UK-US Transatlantic Partnership
UK Defence Minister Stuart Andrew was in Washington earlier this month to discuss the present and future relationship between the UK and US defence sector.
National multi-agency exercise tests terror response
The emergency services, other public services and the government have undertaken a three-day exercise to rehearse their response to a major terrorist attack. The simulated incident, which involved live activity in Westcott, Buckinghamshire, tested the multi-agency approach to responding to an attack involving hazardous materials. It was designed to ensure the right plans are in […]
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Tyndall Air Force Base begins long-term recovery
Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has begun its long-term recovery in the aftermath of October’s catastrophic Hurricane Michael. “We will rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base,” vowed Vice President Mike Pence during a visit to the disaster struck facility. Already, a number of significant operations are scheduled to resume in the near future, with others […]
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Leonardo partners with South Korean contractor for IFF bid
The Republic of Korea-based defence specialist LIG Nex1 has appointed Leonardo as strategic technology partner. Together, the two organisations will bid for the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Agency’s (DAPA) prized IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) upgrade. The sought after contract will see IFF technology on board South Korean aircraft updated to the very latest […]
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