Modern defence operations must have fast, accurate situational awareness to support decision-making and operational effectiveness. Until now, there hasn’t been a standardised way to develop and test the complex techniques behind sensor fusion and tracking. This slows innovation and makes it harder to turn academic research into defence capability. Working with industry To ...
Last week, a significant strategic alliance named Torus Defence Supply Chain was unveiled, bringing together four global industry leaders – Amentum, GXO Logistics, Accenture, and A.P. Moller – Maersk – to transform the UK defence sector’s logistics and procurement framework. This collaboration is specifically designed to align with the UK ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Fareham-based disruptive maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group a £12.3 million contract to support the rapid development of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as the Royal Navy moves towards a ‘hybrid’ fleet of crewed and uncrewed platforms. Kraken will deliver 20 of its UK-built advanced ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has disclosed the existence of four operational maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities within Ukraine, with a fifth site currently in the planning stages. These facilities represent a significant evolution in the UK’s support strategy, shifting from equipment donation to localised industrial sustainment. Operated under ...