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New Defence Export Advocate appointed to drive UK defence exports

Land January 25, 2023

Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has appointed Lord Mark Lancaster as the Government’s new Defence Export Advocate, to drive the UK’s export success across its world-class defence sector in a brand-new role. Lord Lancaster – who will report directly to the Trade Secretary – will take on a programme of visits both ...

Global database revolutionises how MOD manages its historic sites and buildings

Land January 17, 2023

Archaeologists from official DPRTE 23 partner, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), are using the world’s first global Historic Environment Record (HER), an online database which will revolutionise the management of heritage on the MOD’s UK and overseas estate. The new HER provides comprehensive access to heritage records and condition surveys, bringing greater ...

QinetiQ’s Team Pegasus awarded £80M mission data partnership contract by MoD

Land January 16, 2023

The UK MoD has signed an £80 million, 10 year industry partnership, with QinetiQ-led Team Pegasus enhancing the UK’s ability to provide its military platforms and systems with the data needed to keep them safe and effective. Team Pegasus will work in partnership with the MoD for a 10-year period on ...

UK military support for Ukraine continues with counter explosive ordnance equipment

Land January 4, 2023

Hundreds of metal detectors and bomb de-arming kits have been donated to help clear minefields and unexploded ordnance as part of the latest package. The UK has donated more than 1,000 VALLON metal detectors and 100 bomb de-arming kits to Ukraine to help clear minefields and make safe reclaimed territory, civilian ...