UK Ministry of Defence

UK Drone Test Squadron Flagged for Failing to Conduct Single Test Since 2020

A British lawmaker flagged a Royal Air Force squadron tasked with experimenting with uncrewed aircraft for failing to conduct a single test since its creation in 2020.

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QinetiQ to Deliver Digital, IT Services for UK MoD in $1.5B Deal

London-based QinetiQ has received a contract to provide digital and information technology services for the UK Ministry of Defence.

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UK Awards Babcock $710M Nuclear Sub Modernization Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Babcock to modernize the Royal Navy’s second Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarine.

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Australia to Deploy More Warfighters to Support US, UK Against Houthis

The Australian Defence Force has announced an increase in personnel support for the US and UK to defend against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.

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UK to Replenish Ukraine’s Artillery Ammunition

The UK will reserve $310 million to supply artillery ammunition for Ukraine in its second anniversary of defense against Russia’s invasion.

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UK Seeks Proposals for $1.3B New Medium Helicopter Program

The UK Ministry of Defence is now accepting bids for its $1.3-billion New Medium Helicopter program.

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British Army at Risk of Becoming ‘Static’ Land Force: Chief

The head of the British Army has warned that the service is now at risk of becoming a static and domestically-focused land force due to lack of funding.

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UK’s New Drone Strategy to Include $5.7B Investment in New Unmanned Systems

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new drone strategy that includes at least $5.7 billion of investment in new unmanned aerial systems over the next decade.

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UK Sends First Challenger 3 Tank Prototype to Germany for Trials

The British Army has sent the first pre-production model of its new Challenger 3 main battle tank to Germany to undergo trials.

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British Army Now Uses AI to Speed Up Recruitment

The British Army is employing artificial intelligence to expedite its recruitment process as it grapples with a depleted workforce.

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