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UK military personnel will improve their digital and cyber skills through a new esports collaboration, which will include a focus on AI and drone operation.   The Ministry of Defence has appointed the British Esports Federation to deliver a new first-of-its-kind defence and industry esports tournament through UK Strategic Command, soon to ...


A new 50 year AUKUS treaty will underpin the UK and Australian submarine programmes, support tens of thousands of jobs in the UK and Australia, enhance both nations’ industrial capacity, and deliver the submarines that keep the UK and our allies safe.    The deal demonstrates the Government’s commitment to deliver both ...


Defence Secretary John Healey and Defence Minister Yaşar Güler have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul. Building on years of defence cooperation, they agreed that a future Typhoon exports deal would strengthen Türkiye’s advanced combat capabilities and help sustain the 20,000 UK jobs ...


Defence industry suppliers across the UK are being urged to prepare for a significant wave of procurement opportunities, following the UK Government’s announcement of a £250M initial investment to future-proof His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde)—home to the Royal Navy’s Submarine Service and the UK’s nuclear deterrent. This funding is ...


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