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BAE Systems awarded US Army M777 structures contract

Defence

BAE Systems awarded US Army M777 structures contract

17 April 2025

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the US Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, worth $162 million.

M Group acquires Telent

Defence Security

M Group acquires Telent

16 April 2025

M Group has aquired Telent, a provider of operational technology and digital solutions for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) across the UK and Ireland.

Serco to support US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems

Defence

Serco to support US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems

16 April 2025

Serco announced today that it has retained its contract to provide technical services to modernise the US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems.

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DASA launches Phase Two of Innovation in Support of Operations competition

Defence

DASA launches Phase Two of Innovation in Support of Operations competition

16 April 2025

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched Phase Two of its fast paced Themed Competition Innovation in Support of Operations.

QinetiQ selected as awardee on US Army

Defence

QinetiQ selected as awardee on US Army's PD Aerostats MATOC

16 April 2025

QinetiQ US has been selected as an awardee on the US Army's $4 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) under the US Army Product Director (PD) Aerostats programme.

UK and US complete major hypersonic weapons test programme

Defence

UK and US complete major hypersonic weapons test programme

15 April 2025

UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completion of a major testing programme.

HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling

Defence

HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling

15 April 2025

Experts from the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Exports and Sales team, formerly known as Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), have sold Type 23 frigate, HMS Monmouth, to Turkey for recycling.

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PTC acquires IncQuery Group

Aerospace Defence

PTC acquires IncQuery Group

14 April 2025

PTC is strengthening its Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and systems engineering focus with the acquisition of IncQuery Group.

HRH Princess Royal officially opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy

Defence Events

HRH Princess Royal officially opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy

14 April 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow at a ceremony at the Company’s Scotstoun site.

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Military package to support Ukraine

Defence

Military package to support Ukraine's Armed Forces

14 April 2025

The UK is ramping up rapid military support to Ukraine to put them in the strongest position to secure a lasting peace as partners met in Brussels on Friday for the 27th Ukraine Defence Contact Group, chaired by the UK and Germany, with a Package supporting UK jobs and growth, securing equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian ...

British Army trials robotic mine plough

Defence

British Army trials robotic mine plough

14 April 2025

British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system called WEEVIL is being put through its paces by the British Army, with the Warrior based solution combining Pearson Engineering’s Full Width Mine Plough and its BEACON remote control system.

UK and Australia establish weapons development partnership

Defence

UK and Australia establish weapons development partnership

14 April 2025

The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have established a ground-breaking partnership to develop next-generation sub-systems for low-cost weapons systems, bringing together advanced technologies from both nations.

BAE Systems and WZM sign to support Poland

Defence

BAE Systems and WZM sign to support Poland's M88A2s

11 April 2025

BAE Systems has entered into an agreement with Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne S.A. (WZM), to enhance the support of the Polish Land Forces’ M88 Armoured Recovery Vehicle fleet's operational readiness.

DE&S extends IMOS contract

Defence

DE&S extends IMOS contract

11 April 2025

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) have extended an existing Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) contract for up to two years, to ensure the continued expert upkeep of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 AW101 Merlin helicopters.

GA-ASI expands MQ-9B SeaGuardian

Defence

GA-ASI expands MQ-9B SeaGuardian's targeting capability

10 April 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.

Babcock awarded UK MoD Type 31 CIP contract

Defence

Babcock awarded UK MoD Type 31 CIP contract

10 April 2025

Babcock has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates being built by the company at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.

Polar Technology receives BAE Systems

Defence Events

Polar Technology receives BAE Systems' ‘Partner 2 Win’ Gold Tier Award

10 April 2025

Polar Technology today announced it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win programme.

Sweden procures 18 ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems

Defence

Sweden procures 18 ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems

10 April 2025

The Swedish Government has announced its decision to buy 18 new ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems as part of its 18th support package to Ukraine.

