in Aerospace / Defence Posted 17 June 2021
Rolls-Royce have setout its near-term actions to achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest, with a pathway that shows how the company will focus its technological capabilities to play a leading role in enabling significant elements of
in Defence Posted 17 June 2021
MBDA has been awarded a contract to equip the Brazilian Navy’s new Tamandaré-class frigates with the Sea Ceptor air defence missile system.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 17 June 2021
According to data and analytics company, GlobalData, the COVID-19 pandemic not only accelerated the pace of transition to virtual across industries but also created an unprecedented opportunity for
in Defence / Security Posted 16 June 2021
Marine Specialised Technology Group (MST) with partner BMT, have won a competitive tender process with the UK MoD Defence Equipment & Support Organisation (DE&S) to supply eighteen
in Defence / Security Posted 16 June 2021
NP Aerospace has announced that its new 4030 ELITE Bomb Disposal Suit has been certified to NIJ 0117.01, the US National Institute of Justice Public Safety Bomb Suit standard, by the Safety Equipment Institute.
in Defence Posted 16 June 2021
BAE Systems has received a $90.2 million contract from the US Navy for the maintenance and modernisation of the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22).
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 16 June 2021
Peli Products has introduced 31 new case sizes to the innovative Peli-Hardigg Light Lift case line, a series of rotationally moulded cases that was conceived to ease the burden of logistics professionals everywhere.
in Defence Posted 15 June 2021
Leonardo’s naval systems have been put through their paces in a recent NATO exercise off the Scottish coast - Formidable Shield 2021 - demonstrating their advanced technology and operational effectiveness.
in Defence Posted 14 June 2021
VIVO Defence Services (VIVO) - a 50/50 Joint Venture between Serco and energy services company ENGIE - has been awarded contracts to provide asset and facilities management (FM) services for the UK Defence built estate by the Defence Infrastructure
in Defence / Security Posted 11 June 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden have agreed a number of steps to enhance the world’s strongest bilateral defence and security partnership.
in Defence Posted 11 June 2021
Cambridge based Thermal imaging and night vision specialist Thermoteknix has launched a new Augmented Reality (AR) Tactical Interface Module - or ARTIM for short - with enhanced real-time data sharing capabilities, delivering superior night-time
in Defence Posted 10 June 2021
Babcock have signed the Business Ambition for 1.5o Pledge to limit global warming in line with the Paris Agreement, enabling it to join the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Race to Zero and the We Mean
in Defence Posted 9 June 2021
An F-35B Lightning aircraft has landed onboard the Royal Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, for the first time.
in Defence Posted 8 June 2021
Elbit Systems UK has today announced that it has been awarded an approximately £11.5 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide XACT Night Vision Goggles to the UK Armed Forces.
in Defence / Security Posted 8 June 2021
QinetiQ and Adarga have today entered into a strategic partnership to use AI to harness the power of data for the defence and security markets.
in Defence / Security Posted 8 June 2021
Marine technology equipment supplier Sonardyne is aiming to become carbon neutral by the end of 2025, making it the first company of its type in the UK subsea industry to publicly announce such an ambitious target.
in Defence / Security Posted 8 June 2021
Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has announced that it has acquired maritime services company, Ambrey.
in Defence Posted 8 June 2021
ODU Connectors has added a new flash-drive to the ODU AMC military connector range.
in Defence / Space Posted 7 June 2021
SES Government Solutions (SES GS) and Isotropic Systems have successfully completed the first of two milestone next-gen antenna trials with the US Military, aimed at unleashing unprecedented
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 7 June 2021
BAE Systems has joined with Fuel Change, a unique platform for the next generation to create a low carbon future, to challenge young people from across Scotland to use their skills and ingenuity to help
in Defence / Events Posted 4 June 2021
David Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer, of Babcock International has led a series of meetings in Greece with key industry figures, Government officials and supply chain companies, as Babcock continues to build international
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 3 June 2021
Chess Technologies Group has announced the appointment of David Tuddenham as Chess Technologies Group Managing Director, replacing Graham Beall who steps down effective from 1st June 2021.
