BAE Systems announced acquisition of Techmodal, a UK-based data consultancy and digital services company, on Wednesday. Techmodal, which is based in Bristol and has approximately 120 employees and 30 associates, has a number of long term contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in support of the UK’s armed …
Read More »INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY COLLABORATION ON FUTURE COMBAT AIR CAPABILITY TAKES A SIGNIFICANT STEP FORWARD
UK, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three nations, as they develop world-leading future combat air capability. The new trilateral framework, sees industry from the three nations bringing together their skills and expertise in the combat air sector to collaborate on the research …
Read More »Gathering Storm: BAE Systems selects Collins Aerospace to provide next-gen actuation for UK Tempest technology demonstration program
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced it has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems to provide advanced actuation capabilities including for the U.K.’s Tempest next generation combat air system project. Collins Aerospace will support the program from its Actuation Systems facility in …
Read More »Boeing awarded contract in support of the British Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
Formerly known as AH-64D Block III, in 2012, it was redesignated as AH-64E Guardian to represent its increased capabilities.The AH-64E features improved digital connectivity, the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, more powerful T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded face gear transmission to accommodate more power, capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), …
Read More »First Leonardo AW101 Commando Merlin delivered to the UK’s Commando Helicopter Force
Guto Bebb MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, announced the delivery of the first AW101 Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopter during a ceremony held at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton yesterday. The event marks a major milestone for Leonardo’s Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP) contract to convert 25 former Royal Air Force …
Read More »Defence Minister launches breakthrough fuel line
The UK Defence Procurement Minister, Guto Bebb MP, has launched the new production line for a breakthrough fuel called ‘FireDragon’ that British soldiers use to heat their combat rations and warm their drinks. 164 year old Cardiff-based survival equipment manufacturers, BCB International Ltd, have developed the world’s first solid bio-ethanol …
Read More »UK backs MBDA’s Brimstone missile to 2030 and beyond
The United Kingdom has awarded MBDA a £400 million contract for the capability sustainment programme (CSP) of the advanced Brimstone air-to-surface missile, to extend its service life beyond 2030. Under the CSP effort, MBDA will manufacture new Brimstone missiles for the UK Armed Forces in order to replenish the country’s …
Read More »Spanish Military Evaluating DroneGun MKII
DroneShield announced that several Spanish military and law enforcement departments, including Guardia Civil and Policia National have scheduled an evaluation of DroneGun MKII for October. These evaluations are understood to be part of the Spanish governmental procurement process. DroneGun MKII was released earlier during September, and displayed at the recent Defence …
Read More »Leonardo Teams to Deliver a Solution for the British Armed Forces
Leonardo has teamed with Discovery Air Defence Services Inc., and Inzpire Ltd. to develop and deliver a customer centered, low-risk, live air training solution for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Air Support to Defence Operational Training (“ASDOT”) programme. The companies will combine their capabilities, expertise and experience in live air …
Read More »Kent Periscopes to Exhibit a Range of Products at the DSEI 2017
Kent Periscopes, the North Wales, UK based international supplier of unity vision periscopes, vehicle sights and related equipment for military armoured fighting vehicles, will be exhibiting a wide range of products on stand N8-251 at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) show in London, 12-15 September 2017. New from …
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