recognise allied and threat battlefield vehicles and helicopters and gain critical insights into the

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MoD signs RAF Waddington infrastructure contracts with Galliford Try

Posted 8 December 2023

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with construction company Galliford Try, to provide new and refurbished infrastructure for the Red Arrows at their new home of RAF Waddington in Lincoln.

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BAE Systems receives US Marine Corps ACV order

Posted 8 December 2023

BAE Systems has been awarded a $211 million firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract by the US Marine Corps for more Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) under the Marine Corps’ fourth order for full-rate

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SPONSORED FOCUS: BlueWhale − a true submarine force multiplier

Posted 8 December 2023

The seventh annual REPMUS and Dynamic Messenger naval exercises, organised and led by the Portuguese Navy and NATO, were held over a three-week period in September 2023. Over two hundred representatives of security and

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Serco to support US Navy's unmanned maritime systems

Posted 7 December 2023

Serco announced today that it has been awarded the Autonomy and Vehicle Control Systems/ Testing and Evaluations contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) Naval Architecture and

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Babcock partners with Arqit on comms and control tech

Posted 7 December 2023

Babcock has developed a technology with the capability of controlling single or entire fleets of vehicles in a defence environment.

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Rheinmetall Electronics UK signs Armed Forces Covenant

Posted 7 December 2023

Rheinmetall Electronics UK have pledged their support and commitment to those who serve, or have served in our forces, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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AI companies showcase defence capabilities at DAIC Connect

Posted 7 December 2023

More than 70 AI companies have shared how their innovations can enhance defence’s current and future capabilities at the inaugural DAIC Connect industry event organised by the Defence AI Centre (DAIC).

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Babcock and Atlas Elektronik UK sign collaboration charter

Posted 6 December 2023

Babcock and Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) have signed a charter to foster a deeper and more collaborative relationship.

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DASA launches £1.6m competition to get missiles talking

Posted 6 December 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition to identify and develop novel technologies that could be exploited in the development of a new category of missile – cooperative missiles.

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Jankel launches new armoured Toyota Land Cruiser LC300

Posted 6 December 2023

Designer and manufacturer of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, Jankel, has announced the formal product launch of their new armoured Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicle.

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New sustainable accommodation delivered for soldiers and families at Imjin Barracks

Posted 6 December 2023

Army personnel are preparing to move into new, sustainable accommodation, following the completion of a major infrastructure project at Imjin Barracks, Gloucestershire.

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G&H | Artemis unveils advanced laser protection filters for riflescopes

Posted 5 December 2023

Plymouth based G&H | Artemis, a provider of optical coating and filtering technology, has unveiled an advanced range of laser protection filters designed specifically for riflescopes.

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UK schoolgirls secure victory as champions of NCSC cyber skills contest

Posted 5 December 2023

Teams of schoolgirls from across the UK have been crowned cyber security champions, in a nationwide competition which put their cyber security skills to the test.

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Project Zeus reveals future of autonomous systems' test and evaluation

Posted 5 December 2023

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently teamed up with UK industry to develop a future capability operating concept for the test and evaluation of autonomous military systems.

in Defence

Anduril appoints Richard Drake as General Manager of Anduril UK & Europe

Posted 5 December 2023

Defence technology company Anduril Industries has appointed Richard Drake as General Manager of Anduril UK and the broader European region.

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BAE Systems opens new apprentice and graduate opportunities

Posted 5 December 2023

BAE Systems is set for another record-breaking recruitment drive in 2024 with almost 2,700 new apprentice and graduate opportunities available to young people across the UK.

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DE&S wins at Women In Defence Awards

Posted 5 December 2023

Women helping to underpin the activities of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) were recognised recently at the Women in Defence awards.

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Babcock appoints Paul Armstrong to lead its Marine sector

Posted 4 December 2023

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has appointed Paul Armstrong to lead its Marine sector, delivering a number of critical UK and international defence programmes, including the UK’s Type 31 frigates for the Royal

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Hanwha Aerospace to supply BAE Systems with 155mm artillery propelling charges

Posted 4 December 2023

Hanwha Aerospace has been awarded a contract worth around $130 million, to supply 155mm artillery bi-modular charge systems to BAE Systems.

