The UK and Swedish defence ministers signed a letter of intent relating to a new contract to deliver 14 Archer self-propelled guns. The UK will continue to strongly support Sweden’s swift accession to NATO and we will work together to ensure Ukraine receives the support it needs, following discussions during a ...
Defence innovations have been recognised in 31st sustainability and conservation awards. Celebrated for more 30 years, the Sanctuary Awards – sponsored by the Climate Change & Sustainability Directorate and hosted by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) – recognise the projects that are benefitting sustainable development and helping to conserve the environment, ...
DE&S has awarded a £90M contract to Supacat for 70 High Mobility Truck Variant (HMTV) Mk 2 Extenda platforms. On completion of validation trials this procurement will result in an uplift of 69 vehicles to the HMTV fleet. These platforms offer increased flexibility to Defence and due to their modular design ...
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the revised in-service dates for the new Ajax vehicles to reach Initial Operating Capability, and that it has resumed payments to General Dynamics for delivery of the programme. The initial payment of £480M has been withheld since December 2020 due to challenges with noise and ...