The shift towards electrifications represents a crucial advancement for the defence sector in the context of sustainability, says Jason Schneider, Head of US electrified powertrain at Drive System Design (DSD). The defence industry consumes a significant amount of fossil fuel and generates significant carbon dioxide emissions, which could be partly ...
Saab has signed two contracts to supply UK MoD with 11 Giraffe 1X radars, including support. With a total order value of some SEK 264M, deliveries have already started. Giraffe 1X is a lightweight, multi-mission, 3D surveillance radar for simultaneous air- and surface surveillance that provides commanders with quality air defence ...
The RAF has set itself on an ambitious path to achieve net-zero by 2040, ten years before of the rest of Defence. However, with no viable carbon-free fuel currently available, this challenge is no mean-feat, the RAF is the highest polluter of all the armed services due to aviation fuel and ...
Germany and the UK will work together on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank. The partnership agreement was signed by DE&S CEO Andy Start, in his role as UK National Armament Director, when he met his German counterpart, Vice Admiral ...
November 4, 2024
Homeland - UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies
NATO allies could be set to use Britain’s launch vehicles and space ports, following new work that will see the
August 21, 2024
Land - Babcock strengthens support to Ukraine
Babcock International Group has been awarded a contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue supporting urgent operational
