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Eurofighter defence contracts come to UK

Summary: Contracts to upgrade the radar capabilities of the four-nation Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft project have been awarded to companies across the UK. Combined, the contracts

New UK space sector opportunities unveiled

Summary: The UK Space Agency has created a new £32m fund to help companies across the UK collaborate with overseas firms and research institutions on

MOD investigating warship procurement in France

Summary: The MOD is considering moving the contract to build new Type 45 Frigates abroad in a bid to save the taxpayer money, according to

Dstl launches open software for public consultation

Summary: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has placed a piece of software into the open source domain for editing and improvement by the

UK and France continue defence contract cooperation

Summary: Contracts worth almost £120m have been awarded as part of a continuing commitment between the UK and France to cooperate on defence procurement. The

MOD set to name new managed service providers

Summary: The MOD has announced a new group of managed service provider contracts which will transform the way in which DE&S manages the acquisition and support of

UK orders first batch of fighter jets

Summary: UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the MOD has reached an agreement in principle to buy four F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft. British defence

Drones to play key role in UK defence strategy

Summary: The UK Government has announced that it is to increase its use of military drones in both Iraq and Syria as part of a

BAE to expand focus on cyber security

Summary: BAE Systems is planning a major investment into the cyber security market with the $232.5m purchase of a US-based commercial cyber company. Europe’s largest defence

MOD seek consultation on nuclear decommissioning

Summary: Five UK nuclear facilities have been confirmed as potential sites to store waste from decommissioned MOD nuclear-powered submarines. A public consultation process will be

Fusion energy breakthrough could power next generation defence fleets

Summary: Lockheed Martin is working on a new compact fusion reactor (CFR) that can be developed and deployed in as little as ten years. As

Armoured vehicle upgrades likely to be worth billions

Summary: The Governments of the UK and France have indicated that recently announced modernisation contracts will revamp both countries’ armoured vehicle fleets. The deals are

Germany set to revitalise approach to defence procurement

Summary: German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to examine the country’s defence “weak points and the need for action” following a report from

UK communications reach International Space Station

Summary: UK communications technology is to be used on the International Space Station (ISS) following a recent investment from the UK Space Agency. The contract

MOD awards ‘second largest defence contract’ placed in UK

Summary: Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced the UK’s “second biggest defence contract placed by this Government” is to be awarded, securing 7500 jobs across

MOD award work to help bring Typhoon aircraft to Scotland

Summary: The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £23m contract to deliver new accommodation and support facilities at RAF Lossiemouth which will allow Typhoon fast

Businesses urged to adopt ‘innovation revolution’

Summary: 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and biotechnologies are among the new technologies predicted to change the way we work and live by

Cyber security on agenda at first-ever US-UK summit

Summary: Business Secretary Vince Cable will place cyber security at the forefront of his agenda at the first ever US-UK Global Cyber Security Innovation Summit

Cyber security report published

Summary: The National Audit Office (NAO) has published an update for the Committee of Public Accounts on the Government’s National Cyber Security Programme. According to