A House of Commons Committee report has made a number of recommendations to the government following a damning summation of defence procurement. With the war in Ukraine prompting a new dimension to defence and security, with Russia proving a dangerous opponent willing to invade with little warning, a Sub-Committee was established ...
Babcock is delighted to have successfully achieved certification to the Carbon Trust Route to Net Zero Standard – Taking Action tier. The verification and certification process involved a quantitative assessment of carbon emissions, as well as a qualitative assessment of governance, carbon measurements, implementation, and stakeholder engagement. The Carbon Trust confirmed that ...
Work at Salisbury Plain Training Area has uncovered an Anglo-Saxon burial site during an archaeological dig. The team of military veterans, archaeologists from Wessex Archaeology and the DIO has unearthed a large bone and antler comb and some iron shears, in what they describe as the richest grave uncovered this year. ...
Thales Glasgow has been awarded a contract to provide periscopes to the next-generation of Dreadnought submarines. Thales has been providing the Silent Service with their ‘eyes’ since World War 1, this new contract will see Thales Glasgow deliver state-of-the-art ‘optronic masts’ – 21st Century successors to the iconic periscope – for ...
January 22, 2025
Land - Dstl showcases the future of electromagnetic warfare
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully trialled advanced electromagnetic (EM) technology, heralding the next generation of capabilities
January 21, 2025
Homeland - Telford at forefront of UK Defence manufacturing and innovation
The Defence Minister has hailed Telford as the heart of UK defence manufacturing during a visit to key facilities producing
