The British Army will receive a fleet of 148 Challenger 3 main battle tanks as part of an £800 million contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), the Defence Secretary has announced. Based in Telford, the contract for the new British Army tanks will create 200 jobs at Rheinmetall BAE Systems ...
The largest concentration of maritime and air power to the UK in a generation will set sail next month, visiting more than 40 countries. The UK Carrier Strike Group’s globe-spanning maiden deployment will feature visits to India, Japan, Republic of Korea and Singapore, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced. Mr Wallace set ...
The Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, and his Qatar counterpart, HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, have announced an expansion of the relationship between each nation’s air force. As part of the agreement, RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire will become the British base for the new UK – Qatar joint Hawk ...
The Prime Minister and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace have confirmed that Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nicolas Patrick Carter will be extended in his post until the end of November 2021. The Prime Minister has asked General Carter to remain in post to ensure continuity and stability while the conclusions ...