The MOD has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fleet. Developed at BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, Striker II is one of the world’s most advanced fighter helmets which uses the latest technologies to integrate its ...
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus is the first military vessel to deploy low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet for her 400-strong crew, from global LEO communications network OneWeb and its distribution partner, Airbus. The maritime terminal will provide reliable, low latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ...
Babcock, the international defence company, has launched the Babcock Skills Academy, to enhance its workforce’s capabilities and ensure they are equipped to meet the evolving challenges its customers will face in the future. The Skills Academy uses a hybrid teaching model, that combines cutting-edge digital resources and hands on training, to ...
Thales Glasgow has been awarded a contract to provide periscopes to the next-generation of Dreadnought submarines. Thales has been providing the Silent Service with their ‘eyes’ since World War 1, this new contract will see Thales Glasgow deliver state-of-the-art ‘optronic masts’ – 21st Century successors to the iconic periscope – for ...