George Allison
Babcock to create 1,500 early career roles
Babcock International Group has announced plans to create nearly 1,500 new apprentice and graduate roles across 2024 and 2025, aiming to strengthen the UK’s defence and engineering workforce.
BAE completes testing for NASA SPHEREx observatory
The data collected by SPHEREx will address fundamental questions about the cosmos, including mapping the 3D distribution of galaxies.
Royal Navy cyber battles attacks on allied task groups
Royal Navy cyber warfare specialists joined over 150 experts from Five Eyes alliance nations to confront simulated cyberattacks on ships and bases.
Elbit completes delivery of synthetic fires trainer to UK
Elbit Systems UK has announced the completion of its delivery of the Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) programme to the British Armed Forces.
UK to acquire $125m submarine acoustic measurement system
The US State Department has approved a potential sale to the United Kingdom of a 'High Gain Measurement System' to monitor and optimise the acoustic signatures of its submarine fleet.
Typhoon jets to head to Arctic for secret escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
Britain considering expanding army cadet numbers
There are currently around 75,000 cadets and 11,000 cadet force adult volunteers involved in the Army Cadets.
MOD exploring fast jet training capabilities
The investigation considers the changing nature of combat aircraft operations and aims to identify a system that meets evolving training requirements.
Royal Navy carrier crew ‘excited’ for global deployment
As HMS Prince of Wales prepares to lead Carrier Strike Group 25 on a historic deployment to the Pacific, one word dominates the mood on board: excited.
The bond between HMS Prince of Wales and Liverpool
For the ship’s crew and Commanding Officer, Captain Will Blackett, the significance of this relationship goes far beyond the ceremonial.