The Naval AI Cell (NAIC) is helping the Royal Navy (RN) embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the benefits it can bring, and an initial phase highlighted six priority challenge areas/capabilities that could confirm the value and impact of an aligned transformative roadmap. The Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) ...
Three UK based SMEs have been awarded funding through the latest rounds of the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP). High Temperature Material Systems Ltd.; OpenWorks Engineering and Mind Foundry Ltd. will collaborate with a higher-tier supplier who will engage with the SME and mentor them over the duration of a forthcoming defence project. They ...
Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S), the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a new contract for a ‘canine catalogue’ to support and train its pack of more than 500 military working dogs. From German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds and Dutch Shepherds to Springer Spaniels, Labradors and other ...
How defence contractors benefit from increased defence spend and strategic cross-border initiatives, article submitted by Richard Tall, Hans Mehrens, Claire Nilson and Emily Evans at Faegre Drinker. Rising geopolitical uncertainty and increasing cyberthreats from foreign governments are forcing governments to increase their defence spending, driving record profits for contractors operating ...
January 10, 2025
Maritime - Navantia secures future of Harland & Wolff Shipyards
1,000 jobs saved across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Devon as Navantia UK agrees to acquire Harland & Wolff’s four shipyards. In
January 9, 2025
Maritime - Trial sees Royal Navy high tech autonomous mine hunting capability move a step closer
World-leading advanced autonomous mine hunting capabilities for the Royal Navy have moved a step closer after a prototype uncrewed boat