in Defence / Security Posted 2 June 2021
Maritime defence technology company Sonardyne and uncrewed maritime systems (UMS) software experts SeeByte have been awarded UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) funding to
in Defence / Security Posted 2 June 2021
Hensoldt UK is to supply radar sensor suites consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band SharpEye radar systems to the South African Navy (SAN) for three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels built by the Damen Shipyards Cape
in Defence / Security Posted 2 June 2021
Quantum encryption company, Arqit, has signed a collaboration agreement with Northrop Grumman in the UK.
in Defence Posted 2 June 2021
The Expeditionary Robotics Centre of Expertise (ERCoE) has been launched by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) in collaboration with the British Army.
in Defence Posted 2 June 2021
Boeing will continue training Royal Air Force (RAF) C-17 aircrew and engineers at the C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in Farnborough, delivering a technology-enabled programme under a new Synthetic Training
in Defence Posted 2 June 2021
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab have backed NATO’s vision of a technologically advanced, globally focused Alliance equipped to confront threats of the future.
in Defence Posted 1 June 2021
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has announced plans to extend its footprint in Canada by opening a dedicated Land Systems production facility in the province of New Brunswick.
in Defence Posted 1 June 2021
Lincad has appointed Eltron Technologies to assist with business growth across the USA and Canada.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 28 May 2021
Companies at the forefront of the UK space sector have won over £2 million to help develop options for a national position, navigation and timing space system to protect UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
in Defence / Space Posted 28 May 2021
Kleos Space Ltd - the UK subsidiary of Kleos Space S.A. - confirmed today that the Royal Navy has signed an evaluation contract for Kleos data.
in Defence / Events Posted 26 May 2021
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) has confirmed its biennial defence and security event will take place as originally scheduled from 14th-17th September at ExCeL London, with the decision to proceed following close consultation and
in Defence Posted 26 May 2021
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor system will protect the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates under a contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).
in Defence Posted 26 May 2021
An independent report produced by professional services firm, PwC, has confirmed that the economic impact of the Tempest programme will be felt in every region of the UK, supporting an average of 21,000 jobs a year,
in Defence Posted 26 May 2021
Serco has been awarded a new contract by the German Air Force to provide a further two complete General Purpose Support Equipment (GPSE) suites of equipment to support the Armament Control System for their
in Defence Posted 26 May 2021
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to strengthen support for two key Royal Navy programmes.
in Defence / Events Posted 25 May 2021
UK Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin, has visited WFEL to formally open the new Boxer Armoured Vehicle Production Facility, in advance of first-stage production commencement.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 25 May 2021
Airbus has reached 100 A400M deliveries with MSN111, the 10th A400M for the Spanish Air Force.
in Defence / Security Posted 25 May 2021
Energy, defence and science technology company Sonardyne has launched a new, entirely portable configuration of its shallow water Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) system Micro-Ranger 2.
in Defence Posted 24 May 2021
Britain’s new flagship aircraft carrier will lead the largest concentration of maritime and air power to be deployed from the UK in a generation, to take part in in NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Defender, plus provide
in Defence Posted 20 May 2021
Hamworthy Pumps has been chosen as a subcontractor for Babcock International Group in a major global service agreement with the Royal Navy.
in Defence / Security Posted 20 May 2021
Cambridge Pixel has introduced new software components to enable the display of radar video on any computer, tablet or smart phone running a standard Internet web browser such as Edge, Firefox, Safari or Chrome.
in Defence Posted 19 May 2021
The names of five next-generation Type-31 frigates for the Royal Navy have been announced by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin.
in Defence / Events Posted 19 May 2021
HRH The Princess Royal visited Worthy Down on 13th May to tour and open the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration and The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Museum.
in Defence / Security Posted 19 May 2021
British threat detection specialist Silent Sentinel has signed a contract with counter-UAS solution provider SKYLOCK to provide swift delivery of its Jaegar Ranger 225 uncooled LWIR and Jaegar Searcher 700
in Defence Posted 19 May 2021
BAE Systems, Inc. has won a US Navy competition to serve as the design agent for the mechanical portion of the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS).
