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Cambridge-based air defence company, Cambridge Aerospace, closes its second major funding round in four months, backing the scale-up of Skyhammer production and delivery of existing MoD contracts
Project Grayburn is the MOD’s search for a replacement to the L85A3 to deliver a modern family of dismounted small arms with multiple variants based on a common weapon architecture.
Announced on 15 May 2026, Project NYX will develop autonomous uncrewed air systems designed to operate as loyal wingmen alongside British Army Apache helicopter crews.
Ajax has become the most visible example of what happens when a programme is allowed to continue long past the point where fundamental questions about fitness for purpose should have been asked.
Instantly recognisable by its boldly open frame, long travel suspension and aggressive stance, the Jackal family was designed to prioritise speed, mobility and firepower over heavy armour.
The British Army’s Ajax Fighing Vehicle has become synonymous with everything that’s broken in defence procurement, development and project management. It’s latest setback continues the saga.
The UK Government announces the first defence deal with India to deliver UK-manufactured Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) built by Thales in Belfast to the Indian Army.
The British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle Programme (LMV) will benefit from adopting the Ford Ranger Super Duty with refinements from General Dynamics and Ricardo
Blighter radar’s low power B400 radars will be installed on specialist army vehicles for rapid deployment to border infiltration hotspots across the country’s diverse terrains which include mountains, dense forests, arid deserts and coastlines.
Babcock International Group and Patria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to adapt and supply the Patria 6×6 troop transport and combat support vehicle platform to the British Army.
After rigorous trials worldwide, the Malloy T-150 Uncrewed Air System is ready for front line operations, delivering critical supplies in challenging environments for the Royal Marines.
In its biggest showing to date, Moog will have a dedicated RIwP booth at DSEI, where visitors will be able to view two full-sized turrets.
TCI launches two new Rackmount COMINT RF systems, designed for continuous, real-time signal collection to support Communications Intelligence (COMINT) operations
Blighter is showcasing its ground-based smart/cognitive electronic-scanning border surveillance and coastal security radars and its AI-assisted BlighterNexus software at this year’s DSEI
Ploughshare, the Ministry of Defence’s trusted commercialisation partner, has founded The Technology and Growth Alliance, with industry giants including Leonardo, BAE Systems, Thales, Helsing and QinetiQ joining as founding members
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