Acron Aviation signs distribution agreement with HC Pacific

Defence

Acron Aviation signs distribution agreement with HC Pacific

10 April 2025

Acron Aviation has entered into a landmark agreement with a military aftermarket and trusted supplier of mission-critical parts, HC Pacific. With over 50 years’ experience in aerospace distribution HC Pacific is renowned for its innovative, global, supply chain solutions.

Sentinel Photonics strengthens Eastern European defence capabilities via strategic partnerships

Defence Security

Sentinel Photonics strengthens Eastern European defence capabilities via strategic partnerships

9 April 2025

Sentinel Photonics has announced three pivotal partnerships in Eastern Europe.

GKN Aerospace secures contract with Boeing for C-17 fan blade repairs

Defence

GKN Aerospace secures contract with Boeing for C-17 fan blade repairs

8 April 2025

GKN Aerospace has signed a three-year contract with Boeing to provide fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines.

Roke secures £251m contract to lead UK missile defence research

Defence

Roke secures £251m contract to lead UK missile defence research

7 April 2025

Roke has recently been awarded a major multi-year contract known as Science & Technology Oriented Research & development in Missile defence (STORM), partnering with the UK Missile Defence Centre (MDC) to deliver cutting-edge research for Missile Defence.

Babcock awarded UK MoD contract to provide innovative support to Ukraine

Defence

Babcock awarded UK MoD contract to provide innovative support to Ukraine

4 April 2025

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) which will enable Ukraine’s armed forces to 3D print military equipment.

BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation

Defence

BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation

3 April 2025

BMT has successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising BMT’s proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed.

Babcock supporting one in every 550 jobs in the UK

Defence

Babcock supporting one in every 550 jobs in the UK

1 April 2025

New independent research by Oxford Economics reveals how defence company Babcock International Group (Babcock) drives growth across the UK economy through jobs, investment in the supply chain, and tax contributions.

QinetiQ to strengthen Australia’s defence aviation safety

Defence

QinetiQ to strengthen Australia’s defence aviation safety

1 April 2025

QinetiQ has been awarded a AU$47 million contract to support Australia’s Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).

Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

Defence Security Space

Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

1 April 2025

Leonardo has designed, developed and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the ultra-secure Public Regulated Service (PRS) - provided by the Galileo satellite navigation service - which is currently accredited for use throughout Europe.

Sir Patrick Vallance hears from regional leaders at Cranfield University event

Aerospace Defence Events

Sir Patrick Vallance hears from regional leaders at Cranfield University event

31 March 2025

Recently appointed Oxford-Cambridge Innovation Champion and Science Minister, Lord Vallance was at Cranfield University earlier this month for a special roundtable event with business leaders, university representatives and local authorities from the central area of the corridor around Cranfield, Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Solus Power opens Series A funding round

Defence Security

Solus Power opens Series A funding round

31 March 2025

Solus Power has announced the launch of its Series A funding round, with a target raise of £5 million to help fulfil the startup’s mission to revolutionise energy access across defence, security and civilian sectors.

Work begins on RAF Digby accommodation blocks

Defence Events

Work begins on RAF Digby accommodation blocks

28 March 2025

Work to build four new accommodation blocks for personnel has officially commenced at RAF Digby, in Lincolnshire.

CYSIAM and CrowdStrike form strategic partnership

Defence Security

CYSIAM and CrowdStrike form strategic partnership

27 March 2025

CYSIAM has formed a strategic partnership with CrowdStrike aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across the UK defence sector supply chain.

ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

Defence Security Events

ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

27 March 2025

ODU Connectors will be showcasing its sealed connectors and contacts solutions at Ocean Business, being held next month (8th-10th April) at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

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Defence

RTX's Raytheon receives US Army defence analysis contract

27 March 2025

RTX's Raytheon business, has been awarded a follow-on contract from the US Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center to continue to utilise its Rapid Campaign Analysis and Demonstration Environment, or RCADE, modeling and simulation capability.