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UK advances partnership with US and Australia to strengthen security

Posted 4 December 2023

A landmark security partnership entered a new phase today as the Defence Ministers of the UK, Australia and United States met to advance new programmes on threat detection, quantum technology and autonomous

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Babcock introduce international apprentice exchange programme

Posted 1 December 2023

Babcock International has teamed up with PGZ-SW shipyard in Gdynia, Poland to launch a new international apprentice exchange programme.

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Team Marshall brings home gold at WorldSkills UK

Posted 1 December 2023

Sam Forbes and Leo Tweed topped the national rankings at the 2023 WorldSkills UK finals last month, demonstrating once again that Marshall’s apprentices are among the best in the business.

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BAE Systems unveils ADAPT

Posted 30 November 2023

BAE Systems has unveiled its Advanced Digital Analysis & Prototyping Testbed (ADAPT), an integrated virtual environment designed to provide comprehensive analysis across multiple warfighting domains.

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Stress Map celebrates new capability

Posted 30 November 2023

Milton Keynes based Stress Map is celebrating a world first in composites stress testing and another new capability, which coincides with its 10th birthday.

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UK scientists and engineers collaborate to accelerate FCAS

Posted 30 November 2023

The UK’s foremost combat air companies and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have conducted research with scientists at the cutting-edge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science and computing to

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Airbus to equip Eurofighter for electronic combat

Posted 29 November 2023

Airbus will equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic combat, including a transmitter location and self-protection system from Saab and 'AARGM' anti-radar missiles from Northrop Grumman.

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Marshall appoints Gareth Williams as COO

Posted 29 November 2023

Marshall has appointed Gareth Williams to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the group, reporting to CEO Kathy Jenkins.

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BAE Systems' Project OdySSEy facilitates military training collaboration

Posted 29 November 2023

BAE Systems, PLEXSYS and Red 6 have agreed to explore the integration of Red 6’s augmented reality headset technology and immersive simulation from PLEXSYS into BAE Systems’ single synthetic

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Hadean and Faculty AI join forces to create next-gen AI capabilities

Posted 28 November 2023

Spatial computing company, Hadean, and AI solutions provider, Faculty AI, have agreed to team up and accelerate the advancement of AI integrations for defence, security and national or international governance.

in Defence

Babcock increases support on UK’s Dreadnought programme

Posted 28 November 2023

Babcock has been awarded two further contracts for work on the UK’s new Dreadnought Class submarine worth a combined £121 million.

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First NetCAP buildings delivered to UK DTE in Scotland

Posted 24 November 2023

The MoD’s award-winning Net-Zero Carbon Accommodation Programme (NetCAP) has reached another key milestone by delivering the first NetCAP buildings on the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE) in Scotland.

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Centreline receives CSAT contract extension

Posted 24 November 2023

Bristol based Centreline AV Ltd has received an extension of its Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to operate and support two MoD Falcon 900LX aircraft, or Envoy IV, until September 2026.

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MBDA and KAI to deepen cooperation

Posted 24 November 2023

MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed an agreement earlier this week to deepen their level of cooperation.

in Defence

Royal Navy completes Mojave trial

Posted 23 November 2023

The largest uncrewed aircraft ever launched from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier has paved the way for the next generation of UK naval air power.

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Camera-telescope in Cyprus to enhance UK SDA

Posted 23 November 2023

UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency have announced the award of a contract to Spaceflux to build a new ground-based space camera-telescope system in Cyprus which will enhance the UK’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

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TT Electronics opens new facility in Manchester

Posted 23 November 2023

TT Electronics has officially opened its new state-of-the-art research, development and manufacturing facility in Rochdale, Manchester, UK, marking a strategic investment by the company in power electronics for mission-critical

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Kromek launches Alpha Beta probe to upgrade its D5 RIID

Posted 22 November 2023

Sedgefield based Kromek today launched a new Alpha Beta probe attachment to enhance its handheld D5 RIID, already the world’s most portable and sensitive handheld gamma and neutron detector.

