Day: January 22, 2018

The Head of the Army has warned that Britain will need to increase defence spending to keep pace the threat of Russia. In a speech to be given at the Royal United Services Institute in London, General Sir Nick Carter is expected to say: “Our ability to pre-empt or respond to threats will be eroded […]

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced its support of the Government’s pledge to make 2018 the Year of Engineering. As a key campaign partner, Dstl will be promoting its state-of-the-art engineering work to demonstrate the creativity involved in designing solutions for military and security customers. In 2017, Dstl recruited 80 graduates and 27 […]

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Airbus has delivered its 15th A400M Atlas to the German Air Force as part of an order 53 aircraft strong. This is the 56th A400M multi-role military transporter to be built by the company to date and, according to Airbus, the workhorse is living up to its ‘Atlas’ moniker. Indeed, the airlifter has lent its […]

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The Prime Minister, Theresa May and President Macron have agreed a range of measures to strengthen defence cooperation between the UK and France at a summit at Sandhurst. The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson joined the Prime Minister, Chancellor, Foreign Secretary and other members of the Cabinet at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for the 2018 UK-France […]

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