Construction work at RAF Lakenheath to accommodate new F-35 jets is on track as two key buildings are taking shape. New facilities at RAF Lakenheath are taking shape as construction work progresses ahead of the arrival of F-35 jets. The first of the aircraft are due to arrive in 2021 and ...
The Defence Secretary has announced a new competition to win the contract to operate and maintain SKYNET 6, the UK’s new military communications system. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced in a speech at the DSEi conference that the MOD was investing in the new SKYNET 6 military communications satellite system. The ...
The government has issued guidance to the defence sector as the UK prepares for its exit from the European Union. Britain is set to leave the EU on 31st October 2019 and there may be changes that affect businesses involved in the defence sector should the UK exit without a deal. There ...
Government intervenes in Cobham takeover over national security concerns
Homeland September 19, 2019The government has intervened in a US firm’s takeover of defence and aerospace company Cobham, citing national security concerns. The takeover of Cobham by Advent International has been postponed pending an intervention notice, with the government citing national security concerns. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will investigate the takeover and ...
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