in Defence Posted 25 May 2022
Horsham based Lane Electronics has received a Silver Tier Award for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success, for BAE Systems, Inc.’s Electronic Systems sector.
in Defence Posted 25 May 2022
Royal Navy sailors are receiving a new uniform at the start of a £78 million revamp of their clothing.
in Defence Posted 25 May 2022
An innovative digital project launching at the Defence Academy is poised to make decades of defence research available to UK defence personnel and allies.
in Defence / Security Posted 25 May 2022
Developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, Kromek Group, has received an order from a US federal entity for the Group’s D3S-ID wearable nuclear
in Defence Posted 24 May 2022
JFD has recently undertaken its first Vessel of Opportunity (VOO) surveys in the United States, on vessels that may be designated Submarine Rescue Motherships (MOSHIPs) operated by - or for - the US Navy.
in Defence Posted 24 May 2022
Rolls-Royce has successfully demonstrated ‘deep magazine’ power capability for directed energy applications, powering multiple, extended laser field tests in collaboration with Lockheed Martin as part of the US
in Defence Posted 23 May 2022
Kent-based high-technology manufacturing and engineering company Instro Precision Limited, has been selected as the winner of the Best Global Military Technology Solutions Manufacturer, at the Corporate
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2022
Horizon Technologies has signed a £2 million contract for FlyingFish airborne SIGINT systems for a NATO customer.
in Defence Posted 20 May 2022
The first four of 20 modernised CV90 Combat Support Vehicles were delivered to the Norwegian Armed Forces during a ceremony hosted by BAE Systems' local industry partner Ritek AS in Levanger, Norway.
in Defence / Events Posted 20 May 2022
A new hub designed to spark innovation and push the boundaries of technology used by UK Armed Forces has been officially opened in Dorset.
in Defence Posted 19 May 2022
Satcom Direct has ramped up its support for military and government customers by unifying COMSAT and SD Communications, under a new brand, SD Government.
in Defence Posted 19 May 2022
Ploughshare has announced the appointment of defence innovation leader Clare Cameron to its board.
in Defence Posted 18 May 2022
CGI has been selected by UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) - Defence Digital to provide an Intelligent Customer Team (ICT) to support the UK PICASSO programme.
in Defence Posted 17 May 2022
Nine companies of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) have concluded an agreement with MBDA UK regarding cooperation in the tank destroyer segment.
in Defence Posted 16 May 2022
British threat detection specialist Silent Sentinel has been awarded a contract to provide a unique multi-sensor electro-optical platform for Rheinmetall Canada’s Mission Master SP Autonomous
in Defence Posted 16 May 2022
Racal Acoustics and INVISIO launch their first joint product solution for the military – the RA5100 Tactical Communication Headset - which combines the technical expertise and operational knowledge of both companies to provide
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 16 May 2022
Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites (MSAC) have received their National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation (NADCAP) from the Composites Task Group following a very successful initial audit in Q1
in Defence Posted 16 May 2022
Babcock has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide dry-dock maintenance for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth class (QEC) aircraft carriers.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 13 May 2022
BAE Systems has successfully flight tested three third-party software applications on its Scalable Adaptive Bank of Electronic Resources (SABER) technology, which is the backbone of Compass Call, a
in Defence Posted 13 May 2022
Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd will launch a new skills academy dedicated to nuclear training, alongside 200 additional nuclear apprenticeships starting in September 2022.
in Defence Posted 12 May 2022
Marshall Aerostructures has succesfully manufactured and delivered its 1,000th auxiliary fuel tank in support of Boeing’s Global P-8 programme.
in Defence Posted 12 May 2022
Babcock International Group has started a series of major infrastructure projects at Devonport in Plymouth, where over the next 10 years it will develop state of-the-art facilities to meet the evolving requirements of the
in Defence Posted 11 May 2022
Elbit Systems UK has officially started operating the existing Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) in the next step of its Royal Navy Transformation programme within Team Fisher.
in Defence Posted 11 May 2022
Radar operators at RAF Waddington in Lincoln have relocated to a new specialist hub with cutting-edge technology located at RAF Coningsby as part of the ongoing transformation of the military’s Air Traffic
in Defence Posted 11 May 2022
Marshall Aerospace has secured a contract with Lockheed Martin to carry out the 12-year maintenance inspections on the Indian Air Force’s fleet of C-130J Super Hercules.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 10 May 2022
Marshall has appointed Neil McManus to the role of Managing Director for Marshall Aerospace, effective from Monday 25th April.
