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BAE Systems has begun ground-breaking technology trials of unmanned aircraft, using a Jetstream 31 as a ‘flying testbed’. The trials are part of a collaborative effort from across the UK, with scientists and engineers looking to observe how unmanned aircraft could be integrated into UK airspace. Using a Jetstream 31 as a ...
The UK MOD has signed a contract with BAE Systems Maritime to provide two further Offshore Patrol Vehicles. The £287M contract was announced by Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin during a tour of the Govan shipyard which will construct the vehicles. Mrs Baldwin was at the yard to ‘cut the ...
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon agrees £100M investment in Britain’s future “Projector” programme for RAF. A new £100M contract has been agreed by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, which will develop the cutting edge Protector Remotely Piloted Air System especially for RAF. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. will develop their current drone ...
Armed forces to receive larger combat compensation
December 1, 2016Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that members of the Armed Forces and their families are set to receive larger compensation for injuries or death sustained in combat. A consultation has been launched by the Ministry of Defence on proposals to provide better compensation in future combat situations. The consultation will ...
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