Babcock awarded British Army strategic support contract extension

Defence

Babcock awarded British Army strategic support contract extension

26 March 2025

Babcock has secured a five-year British Army strategic support partner contract extension worth around £1 billion with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Avon Technologies to supply Ukraine with gas masks

Defence

Avon Technologies to supply Ukraine with gas masks

26 March 2025

Wiltshire based Avon Technologies has this morning announced that it has received two European NATO orders for personal respirators for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

BISim to provide US Army Futures Command with synthetic environment MPT

Defence

BISim to provide US Army Futures Command with synthetic environment MPT

26 March 2025

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is partnering with the US Army Futures Command to develop an end-to-end solution for generating 3D data and game-ready, high-fidelity terrain within the Synthetic Training Environment Mission Planning Toolkit (MPT).

ZeroAvia awarded US Airforce grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

Defence

ZeroAvia awarded US Airforce grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

25 March 2025

ZeroAvia today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to conduct a feasibility study focused on integrating hydrogen propulsion into Cessna Caravan aircraft alongside advanced aircraft automation technology.

Avon Protection introduces MCM100 Diver Tracking System

Defence Security

Avon Protection introduces MCM100 Diver Tracking System

25 March 2025

Avon Protection has introduced a new Diver Tracking System for its MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather to enhance military diver safety and integration into the underwater battlespace during training missions.

BAE Systems and Repkon USA collaborate on advanced munitions

Defence

BAE Systems and Repkon USA collaborate on advanced munitions

25 March 2025

BAE Systems and Repkon USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and manufacture of advanced munitions.

USAF selects Boeing for next-gen fighter

Defence

USAF selects Boeing for next-gen fighter

25 March 2025

The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that Boeing has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft.

Inzpire

Defence

Inzpire's CASE JTAC secures accreditation

25 March 2025

Inzpire’s Compact Agile Simulation Equipment for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (CASE JTAC) is now approved for Types 1, 2 and 3 controls, making it the first accredited mixed-reality JTAC simulator in the UK.

Sonardyne launches SPRINT-Nav U

Defence Security

Sonardyne launches SPRINT-Nav U

24 March 2025

Sonardyne International Ltd has launch SPRINT-Nav U, the world's smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms.

Policymakers offered insights on UK’s nuclear forces

Defence

Policymakers offered insights on UK’s nuclear forces

24 March 2025

Experts from the University of Exeter’s Defence, Security and Resilience Network, have warned about a lack of capability in the UK’s nuclear forces, the dangers of Iran developing nuclear weapons and how greater efforts are needed to stop online radicalisation as part of a new series of essays.

GA-ASI gains EMAR/FR 145 approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B

Defence

GA-ASI gains EMAR/FR 145 approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B

24 March 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received the prestigious EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for component maintenance from the French Military Continuing Airworthiness Authority, DSAE.

Middlesex Aerospace celebrates 80 years

Aerospace Defence

Middlesex Aerospace celebrates 80 years

24 March 2025

With a name synonymous with advanced engineering of the highest quality, Middlesex Aerospace - a UK supplier to the aerospace and defence sectors - is 80 years old this month and celebrating its history with a promise to keep looking ahead to the future.

BAE Systems lays keel on Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought submarine

Defence Events

BAE Systems lays keel on Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought submarine

21 March 2025

The keel of the first of the UK’s new Dreadnought submarines, the most powerful and technically advanced boats ever designed for the Royal Navy, has been laid at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.

Construction starts on UK military accommodation at DM Kineton

Defence

Construction starts on UK military accommodation at DM Kineton

21 March 2025

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at DM Kineton in Warwickshire to mark the start of construction of a new £13 million Single Living Accommodation block.

Military infrastructure upgrade completed at Leuchars

Defence

Military infrastructure upgrade completed at Leuchars

21 March 2025

Construction has completed on a major infrastructure project to benefit soldiers based at Leuchars Station in Fife.

