UK News

MBDA and UK MoD Renew PMA
MBDA and the UK MoD have renewed their strategic partnership on complex weapons for a further decade, with a renewed PMA. ~…

British Army High Powered Laser Weapon Trial
For the first time scientists and engineers have successfully fired a high powered laser energy weapon from a British Army combat vehicle.…

UK Soldiers Test Next Generation Body-Worn Technology
Major advances have been made in body-worn technology for UK soldiers, improving their operational advantage. ~ Press Release, Whitehall, 21 July 2024:…

First Overwatch and PteroDynamics UK Transwing UAS Flights
Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics have this week completed the first ever UK flights with the pioneering Transwing UAS. ~ Press Release, Wolverhampton,…

MBDA Showcasing at Farnborough International Airshow
MBDA is showing decisive air domain capabilities delivered to our nations’ armed forces at the Farnborough International Air Show 2024. ~ Press…

New Government Launches Review of UK Armed Forces
A review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord Robertson.…

Spectra Group Renews Silver Sponsorship of Team Forces
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd is extremely pleased to announce renewal of their Silver Sponsorship for Team Forces this year. ~ Press Release,…

NP Aerospace Acquires Assets of Jankel Armouring Ltd
NP Aerospace has today announced the acquisition of certain assets of Jankel Armouring Limited – in administration. ~ Press Release, Coventry, 10…

UK SALMO Team Returns WWI Ship’s Bell to US
A WWI ship’s bell recovered from the seabed by a DE&S Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has been returned to the…

General Sharon Nesmith Appointed UK VCDS
General Dame Sharon Nesmith DCB ADC Gen is to be appointed as UK Vice Chief of the Defence (VCDS) Staff and Aide-de-Camp…