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 19 May 2021
UK aerospace OEM, Horizon Technologies, which specialises in airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems, today announced it has received a significant growth investment in a multimillion pound Series A round of financing, which
in Defence Posted 19 May 2021
BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $325.5 million contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency for advanced Military Code (M-Code) Global Positioning System (GPS) modules that will provide reliable and secure
in Defence Posted 18 May 2021
Texelis and QinetiQ have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly deliver in-wheel Electric Hub Drive technology to military armoured vehicles.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 17 May 2021
HRH The Prince of Wales visited BCB International on 14th May to thank staff for their incredible work during the COVID crisis and to officially open the new headquarters.
in Defence / Events Posted 17 May 2021
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal performed the official opening of the National Maritime Systems Centre (NMSC), which represents a £30 million investment from QinetiQ and the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to provide a modern
in Defence Posted 17 May 2021
Three Royal Navy warships have joined NATO allies in the world’s largest test of naval air and missile defences.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 14 May 2021
The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) charity is seeking to appoint an environmental expert, as a new Trustee, to its board.
in Defence Posted 14 May 2021
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply its mtu naval generator sets for phase one of the US Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) class frigate programme, previously known as the FFG(X) programme.
in Defence Posted 14 May 2021
A £1.4 billion contract to modernise the Chinook fleet over the next 10 years has been agreed, which will see British forces benefit from 14 of the latest iconic heavy-lift helicopters.
in Defence Posted 13 May 2021
The US Navy has turned to Lockheed Martin and enterprise applications specialist IFS, to deliver an intelligent maintenance solution that will help power its digital transformation of
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 13 May 2021
ODU have introduced a new microsite, serving as a knowledge hub that provides technical expertise and includes an option of live, digital webinars for one-on-one or group discussions with its engineers.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 12 May 2021
Raytheon Technologies has teamed up with the Department for International Trade (DIT) to hold its largest supplier showcase, providing SMEs with a range of aerospace, space and cyber tech opportunities.
in Defence Posted 12 May 2021
Serco - which runs six prisons in the UK as well five in Australia and New Zealand - has successfully trialled and proven an innovative electronic system to manage prisoners’ property.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 12 May 2021
BAE Systems has teamed up with the Royal Navy and RAF to fully fund 600 non-selective state schools to take part in the Coding Success programme to excite students about STEM.
in Defence Posted 11 May 2021
On 14th April, MBDA and Nexter participated in the first lock-on firing of an MMP medium-range missile from a Jaguar armoured reconnaissance and combat vehicle (EBRC).
in Defence Posted 11 May 2021
Cobham Mission Systems announced today that it has been awarded a new $7.1 million prime contract from the US Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP) for production and delivery of Universal Water Activated
in Defence Posted 10 May 2021
Today tpgroup announced a new order for Consulting and Digital Services from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) worth £1.1 million.
in Defence Posted 7 May 2021
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has been awarded the UK MoD contract to upgrade 148 British Army Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2021
Another milestone in the UK MoD's Boxer Programme has been reached with the very first delivery of machined component parts for the Mechanised Infantry Vehicles being received at WFEL's Stockport manufacturing facility.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2021
Serco has been awarded a contract extension to continue supporting the Royal Air Force (RAF) with its specialist Surface Finish aircraft painting expertise for another three years.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 May 2021
Survival technology specialist Survitec today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hansen Protection, a European provider of personal protective equipment.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2021
BAE Systems has been awarded a $76 million contract modification to produce additional Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters for the US Navy.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 May 2021
Hardide Coatings is providing its advanced Hardide-T coating for well construction specialist DeltaTek Global’s SeaCure technology.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2021
Brighton headquartered tlmNexus today announced the award of a contract from MBDA to develop a proof of concept weapon lifing service in support of MBDA’s munition life extension programme.
in Defence / Space Posted 5 May 2021
Airbus has been awarded a series of contracts during the first quarter of 2021 from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) both as part of its continuing programme of upgrading and enhancing services for the Skynet 5 military satcom services contract and
in Defence Posted 5 May 2021
The aft block of HMS Glasgow, the first City Class Type 26 frigate being built for the Royal Navy, has been rolled out of the build hall to join the forward block at our BAE Systems shipyard on the River Clyde.
