BAE Systems and Repkon USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and manufacture of advanced munitions. The wide-ranging agreement will see the two companies work together to explore ways to improve the range, precision and performance of ammunition. By facilitating the sharing technology and manufacturing expertise, the companies’ ...
In the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a significant increase in defence spending, allocating an additional £2.2Bn for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This move aims to bolster the UK’s national security and stimulate economic growth, presenting substantial opportunities for defence suppliers across the country. The newly announced funds will focus ...
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. Leidos’ Support Chain Integration Platform (SCIP) is designed to provide the MOD with secure transparency in its supply ...
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of its first uncrewed mine countermeasures vessel, RNMB Ariadne, marking a major step forward in autonomous maritime defence technology. Designed and manufactured in the UK under a £184M million contract with Thales UK, the cutting-edge system will allow the Royal Navy to detect and destroy sea ...