Tag: UK MOD
British Army releases revised in-service dates for troubled Ajax program
The anticipated timeline for the British Army's Ajax fleet attaining initial operating capability is estimated to be from July to December 2025,...
Babcock lands £400M Skynet 6 UK military SATCOM contract
The UK defense ministry has awarded Babcock a six-year contract to manage and operate the UK military's Skynet satellite communications system.
SNC completes high-altitude intelligence balloon trial for UK military
US-based defense technology company Sierra Nevada Corporation has completed the first demonstration of the rapidly deployable high-altitude balloon (HAB), completing launch, mission...
UK defense ministry investing £45M in counter-IED project
The UK defense ministry has awarded a £45 million ($52.2M) contract to an industry team for the development of a digital protection...
Rheinmetall delivering AI-driven Polaris MRZRs for UK’s Project Theseus
AI-enabled Polaris MRZR tactical vehicles will showcase their skills in automating dangerous battlefield supply missions.
UK MoD launches New Medium Helicopter program
The UK defense ministry has officially launched the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program that will procure of up to 44 helicopters to...
Queen OKs appointment of Adm. Radakin as new UK armed forces...
Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Admiral Sir Tony Radakin as the next Chief of the Defence Staff.
Royal Marines seeking stealthy USV for surface and sub-surface ops
The UK defense ministry has released a request for proposals for a new unmanned surface and subsurface vessel (USSV) for the Royal...
UK to test US base defense solution under TALOS program
The UK defense ministry has kick-started a project to trial a base defense system delivered by US company Anduril Industries.
UK nationalizes vital components manufacturer to keep it from going under
The UK defense ministry has launched an offer to acquire Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited (SFIL), a struggling company delivering components for the...
