Defence Online speaks exclusively with Andy Johnston, Head of the Defence Programme for techUK, the industry association dedicated to promoting and bringing new opportunities to the tech sector. Representing the companies and technologies that are defining the world of tomorrow, techUK members employ some 700,000 people. The tech industry is growing ...
The work of UK military diplomats has been praised by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, at the annual gathering of Defence Attachés. The Defence Secretary hosted British Defence Attachés in London where he outlined the UK’s priorities for 2017, praised the work undertaken, and encouraged the Defence Attachés to take advantage of ...
The UK and France have moved their defence collaboration further into new territory, with a new tech agreement. The new agreement will enable the next phase of the Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) programme, whilst further supporting Ajax and Warrior armoured vehicles. The next phase of the Demonstration Programme will see two ...
As part of a £1Bn programme with the UK MoD, QinetiQ has taken the first steps to modernise training for test pilots and aircrew, which has seen two Pilatus PC-21 aircraft purchased for the programme. The contract for the aircraft is the first awarded under by QinetiQ under the deal, announced ...