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News - UK MoD

  • Digital Battlespace

    Farnborough: BAE Systems advances F-35 interoperability

    14th July 2014

    BAE Systems is moving into the second phase of integration testing allowing the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter to operate alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon, …

  • Defence Notes

    Farnborough: Cameron pledges £1.1bn defence injection

    14th July 2014

    UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a £1.1 billion investment injection to counter emerging threats to national security such as cyber terrorism. Addressing the …

  • Defence Notes

    Farnborough: F-35 international debut ‘uncertain’

    10th July 2014

    The international debut of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II remains uncertain as the deadline to cross the Atlantic Ocean in time for the Farnborough International …

  • Military Logistics

    New Zealand approves new support vessel

    10th July 2014

    The New Zealand government has given its approval for the replacement of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s tanker HMNZS Endeavour with a new replenishment ship. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Farnborough: Pave Hawk crash caused by bird strikes

    9th July 2014

    A US HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter that crashed off the coast of Norfolk, UK on 7 January killing four crew members was brought down by …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Farnborough: Boeing unveils MSA offering (video)

    9th July 2014

    Boeing Defense, Security & Space will unveil its Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, company officials have confirmed. The demonstrator …

  • Military Logistics

    Farnborough: GKN completes winglet concept

    9th July 2014

    A new process that could cut winglet manufacturing costs by 20% has been completed by GKN Aerospace and will be highlighted at the Farnborough Air …

  • Naval Warfare

    Double success for MBDA’s Sea Ceptor system

    7th July 2014

    Two guided firings of the Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully carried out by MBDA, demonstrating the functionality of the system’s Command and …

  • Military Logistics

    RAF seeks continued C-17 Globemaster sustainment

    4th July 2014

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has requested that the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) C-17A Globemaster III aircraft continue to be sustained by the US …

  • Military Logistics

    Marshall wins Project Amphora support contract

    4th July 2014

    Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group will provide support for a range of containerised deployable systems for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under a new …

  • Naval Warfare

    Guardian Maritime sets sights on Asia-Pacific markets

    3rd July 2014

    Guardian  Maritime has signed an agreement with SINWA Group for the marketing of its Guardian anti-piracy barriers in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement is in …

  • Defence Helicopter

    The Netherlands suspends acceptance of NH90s

    30th June 2014

    The Netherlands has suspended further deliveries of NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) aircraft destined for the Dutch armed forces due to corrosion issues.   The …

  • Land Warfare

    DVD2014: WCSP moves ahead as ABSV waits

    27th June 2014

    The UK’s Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) is expected to complete its critical design review (CDR) in Q2 2015, whist the Armoured Battlefield Support Vehicle …

  • Land Warfare

    DVD2014: LAV III demonstrator from GD arrives

    26th June 2014

    General Dynamics’ new LAV III demonstrator vehicle that includes upgrades for increased mobility, firepower and protection is on display at the DVD exhibition in Millbrook, …

  • Land Warfare

    DVD2014: UK Challenger 2 LEP upcoming

    26th June 2014

    The British Army’s Challenger 2 MBT Life Extension (CR2 LEP) upgrade is expected to kick off early next year. The Initial Gate (IG1) for the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Major networking projects

    Project Marshall

    The Joint Military Air Traffic Services project was initiated by the UK MoD in November 2005 to identify and evaluate options for the future delivery ...

  • Military UGVs

    T7

    The T7 is a multi-mission robotic system designed for military, police and hazardous missions. At DSEI 2017, the UK MoD awarded the Harris Corporation a ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    ASTOR FBFCT

    The Fixed Base Flight Crew Trainer (FBFCT) is a Level 5+ FTD for the UK RAF’s Airborne Standoff Radar (ASTOR) platform. The ASTOR FBFCT is ...

  • Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes

    Sting Ray

    The Sting Ray Mod 1 is an air- and surface-launched, lightweight ASW torpedo. It can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Warthog

    The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...

  • Infrastructure - generators

    Standalone Field Generator

    HGI is a supplier of standalone field generators to the UK MoD. It has supplied systems for communications, C2, field hospitals and workshop facilities. The ...

  • Major networking projects

    Skynet 6 SATCOM

    Skynet 6 is designed to replace Skynet 5. The PFI contract for Skynet 5,  held by Paradigm Secure Communications and Airbus DS, ends in 2022. As ...

  • Major networking projects

    DTT

    Raytheon UK is working with the UK MoD to deliver a Defence Targeting Toolset (DTT) capability. Aimed initially at land operations and eventually extending to ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    RFA Proteus (Vard 3 08)

    RFA Proteus serves as the launchpad for remotely operated vehicles and is the newest UK seabed warfare vessel. The ship, bought by the UK MoD as MV ...

  • Major networking projects

    Skynet 5 SATCOM

    Airbus is the service provider for the UK MoD Skynet 5 private finance initiative contract, signed in October 2003 and now worth $5.6 billion. Airbus ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    UK MFTS

    The Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme, is a private finance initiative involving the MoD and Ascent, a JV of Lockheed Martin and Babcock, which was ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    SPEAR 3

    The Selective Precision Effects At Range (SPEAR) Capability 3 is being developed by MBDA for the UK MoD, which is seeking a new missile for ...

  • Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6

    Wheeled Tanker

    The Oshkosh Wheeled Tanker is a high-performance tactical vehicle, designed and built for the UK MoD in order to replace the existing fleet of legacy ...

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Sentinel

    First displayed at DSEI 2023, Sentinel is a tethered drone from Drone Evolution. Designed to support various applications, such as increased ISR, EW and communications, ...

  • Data links

    AN/URC-138

    The AN/URC-138 is a Link 16 interoperable terminal originally developed for the Sea Harrier. It has the same Link 16 crypto as JTIDS/MIDS. The system ...