Israeli firm wins UK ‘Battlefield Management Application’ contract
Elbit Systems has announced that its subsidiary, Elbit Systems UK Ltd, was awarded an initial contract of circa £10 million and a potential maximum value of £40 million, from the UK Ministry of Defence.
UK opens training facilities in Gulf as part of new joint base in Oman
As part of his visit to Oman for the culmination of Exercise Saif Sareea 3, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson underlined what he called the UK’s enduring commitment to peace and stability in the Gulf.
British troops begin Exercise Trident Juncture
More than 1,600 troops and 1,000 vehicles and equipment have completed the 2,500km journey to Norway as the initial phase of Exercise Trident Juncture, say the Ministry of Defence.
£93 million project modernises Royal Marines air defence capabilities
The £93m Future Air Defence Availability Project (F-ADAPT) programme, will be carried out under a contract awarded to Thales UK.
British troops arrive in Norway
Hundreds of British Army troops have successfully completed a road move to Norway from the Netherlands, say the MoD.
What is Exercise SAIF SAREEA 3?
Exercise SAIF SAREEA 3 is a combined military training exercise between UK and Omani Armed Forces.
Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers
Soldiers from Catterick based 32 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers how to prepare explosive charges during EX ASKARI STORM in Kenya, say the MoD.
US Army to procure BONUS precision-guided munitions from BAE Systems
The US Army is purchasing BAE Systems Bofors 155mm BONUS ammunition through a contract with the NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency).
British troops arrive in Holland ahead of Exercise Trident Juncture
Hundreds of British troops have arrived in Holland as part of the 2,500km road move for Exercise Trident Juncture. Over 2,700 British personnel will contribute to what is the largest NATO exercise in recent years.
QinetiQ wins US Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle contracts
QinetiQ has announced it has been awarded two contracts by the US Office of Naval Research to develop parts for use in armoured reconnaissance vehicles.
