Leonardo set for BriteCloud 55-T tests despite COVID complications
Leonardo’s US electronics division plans to test the latest variant of its BriteCloud expendable active decoy (EAD), which is designed to equip large fixed-wing military …
Babcock gets UK special operations contract
Babcock has secured a five-year contract with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to provide 200 inflatable boats for their Boat Support and dive teams.
The contract was confirmed by the company on 6 March but it did not disclose the value of the deal.
Sean Donaldson, Managing Director Babcock Energy and Marine said: ‘This contract supports critical maritime operations and enables us to embed our proven defence capability’.
The boats are based on a new design in the Wing P series, which is co-manufactured by Wing Henshaw and is available in three role specific variants.
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