in Defence Posted 10 May 2022
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation successfully completed a demonstration of IAI's Maritime Heron UAS in a series of live, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) maritime search and
in Defence Posted 10 May 2022
UK defence contracts worth more than £2 billion have been awarded to BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to begin the third major phase of the future submarine nuclear deterrent programme – Dreadnought.
in Defence Posted 10 May 2022
BMT has revealed an updated concept design from its ELLIDA multi-role logistics ship design family, which is aimed at supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Joint Support Ship project, SEA2200.
in Defence Posted 9 May 2022
Raytheon UK was today awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to be the prime contractor and systems integrator for the Dreadnought Crew Training (DCT) programme.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2022
HMS Duncan is back at sea after a major overhaul that primes the Type 45 destroyer for the next five years at the sharp end of naval operations.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2022
The first of a new suite of contracts to provide key services for UK Armed Forces on overseas Ministry of Defence (MoD) bases has been awarded - a £155 million contract to provide maintenance
in Defence Posted 6 May 2022
The Vehicle Support Team (Operations), part of the DE&S Organisation, has won a Minister for Defence Procurement Acquisition Award for supporting the deployment of British troops to Mali on
in Defence / Security Posted 6 May 2022
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Innovation Focus Area (IFA) called Human Augmentation, seeking proposals which present Generation-After-Next (GAN) solutions to operational challenges
in Defence / Security Posted 6 May 2022
The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has confirmed the appointment of Melanie Dales, as the force’s new Deputy Chief Constable (DCC), becoming the first female MDP DCC in the Force’s 50-year history.
in Defence Posted 6 May 2022
BAE Systems has received a $24 million contract from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop software that autonomously configures tactical networks for mission-critical communications as part of
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 5 May 2022
BAE Systems has unveiled LiteWave, a new lightweight, compact Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in commercial and military aircraft, produced at its site in Rochester, Kent.
in Defence Posted 4 May 2022
HRH The Princess Royal has officially opened a new training facility for military working dogs and their handlers at the Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) at Remount Barracks, Melton Mowbray.
in Defence Posted 4 May 2022
Serco Inc. has been awarded a new prime contract, Naval Sea Systems Command Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Product Support Facility (PSF), with the PMS 485 PEO Undersea Warfare Systems, Maritime Surveillance
in Defence Posted 3 May 2022
BAE Systems has opened its new engineering and production facility in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, as the latest step in a series of strategic facility investments across the country – including in Austin, Texas, Cedar Rapids in Iowa and
in Defence / Space Posted 3 May 2022
Cobham Satcom and UltiSat, Inc. have signed a strategic distributor and integrator agreement, enabling UltiSat to offer Cobham Satcom tracking systems to provide US and NATO defence organisations with enhanced SATCOM
in Defence Posted 3 May 2022
Isle of Wight based RFEL have announced that as part of their planned growth strategy a programme of rebranding is in progress, including changing their company name to Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd.
in Defence Posted 3 May 2022
Thales has completed the acquisition of RUAG Simulation & Training (S&T), including its 500 employees and with sales worth approximately €90 million in 2021, set to enhance their advanced and environmentally friendly digital
in Defence Posted 29 April 2022
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract for the next phase of Eurofighter maintenance, covering service tasks for its share of various systems for the strike aircraft's radar, self-protection and avionics.
in Defence Posted 29 April 2022
Blighter Surveillance Systems has been awarded a contract to supply vehicle-mounted tactical radars on an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for a Northern European NATO customer for border security applications.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2022
North East manufacturing company Rubb Buildings Ltd has been awarded a new four-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), worth £9.7 million.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2022
BAE Systems has been awarded a $2.8 million, three-year contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), to develop a new approach to defeat adversaries: by overwhelming them with complexity.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2022
Wind River has been selected by BAE Systems to support technology demonstration work as part of the Tempest future combat air system programme.
in Defence Posted 28 April 2022
Elbit Systems UK’s Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) ICAVS(D) has entered service with the British Army.
