The UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161M contract, keeping them ready for global combat operations, and securing 140 UK jobs. The contract will see BAE Systems deliver technical support and training for UK’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets for next four ...
The first Regional Office of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) was opened in London in March. Located at the Imperial College London Innovation Hub (I-HUB) in the White City Innovation District, the regional office was opened by the UK Minister for Defence Procurement, Alex Chalk KC and ...
The British Army’s Experimentation and Trials Group (ETG) have been testing improving future urban operations using a new experimental force concept. The study called Urban Phalanx, involves a number of concepts for achieving small unit dominance in future urban combat for dismounted light forces. The specific focus was on ways to ...
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has procured a new multi-role weapon system to equip the British Army on operations. A £4.6M order has been placed with Saab for a delivery of Carl-Gustaf M4s, plus a package of ammunition and training. They will replace the Anti-Structure Munitions the UK sent to support Ukraine ...
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