Leidos enhances UK MoD supply chain

Defence

Leidos enhances UK MoD supply chain

19 March 2025

Leidos has successfully transitioned its secure, centralised supply chain management program in use by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Amazon Web Services cloud, representing a significant milestone in modernising the MoD’s digital infrastructure.

BAE Systems selects Ivalua to streamline S2P processes

Aerospace Defence

BAE Systems selects Ivalua to streamline S2P processes

19 March 2025

BAE Systems, Inc. has selected Ivalua to streamline its Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.

Kilo Solutions secures Royal Navy contract

Defence

Kilo Solutions secures Royal Navy contract

18 March 2025

Maritime VR simulators specialist Kilo Solutions Ltd, has announced that the Royal Navy has procured 24 x VASCO in a Box (VIAB) units, marking the company's second major defence contract.

Sagentia Defence new name for TP Group

Aerospace Defence

Sagentia Defence new name for TP Group

18 March 2025

Launching today, Sagentia Defence is the new name of TP Group, a science and technology consultancy serving the UK defence industry.

RTX

Defence

RTX's Collins Aerospace to upgrade US Army Black Hawk avionics

18 March 2025

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of US Army Black Hawk helicopters for the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution programme.

BAE Systems and ISI set for next phase of Canada

Defence

BAE Systems and ISI set for next phase of Canada's River-class destroyer programme

17 March 2025

A contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking the start of the next major phase on the River-class destroyer programme.

First autonomous mine hunting system delivered to Royal Navy

Defence

First autonomous mine hunting system delivered to Royal Navy

14 March 2025

British Defence jobs have been boosted and sailors will be better protected as the UK’s first of a series of cutting-edge Maritime Mine Counter Measure (MMCM) systems has been delivered to the Royal Navy.

BAE Systems secures Colombian Navy gun contract

Defence

BAE Systems secures Colombian Navy gun contract

13 March 2025

BAE Systems has received a contract from Damen Naval for a Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system to be installed for anti-aircraft and anti-surface operations on the PES frigate of the Colombian Navy – a Damen Naval SIGMA-class ship.

Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testing

Defence Space

Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testing

12 March 2025

The SKYNET 6 programme, which is working closely with industry to exploit technological advancements to deliver the next generation of military communication satellites, has reached a major milestone with the completion of initial testing at the new UK-government funded National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Thales unveils Vehicle Mounted SquadNet Radio

Defence

Thales unveils Vehicle Mounted SquadNet Radio

12 March 2025

Thales has released a new Vehicle Mounted SquadNet Radio.

Teledyne FLIR OEM introduces Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ camera modules

Defence

Teledyne FLIR OEM introduces Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ camera modules

12 March 2025

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Inc., has announced the availability of radiometric models of its high-performance Boson+ thermal and Hadron 640R+ dual thermal-visible camera modules.

Space launch planned for European security

Defence Space

Space launch planned for European security

11 March 2025

UK and German space industries are joining forces to provide a rapid vertical launch capability into space for Europe as global geopolitical uncertainty mounts.

DE&S awards contract for UK space system to help protect military satellites

Defence Space

DE&S awards contract for UK space system to help protect military satellites

11 March 2025

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) have awarded a £65 million contract for innovative UK-made tech that will help the British military to monitor space.

MASS awarded Strategic Command JCAST contract extension

Defence

MASS awarded Strategic Command JCAST contract extension

11 March 2025

Defence and training support company MASS has been awarded a two-year extension on the Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) contract for UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Strategic Command.

Storage facility completed at MoD Ashchurch

Defence

Storage facility completed at MoD Ashchurch

10 March 2025

An advanced storage facility with capacity to house over 900 Army vehicles has been delivered at DE&S-managed MoD Ashchurch under the Vehicle Storage and Support Programme (VSSP).

Advanced attack drones from Anduril UK heading to Ukraine

Defence

Advanced attack drones from Anduril UK heading to Ukraine

10 March 2025

Ukraine’s armed forces will be backed by more advanced attack drones to tackle Russian aggression in the Black Sea, following a deal struck by the UK government and Anglo-American defence tech firm, Anduril.

