The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite, SKYNET 6A, has successfully completed its initial testing phase at the government-funded National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This marks a major milestone for the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) satellite communications programme, which is set to enhance the UK’s secure military connectivity ...
The UK’s defence space capabilities are set for a major boost with the development of Borealis, an advanced command, control, and data processing system designed to enhance space monitoring and satellite protection. The £65M contract, awarded to CGI UK, will support around 100 skilled jobs across Leatherhead, Reading, and Bristol, ...
The UK government has announced a landmark £1.6Bn deal to supply 5,000 advanced air defence missiles to Ukraine, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to global security while creating 200 new jobs and sustaining hundreds more in Northern Ireland. Boost for UK Defence Industry The contract, the largest ever awarded to Thales in Belfast, ...
As the threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin is demonstrating a new approach to counter these emerging threats. A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring a scalable, layered defense system, designed to detect, track, identify and ...
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