US Army fields BAE Systems’ new secure radio for helicopters
The US Army has begun fielding BAE Systems’ AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set, or MARS, across select rotary-wing aircraft, the company stated.
UK, Germany sign £200m deal for new Army bridging kit
The vehicles will allow troops and heavy armour, including tanks and artillery, to cross rivers or other water obstacles by forming floating bridges or ferries.
Muscle and mental health issues top forces’ no-deploy list
Musculoskeletal injuries and mental health conditions were the leading medical reasons preventing UK armed forces personnel from being deployed in the past year, according to new data released by the Ministry of Defence.
UK in talks with Ireland over protection of undersea cables
The government has confirmed it is in discussions with Ireland about shared security threats to undersea cables and critical maritime infrastructure.
Men jailed over Russia-backed arson attack on UK warehouse
Two men who organised an arson attack on a Ukrainian-owned business in east London on behalf of Russia have been jailed for a total of 29 years, according to the Metropolitan Police.
NATO political affairs chief holds talks in Geneva
NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge, visited Switzerland on 23–24 October for high-level discussions with international partners.
Navantia UK in £115m British shipyard upgrades
Navantia UK has confirmed progress on its £115 million investment across four British shipyards, with delivery now underway of a new mechanised panel production system for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessel programme, the company stated.
Massive US nuclear war exercise kicks off
The large-scale exercise, which began on October 21, brings together personnel across America’s nuclear enterprise to test the nation’s ability to deter and, if necessary, respond to a strategic attack.
Lockheed wins contract for 148 more F-35s
Lockheed Martin has received a $12.5bn contract modification for the production and delivery of 148 F-35 fighter aircraft.
Sweeney presses for Scottish shipbuilding strategy
Lochhead avoided attributing credit to one government but acknowledged: “It shows that our shipyards are competitive in what is a global industry.”
