Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • Saab opens UK site to support British Army training

Defence

Saab opens UK site to support British Army training

Saab UK has opened a new site in South West England dedicated to its Training & Simulation business unit. This expansion strengthens Saab’s ability to deliver advanced training solutions to the British Army.

Image courtesy Saab

The new facility will serve as a hub for cutting-edge training technologies and services, enabling the British Army to maintain operational readiness through realistic and immersive training environments. With this addition, Saab UK now operates five Training & Simulation locations across the UK and one in Germany.

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle

For 30 years, Saab has worked closely with the UK Ministry of Defence and the British Army to deliver innovative training systems – from soldier-level solutions to multi-domain exercises – ensuring forces are prepared for the complexities of modern warfare. 

Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director at Saab UK, said: “This new site demonstrates our commitment to supporting the British Army with innovative training capabilities and investing in the UK. For over three decades, we have worked together to ensure soldiers are prepared for the demands of modern operations and this expansion also brings new opportunities for local employment and economic growth.”

Advertisement
ODU RT

Previous developments include a £20 million contract amendment to support British Army live training announced in 2024, using Saab’s latest high-fidelity simulation technology and interoperability standards.

This investment reflects Saab’s ongoing growth in the UK and its role in strengthening national defence capabilities.

Advertisement
General Atomics LB
Babcock signs initial agreement under Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme

Defence

Babcock signs initial agreement under Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme

21 January 2026

Babcock International Group has secured its first agreement under the £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences, to be delivered over the coming months.

NMITE and British Army reveal details of autonomous robotics degree

Defence Events

NMITE and British Army reveal details of autonomous robotics degree

21 January 2026

Following on from the December announcement of its new Autonomous Robotics degree, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) hosted an event today in conjunction with the British Army to provide more information about its groundbreaking MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering (Autonomous Robotics) which will welcome its first ...

Challenger 3 conducts first-ever crewed live firing trials

Defence

Challenger 3 conducts first-ever crewed live firing trials

20 January 2026

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has successfully completed the first crewed live firing of Challenger 3, marking a significant step towards delivery of the British Army’s next-generation main battle tank.

Cross Manufacturing to expand AS9100 accreditation

Aerospace Defence

Cross Manufacturing to expand AS9100 accreditation

20 January 2026

To meet demands from industry, Cross Manufacturing is looking to expand AS9100 accreditation to all three of its manufacturing plants, increasing its capacity for the design and production of precision engineered high temperature metallic sealing rings, retaining rings, brush seals and machined components for aerospace and defence applications.

Advertisement
ODU RT
GeoCue partners with Coptrz to expand TrueView LiDAR in UK drone market

Aerospace Defence Security

GeoCue partners with Coptrz to expand TrueView LiDAR in UK drone market

20 January 2026

UK drone specialists Coptrz have joined forces with GeoCue to offer the complete TrueView LiDAR product range, from entry-level to engineering-grade solutions.

JFD Global to collaborate with ST Engineering Marine in Singapore

Defence Security

JFD Global to collaborate with ST Engineering Marine in Singapore

19 January 2026

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering Marine to explore new opportunities for collaboration in Singapore and beyond.

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle
Advertisement
Babcock LB Babcock LB