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The new battlespace: Latest technology drives defence space strategies

December 12, 2018

An increasing number of military systems are now dependent on space technology, with communications, imagery, precision targeting and friendly force tracking all reliant on satellites and space-based services.  The same is true for many aspects of modern living, with space technology enabling a diverse range of civilian activities from agriculture to GPS navigation, banking and transportation.  This growing reliance saw Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announce the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and hand over command ...

The ‘Special Relationship’ to reach new heights in the years ahead

Land December 5, 2018

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed the UK’s ambition to work closer together than ever before with the United States to tackle shared threats as Britain expands its horizons across the globe. Mr Williamson was a panellist at the Reagan National Defense Forum, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in ...

UK-US military links strengthened following visit to Washington DC

Land March 30, 2018

Military ties between the UK and USA have been reinforced following a visit to Washington DC by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster. Increased co-operation between the nations was agreed in key meetings with the American Secretary of the Army, Mark Esper, and Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer. Both nations are undergoing significant ...

US and allied forces to upgrade missile defence capabilities

Air January 5, 2018

The United States and allied military forces have agreed a $944 million contract with Lockheed Martin for the production and delivery of the company’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors to upgrade their missile defence capabilities. The contract includes PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE interceptors and ...