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Babcock partners with Hanwha Aerospace

Posted 22 November 2023

Babcock International, the defence company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Aerospace to offer enhanced capabilities across Land, Air and Sea domains by bringing together the companies’ combined skills through a

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QinetiQ wins $170m US TARS contract

Posted 22 November 2023

QinetiQ Group plc has won a five-year $170 million contract with the US Department of Homeland Security for the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS).

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RAF’s Protector flies in the UK for the first time

Posted 22 November 2023

The Royal Air Force’s newest aircraft, the Protector, has taken its first flight in the UK, out of RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.

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Babcock to provide in-service support to French military bases

Posted 21 November 2023

Babcock has been awarded a new contract to provide in-service support to airfield GSE (Ground Support Equipment) throughout military bases in France’s mainland and overseas bases.

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Dstl and Google Cloud Hackathon advances defence AI

Posted 20 November 2023

In June 2023, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Google Cloud signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the safe and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK defence

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ACE to be aviation concepts repository

Posted 17 November 2023

The Aviation Concepts Environment (ACE) is set to open up its digital doors in December 2023 to Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Front Line Commands and invited industry partners.

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NCF establishes new partnership for cyber collaboration

Posted 17 November 2023

The National Cyber Force (NCF) is now working with partners across Lancashire ahead of its move to Samlesbury in 2025.

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BAE Systems selected to enhance Typhoon GPS tech

Posted 17 November 2023

Following successful activity to demonstrate functional compatibility and physical installation feasibility, BAE Systems Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGARTM) has been selected to continue into the next phase of the Phase 4

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Sweet Projects named UK Growth Business of the Year 2023

Posted 17 November 2023

Defence constructor Sweet Projects has been announced as the 2023 UK Growth Business of the Year at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, following a remarkable period of development for the three-year old company.

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AI-enabled robotic dogs steal the show at DAIC Hackathon

Posted 16 November 2023

Forty programmers demonstrated how AI-enabled robotic dogs could carry out potentially dangerous tasks that would otherwise be undertaken by Army bomb disposal experts at last week's Defence AI Centre (DAIC) sponsored

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RAF Shawbury graduation sees formal opening of new simulator complex

Posted 16 November 2023

A new simulator complex delivered under DE&S’ Marshall programme has been formally opened at the Defence College of Air and Space Operations (DCSAO).

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to give space defence insights at UK Space Conference

Posted 16 November 2023

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is to discuss new space technology breakthroughs for national defence at the biennial UK Space Conference event, being held next week at the ICC Belfast

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Milipol Paris: MKU unveils Kavro Doma 360 helmet

Posted 16 November 2023

MKU Limited has unveiled the Kavro Doma 360 protective headgear at Milipol Paris.

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Austal Australia to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in UK with Harland & Wolff

Posted 16 November 2023

Austal Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harland & Wolff Group to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the United Kingdom.

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Defence Secretary to support UK industry and back firms globally

Posted 15 November 2023

UK defence firms will be championed as positive ambassadors for the UK, in the face of investment threats, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has told industry leaders today.

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BAE Systems to equip Hunter class frigates with Mk 45s

Posted 15 November 2023

BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver multiple shipsets of the Mk 45 Medium Calibre Gun and automated Ammunition Handling System (AHS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s new Hunter class frigates.