AMD partners with Huntsman on carbon nanotube enhanced composites

Aerospace Defence

AMD partners with Huntsman on carbon nanotube enhanced composites

10 March 2025

Huntsman Corporation and Advanced Material Development Ltd (AMD), are to collaborate through a strategic relationship aimed at developing carbon nanotube-integrated functional composite materials in the US.

Serco awarded contract to support NavyX ship XV Patrick Blackett

Defence

Serco awarded contract to support NavyX ship XV Patrick Blackett

7 March 2025

Serco has been awarded a contract to provide ship support services for the Royal Navy’s XV PATRICK BLACKETT.

UK MoD and industry collaborate at the DMC

Defence Events

UK MoD and industry collaborate at the DMC

7 March 2025

The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), an advanced production facility and additive manufacturing (AM) innovation hub, hosted the latest UK MoD Strategic Command’s Additive Manufacturing innovation event, on 5th March 2025.

SMEs set to benefit from UK’s defence investment boost

Defence

SMEs set to benefit from UK’s defence investment boost

7 March 2025

The UK Government has announced major support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) following an historic commitment to increase spending on defence.

SPX Communication Technologies showcasing capabilities at Security & Policing 2025

Defence Security Events

SPX Communication Technologies showcasing capabilities at Security & Policing 2025

6 March 2025

SPX Communication Technologies, formed by TCI and ECS, will be showcasing its Data Links, COMINT and Counter-UAS capabilities and solutions at this year's Home Office Security & Policing Global Security Event, being held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th-13th March 2025.

M&E Global expands operations with workforce in Poland

Defence

M&E Global expands operations with workforce in Poland

6 March 2025

Worcestershire based M&E Global, which provides highly skilled candidates for overseas defence contracts, has announced the expansion of its operations with a new long-term workforce in Poland.

Kromek to showcase detection solutions at Security & Policing 2025

Defence Security Events

Kromek to showcase detection solutions at Security & Policing 2025

6 March 2025

County Durham-based developer of radiation and automated biological pathogen detectors, Kromek, will be exhibiting at the annual Home Office Security & Policing Global Security Event at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th-13th March 2025.

DE&S underpins UK medical support for Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Defence

DE&S underpins UK medical support for Ukraine’s Armed Forces

6 March 2025

DE&S is playing a significant role in Britain’s efforts to support Ukrainian troops wounded on the front-line, who will receive life-saving medical support and rehabilitation services through the UK’s Project Renovator.

ODU launches rugged fibre-optic connectors for aerospace and defence

Defence

ODU launches rugged fibre-optic connectors for aerospace and defence

6 March 2025

ODU have launched new rugged high-performance fibre-optic connectors for aerospace and defence embedded systems, together with a supporting stand-alone website.

GA-ASI flies US Government autonomy software on MQ-20 Avenger

Defence

GA-ASI flies US Government autonomy software on MQ-20 Avenger

6 March 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved another major milestone in the development of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) by flying US government-provided autonomy software aboard a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger.

Babcock supports work returners

Defence

Babcock supports work returners

6 March 2025

Babcock recently welcomed participants in the Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) to its Vehicle Engineering site in Walsall to showcase its products and services while demonstrating the variety of career opportunities it offers to people looking to return to work.

UK secures 50th and final AH-64E Apache helicopter

Defence

UK secures 50th and final AH-64E Apache helicopter

5 March 2025

The 50th AH-64E Apache has been secured by the UK, completing the new fleet of the world’s most advanced attack helicopters for the British Army.

Safetytech Accelerator launches OSHX Lab

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Safetytech Accelerator launches OSHX Lab

5 March 2025

Safetytech Accelerator (established by Lloyd’s Register), in collaboration with Heathrow Airport Ltd. and Discovering Safety (a programme of work led by Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive, HSE), has launched the Occupational Safety and Health X (OSHX) Lab — an innovation programme, designed to advance the adoption of emerging ...