in Defence / Events Posted 26 April 2022
Babcock has started construction of the first of five Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, at its Rosyth facility.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 26 April 2022
Thales UK has teamed up with STEM Returners to launch a pilot programme open to engineers who have had a career break.
in Defence Posted 26 April 2022
Teledyne e2v, Wind River and CoreAVI have announced that they will provide key technologies for BAE Systems’ new mission computer.
in Defence / Events Posted 26 April 2022
BAE Systems and London based distributed computing specialists Hadean, are to work together to develop next generation supercomputing technology training for the military.
in Defence Posted 25 April 2022
The PGZ-NAREW consortium has concluded an agreement with MBDA regarding the schedule and terms of delivery of the NAREW system components from the British partner.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 25 April 2022
UK Export Finance, the UK’s award-winning export credit agency, appoints Tim Reid to lead its Business Group.
in Defence / Security Posted 25 April 2022
Marine Specialised Technology Group (MST Group) has acquired the Carmet Shipyard from Carmet Tug Company at Bromborough on the banks of the River Mersey for an undisclosed sum.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space / Events Posted 25 April 2022
The Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Conor Burns MP visited Newry based testing company, Resonate Testing last week to engage and gain a detailed understanding of the company’s work, the sectors it services
in Defence Posted 22 April 2022
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Andy Start as the new Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) CEO, replacing Sir Simon Bollom who has served as the DE&S CEO since 2018.
in Aerospace / Defence Posted 21 April 2022
BAE Systems has been selected by GE Aviation to provide energy management solutions for the recently announced NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD).
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 21 April 2022
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) Professor Dame Angela McLean has awarded the latest CSA Commendations at a special ceremony at the MoD HQ in London, with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) presented with a
in Defence / Security Posted 20 April 2022
British threat detection specialist Silent Sentinel has broadened its EVO2 range of Uncooled LWIR thermal sensors to complement more of its existing platforms.
in Defence Posted 20 April 2022
BAE Systems Australia has joined the Defence Trailblazer Concept to Sovereign Capability programme announced today, which is being led by University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales.
in Defence Posted 19 April 2022
Early-stage British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) announced today that it has completed a further private funding round to support development of its Kraken K50 precision engagement craft, prior to an anticipated priced
in Defence Posted 19 April 2022
Serco has been awarded a three-year contract extension to continue providing high-quality simulator-based maritime warfare training and training support services at HMAS Watson, Sydney.
in Defence Posted 19 April 2022
Mike Green has today joined the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) as its new Chief Executive.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 19 April 2022
UK based specialist manufacturer of RF, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harness assemblies, Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, has achieved the SC21 Silver Performance Standard Award for the fourth
in Defence Posted 19 April 2022
British jet designer AERALIS, has today announced it is partnering with Hamble Aerostructures for integrated manufacturing design support of the common core fuselage and canopy of AERALIS’ unique modular jet.
in Defence Posted 14 April 2022
Affinity Flying Training Services is supporting the UK Ministry of Defence on a series of battery-powered flights to assess environmentally friendly alternatives for future military flying in a Sustainable Aviation
in Defence Posted 13 April 2022
Blighter Surveillance Systems has launched its A422 Deployable Radar System, a ground-based military radar for drone detection and wide area perimeter surveillance, featuring a new configuration which allows it to be
in Defence Posted 13 April 2022
Marlborough Communications Limited (MCL) and its partner INVISIO, have been awarded a three-year In-Service Support (ISS) contract, with the option of an additional two years to supply hearing protection and
in Defence Posted 13 April 2022
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has been contracted by DE&S's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Team to supply Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Systems for the UK Royal Navy (RN).
in Defence Posted 12 April 2022
QinetiQ has won a £6 million, four-year, Vampire Phase 1(1) contract to support the Royal Navy’s future high performance Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations.
in Defence / Events Posted 12 April 2022
Last week, BAE Systems hosted more than 400 of its suppliers across the company’s US industrial base in a virtual conference to advocate for the future of its combat vehicle manufacturing and innovation business.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 April 2022
Kromek, the County Durham-based developer of radiological and biological detectors, welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to its Sedgefield headquarters last week, where he opened the Brinkman CZT Growth Facility.