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Milipol Paris: Integris unveils customisable ballistic shields and vests

Posted 15 November 2023

Integris Composites has unveiled its new 'make your own shield' concept and soft body armour vests at Milipol Paris 2023, taking place 14th–17th November at the Paris-Nord Villepinte

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M5 proposes new growth manifesto for UK advanced manufacturing

Posted 15 November 2023

UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful

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Galvion makes first shipment of Caiman Ballistic Helmets to NATO through NSPA

Posted 15 November 2023

Galvion has received major orders for its Batlskin Caiman head system from Norway, Finland and Sweden through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract and the first delivery has now

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NCSC's seventh Annual Review highlights threats to UK's critical infrastructure

Posted 14 November 2023

In its latest Annual Review, published today, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which is a part of GCHQ – warned that the UK needs to accelerate work to keep pace with the changing

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Foremost Electronics gains JOSCAR and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

Posted 14 November 2023

Engineering led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, Foremost Electronics, has now achieved JOSCAR accreditation.

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MoD invests £20m in small arms ammunition

Posted 14 November 2023

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed a new £20 million order with BAE Systems for the supply of additional small arms munitions over the next two years.

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Royal Navy warships achieve major electronic warfare milestone

Posted 14 November 2023

A new electro-magnetic warfare system that will enhance Royal Navy warships has passed a major milestone.

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MoD storage facility in Cumbria secures hundreds of UK jobs

Posted 14 November 2023

A new 75,000-metre-squared Ministry of Defence (MoD) storage facility is being built in Longtown, Cumbria.

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DE&S delivers RFA Proteus to Royal Navy

Posted 14 November 2023

A specialist ship procured at pace by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), to host specialist autonomous systems that will protect the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure, RFA Proteus, has been delivered to the Royal Navy.

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New undersea capability to strengthen AUKUS partnership

Posted 13 November 2023

The UK, US and Australia have strengthened their maritime forces, introducing new uncrewed undersea vessels to extend the range and lethality of their warfare capabilities.

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SSRO consultation to improve support on non-competed defence contracts

Posted 13 November 2023

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is seeking feedback on proposals for improving the support it provides to stakeholders to help them understand and apply the regulatory framework for non-competed

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Babcock signs £750 million SDA infrastructure contract

Posted 10 November 2023

Babcock has signed a four-year £750 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), to deliver the infrastructure required to support and sustain the UK's submarines

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UK Minister for the Armed Forces reaffirms US defence ties

Posted 10 November 2023

The Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, visited the US this week for talks with key officials and political leaders to reaffirm the UK’s deep defence and security relationship with the US – one of the

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BAE Systems' FAST Labs awarded US ONR COALESCE contract

Posted 9 November 2023

The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research and development organisation a $5 million contract for the COALESCE (Common-architecture Amplifier for Low-cost, Efficient,

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AMETEK releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Posted 8 November 2023

AMETEK has released its 2023 Sustainability Report that provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements that make up the company's approach to sustainability.

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Hunter proof-of-concept mast set-to-work begins

Posted 8 November 2023

BAE Systems Australia’s shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia, has taken the first steps in constructing the proof-of-concept mast for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

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RAF Air Cadet names AERALIS’ first test aircraft

Posted 8 November 2023

A judging panel has selected the name 'Phoenix' for AERALIS' first test aircraft from over 800 names submitted in a competition conducted with the RAF’s Air Cadets, called Mission 001.

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Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Posted 8 November 2023

A British SME is building the world’s first in-space manufacturing platform that will be used to create crucial components of defence capabilities.

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Logiq introduces DISX Air

Posted 8 November 2023

UK information and cyber security consultancy Logiq Consulting, have introduced DISX Air, a new variant of their Defence Information Secure eXchange (DISX) secure communications platform.

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UK and Poland sign NAREW deal

Posted 7 November 2023

The UK and Poland defence industries have signed a deal worth over £4 billion to continue the next phase of Poland’s future air defence programme, NAREW.

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Jankel and Corvid team on US DoD SBIR seating programme

Posted 6 November 2023

Jankel Tactical Systems has teamed with Corvid Technologies, to deliver on a US Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programme which aims to develop new vehicle seating system technologies that

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British Army apprenticeships praised by OFSTED

Posted 6 November 2023

A government inspection into quality and standards from the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (OFSTED), has praised the British Army for the high standards of its apprenticeships.