in Defence Posted 4 May 2021
WFEL and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) have commissioned Huddersfield-based David Brown Santasalo (DBS), for the supply of Powerpack blocks for the UK BOXER Mechanised Infantry Vehicles (MIVs).
in Defence Posted 4 May 2021
BAE Systems has signed a contract worth around $200 million to produce and deliver 127 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles to the Swedish Army, adding to its existing fleet of BvS10s.
in Defence Posted 4 May 2021
Tetra Tech, Inc. has been appointed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) to provide project management advisory services and infrastructure design consulting
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 4 May 2021
Peli Products has announced the introduction of the upcoming OEM&Aerospace Packaging Solutions Webinar to help engineering teams overcome an age-old challenge: logistics.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 30 April 2021
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have launched Phase 2 of the Windfarm Mitigation for UK Air Defence competition.
in Defence / Events Posted 30 April 2021
The UK’s premier historic naval museum is reopening on 17th May with hi-tech displays to welcome visitors back after a five-month break due to the pandemic lockdown.
in Defence Posted 30 April 2021
South Korea has unveiled a prototype of the new KF-X fighter jet, which features a full set of external LED lights designed and prototyped by the Oxley team in Ulverston, Cumbria.
in Defence Posted 29 April 2021
Cobham Mission Systems announced today it has won subcontracts to provide chaff and flare dispenser equipment for the German Air Force’s Quadriga Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
in Defence Posted 29 April 2021
Designer and manufacturer of RF, microwave and mmWave products for the telecoms, critical communications and defence applications markets, Filtronic plc, today announced that it has been honoured with a
in Defence / Security Posted 29 April 2021
A pioneering system developed by marine technology company Sonardyne to study ocean floor movement has been recognised with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, the highest award a UK business can receive.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 29 April 2021
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group’s Military Aerospace business has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2021.
in Defence Posted 29 April 2021
Announced today, Lincoln-based Inzpire Limited is one of 205 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award, being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation for a second time.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2021
Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and manufacture up to 40 fixed-pitch propellers for the US Navy’s Constellation-class (FFG-62) guided missile frigate
in Defence Posted 28 April 2021
Babcock International has been awarded a 10-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to continue delivering the Marine Rotating Electrical Machinery (MREM) Asset Availability Service (AAS) to the Royal Navy.
in Defence / Security Posted 28 April 2021
Getac has today announced the launch of its next-generation K120 fully-rugged tablet, for mobile field professionals working in challenging industries including defence, transportation, security and emergency services.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2021
On World IP Day, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory celebrated innovations such as the electronic pulse dart.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2021
The Royal Navy confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the names of two new fast patrol boats, which will be based in Gibraltar, as HM Ships Dagger and Cutlass.
in Defence Posted 27 April 2021
Spirit AeroSystems Belfast announced today it will lead Team MOSQUITO, comprising Spirit Belfast, Northrop Grumman and Intrepid Minds, on further development of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat
in Defence Posted 27 April 2021
Babcock Team 31 has successfully completed its Whole Ship Critical Design Review (WSCDR) which is a key indicator of the compliance, maturity and engineering risk in proceeding into production as it matures the 3D CAD model.
in Defence Posted 27 April 2021
KMW and WFEL announced a further sub-contract has been awarded for the UK Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Programme
in Defence Posted 26 April 2021
Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Medway underwent a successful planned maintenance period, delivered by BAE Systems and Royal Navy Ship Staff in Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, from December 2020 through
in Defence Posted 26 April 2021
GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Landing Gear business in the Netherlands and Honeywell, have signed a license and parts supply agreement for an authorised service centre for Honeywell’s wheels and brakes on the F-35 fighter
in Defence Posted 23 April 2021
Babcock International has supported the delivery of a significant milestone for the Armada Española (Spanish Navy), with its customer Navantia unveiling the first in class S-80 submarine in Cartagena
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 22 April 2021
Cranfield University has appointed Professor Karen Holford CBE FREng as its new Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor.
in Defence / Space Posted 22 April 2021
Data captured during the Phantom Echoes 2 project, headed by an international group of defence space scientists - led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) - will help improve performance and space
in Defence Posted 21 April 2021
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency for upgrades to the NATO Deployable Air Command and Control Component's (DACCC) communications systems.
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