in Defence Posted 11 April 2022
The British Army will receive 100 extra armoured Boxer vehicles, bolstering the programme to a total of 623 as the UK deepens defence ties with Germany, with joint UK-Germany production beginning in Telford, Stockport and Munich,
in Defence Posted 11 April 2022
Leonardo will now deliver the next stage of the AW159 Wildcat Integrated Support and Training (WIST) contract, which confirms the next five-year period of the 34-year contract originally signed in 2012, sustaining
in Defence Posted 11 April 2022
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has invited four bidders to compete in dialogue, with the winning bidder set to deliver the tri-Service recruiting solution for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
in Defence Posted 11 April 2022
The UK, in partnership with Estonia, will host the European HQ of a programme for NATO allies to accelerate, test, evaluate and validate new technologies that address critical defence challenges and contribute to Alliance deterrence.
in Defence Posted 11 April 2022
Elbit Systems UK has recently completed a series of demonstrations of Skylark 3 Hybrid Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) at RAF Upavon in Wiltshire.
in Defence Posted 8 April 2022
After more than 18 years of providing support to 32 (The Royal) Squadron, Serco has said a fond farewell to RAF Northolt as its long-standing Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) contract came to an end.
in Defence Posted 8 April 2022
BAE Systems has received task instructions from the US Marine Corps to complete a study of incorporating Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle- Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Unmanned Aerial
in Defence / Security Posted 8 April 2022
Cyber-security company C3IA Solutions has reinforced its ranks by recruiting two military veterans with more than 60 years’ service between them.
in Defence / Security Posted 7 April 2022
JFD has been awarded a contract by Navantia to conduct a Ship Survey and Suitability Assessment of the Spanish Navy’s new Submarine Rescue Mothership (BAM-IS).
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 7 April 2022
BAE Systems will develop the mission data framework of the US Space Systems Command's Enterprise Management and Control (EM&C) system.
in Defence Posted 7 April 2022
Babcock International Group has signed a four year contract to deliver through life support to the Marinha do Brasil’s flagship vessel, NAM Atlântico, formerly the UK Royal Navy platform HMS Ocean, as part of its global
in Defence Posted 7 April 2022
BAE Systems has received a $89.4 million contract from the US Navy to perform major modernisation work aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89).
in Defence Posted 6 April 2022
BAE Systems has received a $125.5 million contract from the US Navy to drydock and provide post-deployment maintenance service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).
in Defence Posted 5 April 2022
BAE Systems has received a $22 million award to supply the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and associated equipment as part of a US Foreign Military Sales contract – facilitated by the US
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 5 April 2022
London based Videosoft Global has entered an agreement with US-based Iridium Communications Inc. that will enable the international comms business to benefit from Videosoft's ultra-low bandwidth video transmission technology.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 5 April 2022
Peli Products has promoted Piero Marigo to President of International Business - with oversight of EMEAI, Asia, and Australia - reporting directly to the CEO of Pelican Products, Phil Gyori, effective 30th March 2022.
in Defence / Space Posted 4 April 2022
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a £22 million contract with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) on behalf of Space Command for Carbonite+, a 150kg spacecraft.
in Defence / Security Posted 4 April 2022
Sedgefield-based Kromek Group, a developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, has been awarded a contract worth £1.7m from an existing
in Defence / Events Posted 4 April 2022
Babcock joined forces with the Royal Navy at Rosyth to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict (2nd April – 14th June 1982).
in Defence / Events Posted 1 April 2022
The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group (FCG) have launched the second round of the Heavy Lift Challenge.
in Aerospace / Defence / Events Posted 1 April 2022
Rolls-Royce has agreed a new £105 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide support for the Adour engine which powers the Hawk jet trainer aircraft, including those flown by the Royal Air Force
in Defence Posted 1 April 2022
CAE announced today the appointment of Patrick M. Shanahan as a new member of CAE's Board of Directors.
in Defence Posted 1 April 2022
INVISIO has received two orders from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for communications and hearing protection solutions for use on armoured fighting vehicles and in dismounted close combat.
in Defence / Security Posted 1 April 2022
Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron have taken delivery of their second new £5 million patrol boat - HMS Dagger - from Marine Specialised Technology (MST).
in Defence Posted 31 March 2022
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing has selected Collins Aerospace to provide all three seating platforms and its Perigon computer for the DEFIANT X advanced utility
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