BAE-built spacecraft launch on NASA missions
BAE Systems has announced the successful launch of two spacecraft designed to support NASA.
Raytheon tests ground-launched StormBreaker in Mojave
Raytheon has completed testing of a ground-launched variant of its StormBreaker smart weapon, achieving the milestone just 50 days after development began, according to the company.
Defence Minister visits RBSL Telford site
Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, visited Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in Telford this week.
NATO commanders gather in Finland to shape land power
Senior NATO land force leaders met in Rovaniemi, Finland, for the semi-annual Land Corps Commanders’ Conference (LC3), focused on advancing new technologies and strengthening deterrence along the Alliance’s eastern flank, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Poland cleared to buy $780m of Javelin missiles from U.S.
Poland has requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units.
UK looking at £550m tactical comms support contract
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans for a Tactical Communications Logistics Support (TCLS) contract, valued at up to £550 million, to sustain the UK’s battlefield communications systems.
UK outlines role in NATO defence industrial capacity
The Ministry of Defence has detailed how the UK is supporting NATO’s push to expand defence industrial capacity across Europe.
NATO meeting in Bratislava focuses on secure info sharing
Security specialists from across NATO and its partner countries gathered in Bratislava from 17 to 19 September to discuss how to strengthen the secure exchange of classified information, according to the Alliance.
MOD outlines £4.7m for National Armaments Director Group
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that no extra costs have been incurred from having the National Armaments Director Group run by an interim head rather than a permanent appointment.
Healey: Defence spending surge must deliver growth and jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey used his speech at the Defence Investment Summit on 10 September to set out how Britain’s record increase in military spending will be tied directly to industrial reform, exports, and skills.