General Atomics introduces Quadratix software enterprise

Defence

General Atomics introduces Quadratix software enterprise

5 March 2025

General Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a single technology grid delivering all-domain response and information dominance.

General Atomics acquires North Point Defense

Defence

General Atomics acquires North Point Defense

4 March 2025

General Atomics (GA) today announced the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and sensor integration, by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III), formerly known as General Atomics Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc.

Serco sees change at the top

Defence Security Space

Serco sees change at the top

4 March 2025

Anthony Kirby has today taken up his position as Serco’s new Group Chief Executive, succeeding Mark Irwin, who retires after 12 years at Serco.

Peli Products UK unveils 1505 Air Case

Aerospace Defence Security

Peli Products UK unveils 1505 Air Case

3 March 2025

Peli Products UK Ltd has launched an innovative new Air Case - the 1505 - to add to this range of lighter weight protective cases, which is the the first Peli case to feature an integrated panel mounting system in both the lid and the base.

Babcock appoints Tony March CEO of Babcock Canada

Defence

Babcock appoints Tony March CEO of Babcock Canada

3 March 2025

Babcock has announced the appointment of Tony March as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Babcock Canada - taking up his new role today - succeeding Jerry McLean who will be retiring in March 2025.

Kahootz secures contract extension with MoD

Defence Security

Kahootz secures contract extension with MoD

27 February 2025

British provider of secure online collaboration platforms, Kahootz, has today announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) will extend its existing contract, ensuring its continued use of the Defence Share platform.

JFD secures RAN submarine rescue contract extension

Defence

JFD secures RAN submarine rescue contract extension

27 February 2025

JFD Australia, part of James Fisher & Sons, provider of the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 2009, will continue to deliver this critical sovereign capability for a further four years after finalising an extension to its contract with the Department of Defence.

Integris and QinetiQ partner to enhance FLRAA survivability

Defence

Integris and QinetiQ partner to enhance FLRAA survivability

26 February 2025

Integris Composites, a supplier of advanced armour systems, is partnering with QinetiQ US to provide armour systems for the US Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).

UK begins biggest arms drive since Cold War

Defence

UK begins biggest arms drive since Cold War

26 February 2025

The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War, with a commitment to increase spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.

Thales launches cortAIx in the UK

Defence Security

Thales launches cortAIx in the UK

25 February 2025

Thales has launched cortAIx in the UK to address defence and security domains, which with 200 new highly skilled AI and data specialists, aims to support the UK Government’s vision for AI-driven growth.

BAE Systems and Hamek agree future maritime collaboration

Defence

BAE Systems and Hamek agree future maritime collaboration

25 February 2025

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between BAE Systems and Hamek that will see the two companies work together to support Norway’s maritime requirements.

Viasat awarded ERS Gold Award by UK MoD

Defence Events

Viasat awarded ERS Gold Award by UK MoD

24 February 2025

Viasat has been recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) with a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award as part of the company’s commitments under the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

Australian Government and industry partners reach SSN AUKUS agreement

Defence

Australian Government and industry partners reach SSN AUKUS agreement

21 February 2025

The Australian and UK Governments have announced a significant milestone between the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) and industry partners that will support the delivery of the SSN AUKUS fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy.

DASA seeks innovations in dermal protection against liquid chemicals

Defence

DASA seeks innovations in dermal protection against liquid chemicals

21 February 2025

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition called ‘Innovations in dermal protection against liquid chemicals’, run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Home Office.

Security system trials launched at Winfrith

Defence Security

Security system trials launched at Winfrith

21 February 2025

The trials of four innovative new security systems have been successfully launched at Winfrith, the former nuclear reactor test site in Dorset.

Sellafield security improvements recognised by ONR

Defence Security

Sellafield security improvements recognised by ONR

21 February 2025

The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has returned the Sellafield site to a routine regulatory regime for physical security after a period of enhanced oversight.

