Defence Blog Posts

Global communications company, ViaSat, has acquired Horsebridge Defence and Security – a UK-based company focused on design; system integration and support of deployable secure networks. Through this acquisition, the Viasat UK group envisages it will gain deeper military communications integration expertise, enabling the company to continue to grow its business in the UK defence market by delivering […]

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The US Army has awarded Robotic Research a three year, $49.7 million contract to provide Autonomy Kits for large convoy resupply vehicles as part of the Expedient Leader Follower (ExLF) program. The purpose of ExLF is to extend the scope of the Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) program by developing and installing sophisticated Autonomy Kits for […]

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The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has chosen Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) for its Rafale aircraft. Lockheed Martin will provide the QEAF with pods, spares and deployment support for the Rafale – the 10thplatform to fly with Sniper ATP. Integration efforts are ongoing, with flight tests currently in progress. Sniper ATP detects, identifies, automatically tracks […]

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Sir Simon Gass has been appointed as the next Commandant Royal College of Defence Studies. Sir Simon joins the Ministry of Defence following a long and successful career as a British diplomat who has lead the development of national policy and strategy to address some of the most pressing international security challenges. As the Foreign […]

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British battery manufacturer, Lincad, has secured contracts with defence contractor, Thales. The deal will see the company supply additional batteries and chargers for the Storm-H, an ultra-compact, lightweight Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) system designed to protect individuals against Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED). In addition to protecting specialist military personnel such as observers, mentors, dog […]

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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is working on a £300 million project to deliver the new Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) at Worthy Down. Defence Online editor Matt Brown speaks with Sally Groom, Senior Environmental Advisor at Skanska – principal contractor and DIO’s industry partner on the project – to discuss improving the environmental performance of the buildings on–site through renewable energy solutions.     […]

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BAE Systems has secured a contract worth $36.6 million from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole. USS Cole will undergo one year of extensive work at the company’s shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia, the ship’s homeport. The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value to $96.7 million. Commissioned in June […]

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Technology giant Microsoft has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant – becoming one of the biggest companies to do so. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. At the signing, Microsoft made a number of pledges, including a […]

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The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced new UK deployments as backed NATO’s role in strengthening Europe’s defence, stability and security. Speaking at the NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels, the last ahead of the Summit in July, Mr Williamson committed UK jets to policing over Estonia and Iceland for 2019. He went on to announce […]

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At the Electronic Warfare Europe 2018 conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, Leonardo officially announced the next variant of its BriteCloud missile decoy system, the BriteCloud 55-T. Manufactured in Luton, BriteCloud 55-T employs sophisticated miniaturised jamming technology to protect large-scale military transport aircraft – such as Leonardo’s own C27-J Spartan and a host of third party platforms […]

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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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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 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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