The UK’s sovereign industry partners, under Team Tempest, will support the significant endeavour announced by the Governments of the UK, Japan and Italy, which will see the three nations build a truly international programme, with a shared ambition to develop…

Orolia, the world leader in resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) that was recently acquired by Safran Electronics and Defense, has received certifications for the Ultima-S survival emergency locator transmitter (ELT). The Ultima-S is a new generation ELT installed in…

Seven highly-skilled apprentices from across BAE Systems are gearing up to compete in the WorldSkills UK national final. The apprentices made it to the final after passing two challenging regional qualifiers. The finals will take place between 14 and 18…

The UK’s longest-running science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roadshow for schools engaged its one millionth pupil at Blackburn Central High School today.   Delivered jointly by BAE Systems, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, the Schools STEM…

50 years ago, military personnel had few electronic devices at their disposal, so did not need to acquire or carry many batteries. In the years since, as the number of devices grew, so did the number of batteries needed to…

The first Typhoon aircraft was delivered to the Qatar Armed Forces at a roll-out ceremony hosted by Cliff Robson, BAE Systems Group Managing Director, Air. The event was held at BAE Systems’ facility in Warton, United Kingdom, under the patronage…

Make UK Defence, the national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK – has welcomed HMG Paints as its newest member. Make UK Defence champions and celebrates the UK’s defence & security industry and provides a opportunity…

Rolls-Royce SMR and Sheffield Forgemasters are due to work together on the development of new nuclear technology. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore commercial mechanisms for a long-term collaboration on the supply of forgings…

Air Vice Marshal Justin Reuter CBE, Director of Strategy of United Kingdom Strategic Command (StratComm), joined DSEI Senior Defence Advisor, Air Vice Marshal (ret’d) Gary Waterfall, to discuss the challenges facing the MoD and industry in achieving a fully integrated…

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has been awarded the UK MOD contract to upgrade 148 British Army Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic this contract award, worth £800m (incl. VAT), marks a significant boost…