Day: June 11, 2018

Raytheon to expand Mississippi radar manufacturing campus

Raytheon has announced plans to expand its manufacturing centre in Forest, Mississippi with the creation of a new hub for test, integration and production of s-band radars – including the U.S. Navy’s next generation SPY-6, Air and Missile Defense Radar program. Raytheon is investing $100 million in the new 50,000 square foot Leadership in Environmental […]

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Defence Minister announces veterans to retain military ID

The Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has announced that personnel leaving the armed forces will now be able to keep their military ID. The move will allow veterans to maintain their emotional connection with the armed forces, allowing them to keep the card they have carried on them throughout their career. Retaining […]

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BAE to outfit Virginia-class subs with additional payload tubes

BAE Systems is to provide additional payload tubes for two US Navy Virginia-class (SSN 774) submarines in order to boost firepower on-board the Block V variant. In collaboration with General Dynamics Electric Boat – builder of the Virginia-class – BAE will manufacture two sets, each consisting of four tubes, for the Virginia Payload Modules (VPM) […]

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