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Defence Secretary announces plan to replace Britain’s nuclear warhead

Land March 3, 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP released a statement on new plans to replace Britain’s nuclear warhead. Ben Wallace MP released a statement announcing the programme to replace the country’s nuclear warhead in order to adapt to future threats. In 2007 the government, endorsed by a Parliamentary vote, began a programme to ...

Space Conference will bring together defence leaders in London

Air January 14, 2020

The 2020 Space Conference in London will bring together experts from industry, academia, and government. The MOD and Air and Space Power Association have organised the Defence Space Conference, scheduled for May 20-May 21 in London. The MOD will use the conference to outline its strategy to counter threats posed to ...

Cyber threats faced by the military

Land November 18, 2019

Advancing technology has had the dual effect of improving cybersecurity processes and making cyber threats more complicated and harder to defend against. In recent years high-profile attacks such as WannaCry have put many companies and government organisations on high alert. Military ambitions for a smarter, more connected arsenal create more potential ...

RAF pilot chosen for Virgin Orbit small satellite launch

Air October 10, 2019

Virgin and the RAF have chosen an RAF pilot for the Virgin Orbit small satellite launch programme. Flight Lieutenant Mathew Stannard has been chosen by the RAF and Virgin for the small satellite launch programme. He is expected to join the programme next year after UK and US regulatory approvals. The next ...