Second Front Systems (2F) and StirlingX have announced a strategic partnership on 13 January 2026, aimed at accelerating the deployment of sovereign, high-assurance drone capabilities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), the national security sector, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators. The collaboration focuses on providing a secure and ...
Lockheed Martin has reported a record-breaking performance for the F-35 Lightning II program in 2025, delivering 191 aircraft and significantly exceeding the previous annual delivery high of 142 jets. This industrial milestone indicates a maturation of the global production line, which is now operating at a pace five times faster ...
Boeing Defence UK has secured a £16.9 million contract extension to provide continued support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Gladiator synthetic training environment. This two-year bridging contract ensures the maintenance of this critical multi-domain training capability until 2028, aligning with the strategic ambitions set forth in the recent Strategic ...
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus Helicopters UK a two-year contract, valued at £33.6 million, to provide initial in-service support for the new fleet of six H145 helicopters. The contract, managed by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), will ensure the maintenance and support for the aircraft, which are designated ...
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