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MOD investment sees armoured vehicles test electric technology

Land August 24, 2020

New hybrid technology is being tested on the Army’s Foxhound and Jackal 2 vehicles following a £3 million investment from the MOD. Offering improved silent mobility, hybrid and electric drive systems will provide sustainability benefits and deliver potential military advantages, reducing noise and increasing stealth capability. Electric systems will also provide ...

127 new employers awarded for supporting the armed forces community

Land August 3, 2020

The most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces such as Microsoft Ltd, Greater Manchester Police and the Post Office from both the private and public sectors have been announced. The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards continues to grow in strength year on year. To win an award organisations must demonstrate that ...

Dstl awards £300 million WSRF contract to QinetiQ

Land July 29, 2020

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has signed a five year framework contract which is budgeted to be worth £300m over that period with QinetiQ, and their key partners MBDA and Thales, to lead the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF). The framework will enable Dstl, and over 70 industry and ...

Saab opens a centre in the UK for Future Combat Air

Air July 27, 2020

Saab is to create a new FCAS centre in the United Kingdom as a hub for our participation in the FCAS (Future Combat Air Systems) programme. Saab is committed to build a long term relationship with the UK related to FCAS by investing initially £50 million. The UK and Sweden signed a ...