A major £1.9bn export deal has been agreed between the UK and Poland to roll out a British air defence system across the European nation. The landmark deal between UK firm MBDA and Poland was hailed by the Prime Minister as major boost for Euro-Atlantic security – providing cutting-edge, long-term air ...
Some £656M in funding has boosted the next generation of fighter jets. A funding boost will see the sixth-generation fighter jet programme propelled into its next phase – focusing on technology. As part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a trilateral collaboration with Japan and Italy to develop the next ...
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 ...
Lockheed Martin has invested £150,000 in a project with Northumbria University that aims to accelerate the delivery of space-based solar power. Combining science and technology, the project will use specialised photovoltaic cells that will collect and convert laser power into useable power for future space and lunar vehicles. This technology has ...