UK South Sudan UN mission draws to a close
Over the last four years the UK has had 300 personnel deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan.
QinetiQ to play ‘key role’ in European satellite capabilities
British firm QinetiQ has confirmed it has secured a major new contract with the European Space Agency.
Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched
The launch of the frigate Emilio Bianchi, the tenth and final ship of the FREMM class, took place at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso this week.
China reaches second in global arms sales ranking
The top countries by arms sales are the US, China, the UK and Russia.
Secretary General: NATO-EU cooperation has reached unprecedented levels
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed closer NATO-EU cooperation, including on maritime security and countering cyber attacks.
US MQ-9 Reaper aircraft arrive in Romania
American MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft have arrived in Romania.
Aircraft compatibility trials take place on USS Gerald R Ford
American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departed its homeport of Norfolk to begin Aircraft Compatibility Testing.
US Navy to name new carrier after Doris Miller
A future Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carrier will be named in honour of World War II hero Ship’s Cook Third Class Doris Miller, say the US Navy.
Defence Secretary discusses European security with German counterpart
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer met to discuss European and wider international security. The Defence Secretary hosted Ms Kramp-Karrenbauer on her first visit to the United Kingdom as Germany’s Defence Minister. In a meeting at Horse Guards Parade the pair discussed some of the global challenges facing both countries, including tensions in the Gulf, according...
Leonardo awarded US Navy contract for 32 TH-73A helicopters by US
Leonardo, through AgustaWestland Philadelphia, has been awarded a contract for the production and delivery of 32 TH-73A helicopters.