Runway repairs in Falkland Islands completed

Defence

Runway repairs in Falkland Islands completed

21 February 2025

A £20 million project to resurface part of the airfield at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands has been completed ahead of schedule.

Babcock to provide NATO with wargaming expertise

Defence

Babcock to provide NATO with wargaming expertise

20 February 2025

Babcock has been awarded a second contract by NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) to provide the Alliance with expert advice on wargaming activities.

SSDL to supply NATO with health monitoring software

Defence

SSDL to supply NATO with health monitoring software

20 February 2025

Solid State Disks Limited (SSDL) is to supply the NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force (NAEW&CF) with health monitoring software for use with its new solid-state-based removable media assemblies (RMAs) that are being used on its Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft.

Spectra Group to supply Comtech’s Troposcatter COMET to Irish Defence Force

Defence

Spectra Group to supply Comtech’s Troposcatter COMET to Irish Defence Force

20 February 2025

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, has announced a contract award to supply the Irish Defence Force with Comtech’s Troposcatter Compact Over-the Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminals (COMET).

Sentinel Photonics secures strategic partnerships in Netherlands and Romania

Defence

Sentinel Photonics secures strategic partnerships in Netherlands and Romania

20 February 2025

Sentinel Photonics is set to drive its European expansion with two new strategic partnerships in Romania and the Benelux region.

GA-ASI and CAE to develop MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS trainer

Defence

GA-ASI and CAE to develop MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS trainer

20 February 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and CAE have announced a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).

Marshall and AMMROC agree to advance C-130 fleet readiness at IDEX

Defence

Marshall and AMMROC agree to advance C-130 fleet readiness at IDEX

19 February 2025

Marshall and AMMROC today signed a strategic service agreement outlining the first work package to be delivered within their new long-term strategic partnership.

RTX

Defence

RTX's Raytheon completes US Army's NGSRI subsystem demos

19 February 2025

RTX's Raytheon has successfully completed a series of 10 subsystem demonstrations for the US Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), which will eventually replace the Stinger surface-to-air missile.

Leonardo to enhance collaborative partnership with EDGE

Defence Security Events

Leonardo to enhance collaborative partnership with EDGE

19 February 2025

EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains.

Serco to support USSF Satellite Control Network in UK

Defence Space

Serco to support USSF Satellite Control Network in UK

19 February 2025

Sero has been awarded a £35 million subcontract from CACI via prime contractor, Five Rivers Analytics, LLC to continue to provide Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations, Remote Site and Missions Partner Support (STORMS) to the US Space Force (USSF) at the Telemetry and Command Station (TCS) in Oakhanger, Hampshire, UK for a further ...

BAE Systems to support US Navy’s AEGIS combat system

Defence

BAE Systems to support US Navy’s AEGIS combat system

18 February 2025

BAE Systems has secured a $251 million (£199m) contract to support the US Navy’s AEGIS combat system, by providing systems engineering, test and evaluation, logistics, system acquisitions and cybersecurity.

General Atomics and EDGE establish partnership at IDEX

Aerospace Defence

General Atomics and EDGE establish partnership at IDEX

18 February 2025

EPI, an entity of EDGE Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Atomics-Systems Integration, at IDEX 2025, to partner on manufacturing, testing and repairing electromechanical systems.

Videos

Space

NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

Defence

Dstl trials future of invisible war

14 January 2025

The future of ‘invisible war’ has been trialled by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) using emerging and next generation electromagnetic (EM) concepts.

Aerospace Security

Final test flights for future national drone network completed

7 January 2025

The final drone flight trials of Project CAELUS have taken place between Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin and Aberdeen during November and December.

Security

Police Scotland launch recruitment campaign for more police officers

7 January 2025

Police Scotland has launched the second phase of a national advertising campaign with TV, radio and digital advertising to recruit police officers across Scotland.

Space

University of Bristol and UKAEA team produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery

4 December 2024

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which has game-changing applications, including in the space sector.

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