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MoD releases new Global Strategic Trends Analysis

Homeland October 18, 2024

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published the seventh edition of its Global Strategic Trends: Out to 2055, offering a comprehensive analysis of long-term global trends with significant implications for the defence sector. This document, which has been a key part of the MOD’s strategic foresight for over 20 years, ...

UK to speed up military kit deliveries to Ukraine

Land October 11, 2024

The Government is set to surpass its commitment to deliver 12 AS90 artillery guns within 100 days of taking office, with 16 units now on course to be delivered The UK will send more vital artillery guns to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s illegal invasion after the UK recommits to £3Bn ...

UK to supply 650 LMM through £162M contract

Land September 20, 2024

The UK will supply 650 Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems to Ukraine to boost the country’s air defence capabilities, as part of the new government’s commitment to Ukraine. The air defence package was announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at US Air ...

Part 2: Diverse connectivity on land and meeting increased data demands at sea

Land August 27, 2024

By Neil Fraser, Director Defence and Space Programmes, NSSLGlobal In the last article, we explored the critical need for flexible and resilient tactical edge communications in the new era of multi-domain operations and the lessons learned from Ukraine. In this article, we will take a closer look into the diverse connectivity ...