The Defence Secretary has promised £1.3 billion to improve MOD testing sites. The funding comes from supplier QinetiQ and will support an estimated 1,800 people across MOD testing sites. The 16 sites include major projects like the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and Dreadnaught submarines. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Ensuring our ...
The Ministry of Defence has invested £75 million into Royal Navy operations and mine hunting technologies. The Defence Secretary has announced an extra £75million for Royal Navy operations. Developments including robotics and mine detecting technology will help improve speed and increase safety. The mine-hunter vehicles will be operated autonomously and use the latest ...
The UK government is offering £150million funding for innovative aerospace design to modernise the industry. The UK Aerospace Research and Technology (UKART) programme is offering a share of £150million to businesses and research groups who can provide innovative aerospace design ideas. The best projects from the competition can also apply for ...
The Defence Secretary has announced a new fund to develop battlefield apps able to respond quickly to high-pressure scenarios. The £30million fund will go into developing battlefield apps and software for the Armed Forces capable of being adapted to the specific demands of missions and commanding officers and being put on a ...