The Defence Minister has hailed Telford as the heart of UK defence manufacturing during a visit to key facilities producing next-generation tanks and armoured vehicles, underscoring the government’s commitment to economic growth and national security. Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, toured the Rheinmetall BAE ...
Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 – have taken place in Germany, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge. With advanced survivability and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of state-of-the-art technology, making it the most lethal and survivable ...
A £20M contract for cutting-edge new rocket and missile protection system for Britain’s Challenger 3 tanks has been awarded. The Trophy Active Protection System (APS) will be tested and integrated with Challenger 3 to provide enhanced protection against rocket and missile threats, while simultaneously finding the origin of the hostile fire ...