The British Army’s Ajax armoured fighting vehicle programme has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC), marking a critical milestone that permits the vehicle to be deployed on operations. This development validates a multi-year effort between the British Army, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), and prime contractor General Dynamics, and solidifies the ...
The UK, in its capacity as the lead nation of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), has announced the formation of an enhanced partnership with Ukraine. The initiative, confirmed during a meeting of JEF defence ministers in Bodø, Norway, is set to strengthen military cooperation and generate significant opportunities for the ...
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in collaboration with His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) Co-Creation, has initiated a new innovation challenge designed to source advanced solutions to counter the escalating threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to UK prisons. This initiative presents a significant opportunity for technology and security firms, ...
Babcock International Group has been awarded a one-year contract extension by the Ministry of Defence to continue the delivery of electro-mechanical training to the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT). The extension, valued at approximately £22 million, ensures the continuity of essential training services for all three branches of the ...
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