World’s largest cyber defence exercise takes place in Estonia

Locked Shields 2017, the largest cyber defence exercise in the world, is taking place this week. The event was organised by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia.

Russian naval intelligence vessel crashes and sinks in Black Sea

A Russian naval intelligence vessel sank off Turkey's Black Sea coast on Thursday after colliding with a vessel carrying livestock.

BAE selected by US Army to design next-generation space and missile technologies

BAE Systems has been chosen for a position on a new eight-year, $3 billion contract to continue supporting the US Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command.

Babcock grows Australian footprint with jobs, new contracts

Babcock International Group today announced plans to expand its Australian and New Zealand footprint.

Minehunter crew transferred to HMS Tyne while its crew brings HMS Forth into service

Two Hunt class ship crews are the new ship's company of HMS Tyne whose own sailors are to crew the new HMS Forth in order to bring the vessel into service.

$102.2m initial training, maintenance contract for UK F-35 fleet awarded

The contract has been awarded to Lockheed Martin to deliver initial training, engineering and logistics support for the UK F-35 fleet over three years.

Michael Fallon refuses to rule out cuts in the Royal Marines

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has refused to rule out cuts to the Royal Marines.

Michael Fallon: UK defence role lies with US not EU

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has downplayed the role played by the EU in British defence ahead of a meeting with his US counterpart James Mattis.

BAE welcomes Request for Tender for Australia’s future frigate, offers Type 26 Frigate

BAE has welcomed the release today of the SEA 5000 Request for Tender for the Royal Australian Navy, intending to offer the Type 26 Frigate as a contender.

The British Forces in Africa – The Training Unit in Kenya

The British presence in Kenya is essential to improve the capabilities of the British Forces in arid terrain and for future deployments in similar environments.

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