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Australian and UK defence ministers visit Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor manufacturing site

Posted 6 November 2023

UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, visited Rolls-Royce’s nuclear reactor manufacturing site in Derby on

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Oxford Brookes launches new defence and security research centre

Posted 3 November 2023

Oxford Brookes University has launched a new research centre - Defence and Security at Oxford Brookes University (DASOBU) - which it has established with the aim of becoming a leading centre of excellence for research

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British Army experiments with tethered ISTAR using Sky Mantis UAS

Posted 3 November 2023

As part of Exercise Iron Titan, which recently took place at the British Army’s Caerwent training area in Monmouthshire, British UAV manufacturer Evolve Dynamics provided persistent, tethered ISTAR CONOPS

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Adarga welcomes Lt Gen Michael S. Groen to board of advisors

Posted 3 November 2023

British AI information intelligence software provider, Adarga, has announced that Lieutenant General Michael S. Groen (US Marine Corps, Ret.), the former director of the Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence

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Anduril awarded £17m MoD Force Protection contract

Posted 2 November 2023

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded defense technology company Anduril Industries a 31-month contract, initially worth £17 million, to explore future capabilities for fixed installation Force Protection and Counter

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UK Minister of Defence Procurement visits Appledore shipyard

Posted 2 November 2023

Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, has visited Harland & Wolff’s Appledore shipyard as the company is set to deliver key naval programmes in line with the UK government’s National

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RAF squadron to train Poseidon and Wedgetail crews at Lossiemouth

Posted 2 November 2023

A Royal Air Force squadron with a long and proud history has re-formed at RAF Lossiemouth as a combined Operational Conversion Unit to train all aircrew and engineers to operate the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and

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Kraken and L3Harris partner on USSV innovation

Posted 2 November 2023

Kraken Technology Group has announced an official collaboration with L3Harris Technologies to advance the integration of control systems within the uncrewed surface-subsurface (USSV) K40 MANTA prototype.

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Nasmyth appoints James Larner as CFO

Posted 2 November 2023

Nasmyth has announced the appointment of James Larner as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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MoD Cyprus estate facilities management contract activated

Posted 1 November 2023

A new contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Cyprus, awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), comes into service today.

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DE&S and Royal Navy investigate potential of AI

Posted 1 November 2023

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has been working with the Royal Navy to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) can boost the availability, reliability and safety of Wildcat helicopters.

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British Army expands partnership with Systematic

Posted 1 November 2023

The British Army has expanded its partnership with Systematic, following the signing of a contract for 1,400 new licences for SitaWare.

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HighGround presents Trustees' Vision at Tower of London

Posted 1 November 2023

On Wednesday 25th October, by permission of Major General J Swift OBE Colonel of the Regiment, HighGround held a reception at the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum - in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers HQ within HM Tower of London - to

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John Spencer joins the board of 4GD

Posted 1 November 2023

Immersive close combat training technology specialists, 4GD, has officially welcomed John Spencer to its board in an advisory capacity.

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UK National Armaments Director stresses importance of working with Allies and industry

Posted 31 October 2023

At NATO’s biannual Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD), Andy Start, CEO, Defence, Equipment & Supprt (DE&S) - representing the UK Ministry of Defence in his dual

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Beach landing trials help develop future AI capabilities

Posted 31 October 2023

A large-scale maritime and beach-landing exercise on the Hampshire coast has provided vital data to help develop cutting edge AI products for the Ministry of Defence.

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BAE Systems acquires Eurostep

Posted 31 October 2023

BAE Systems has acquired Eurostep, a secure data sharing company headquartered in Sweden, which will form part of BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence business.

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Babcock awarded three-year Phalanx support contract

Posted 30 October 2023

Babcock International has been awarded a three-year contract worth £17.9 million to continue providing critical support for the Royal Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System (CIWS).

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Ascent achieves 100,000 simulator training hours milestone

Posted 30 October 2023

Training provider Ascent is celebrating reaching the milestone of 100,000 hours of simulator training, which was reached across the UK’s military flying training system (UKMFTS).

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