British firm Meggitt awarded $22m contract for Abrams tank parts
Meggitt PLC, a British company specialising in high performance components and sub-systems for the defence industry, has received a $22 million contract to provide Thermal Management Systems to General Dynamics Land Systems for the Abrams tank programme.
British Army to resume training
As part of the national response to Coronavirus, the British Army suspended most training activity in March.
‘No need’ to bring military personnel back to the UK for COVID-19 effort
The Government have stated that there is 'no need' to bring troops home to assist with COVID-19 efforts.
BAE Rochester join face shield production effort for NHS
BAE Systems sites around the country are taking part in the effort to produce PPE for the NHS.
NATO mobilises its scientific network in COVID-19 response
NATO say it has tapped into its pool of defence scientists – the largest such network in the world - to support the COVID-19 emergency response.
Royal Air Force personnel help to crew civilian ambulances
Royal Air Force personnel are helping the NHS fight Coronavirus by manning civilian ambulances.
Contract awarded for weapon locating radar systems
DE&S have awarded a £46 million contract to extend the British Army's use of MAMBA.
Upgraded sensor system to facilitate better sharing of tactical information
DE&S are rolling out an updated, sensor-to-shooter digital system that is able to transfer strategic operational commands between forces in seconds.
British Army assist Glasgow NHS staff with PPE fitting
British Army soldiers are supporting the NHS frontline in Glasgow by using their training for hazardous environments to assist hospital staff with PPE fitting.
UK ranks 8th globally for defence spending say SIPRI
"Military spending by France and the United Kingdom remained relatively stable", say the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
