Threats to our security are increasing in intensity, complexity and scale day by day, writes Andy Scott, managing director defence, UK, at Turner & Townsend. In the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to raise national defence spending to reach 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 comes in recognition of the ...
New high-tech bomb disposal robots will provide greater protection for soldiers and the public in a new deal for the British Army. 50 of the T4 bomb disposal robots will be able to be used in situations of bomb and hazardous material disposal, helping the explosives team who attend thousands of ...
A cutting-edge 3D printer is being used by the British Army for the first time in the field on the largest NATO deployment in Europe in a generation. 9 Theatre Support Battalion, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, are using the technology to make spare parts for vehicles as well as print ...
Scotland is playing a crucial role in the Navy’s shipbuilding pipeline and the UK’s security, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said on a visit to key shipyards. Visiting Govan, where BAE Systems are building Type 26 frigates, and HMNB Clyde, home of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, the Defence Secretary met with ...
January 17, 2025
Maritime - Strategic Sealift contract secures UK defence supply chain and boosts jobs
UK Defence operations will be bolstered by a new £476M contract with Foreland Shipping Limited (FSL), ensuring the seamless transport
December 19, 2024
Homeland - Defence Secretary launches new strategy to boost UK jobs and growth
“National security is the foundation for growth” – Defence Secretary launches new strategy to boost UK jobs and growth. UK based
