General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works has celebrated the keel laying of the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), bringing the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that much closer to completion. The vessel’s namesake, Senator Daniel Inouye, received a Medal of Honor in recognition of his heroism in Tuscany during World War II. Daniel later represented Hawaii in […]

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During the very first joint US-UK Defence Innovation Board meeting Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the creation of the AI Lab, a brand new hub for artificial intelligence. Based on the grounds of the Defence Science and Technology Facility in Porton Down, the AI Lab will centralise development of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data […]

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The Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed members of the Military to No10 to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF.) The Prime Minister welcomed the Defence Secretary, three Service Chiefs and current and former service personnel to Downing Street to recognise the dedication of those who have served in the RAF over the […]

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Sikorsky has delivered the first of an expected 200 CH-53 King Stallion helicopter to the US Marine Corps (USMC). The CH-53K is the new build replacement for the US Marine Corps’ aging CH-53E Super Stallion fleet, which first flew in 1974 and entered service with the USMC in 1981. This first CH53K heavy lift helicopter […]

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BT, in partnership with the Cabinet Office and TechHub, has announced the winners of its Augmented Intelligence competition at a special event held at BT Tower in London. The competition was launched earlier this year to find innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and robotics whose ideas could […]

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and pledged an uplift in expertise to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the space domain. With an increasing amount of the UK’s military systems now dependent on space technology, it has been confirmed that RAF Air Command has […]

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“Jungle is neutral. It attacks everything, and attacks it very effectively. Having kit that works as well in that environment as in the office is priceless.”  Steve Heaword, Trials Director, Crib Gogh  Keeping mission data secure, while equipping soldiers with the timely and accurate intelligence needed to carry out mission-critical actions, is a significant challenge in jungle environments.   Interested parties in the UK recently completed a unique tropical trials project, run in association […]

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Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has visited Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan and other NATO warships in the Black Sea on a visit to Georgia. The two-day trip also saw the Minister discuss regional defence and security issues with Georgian government officials. HMS Duncan is the flagship of the Standing NATO Maritime Group […]

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A UK defence services industry day has been held on board the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland in Pyeongtaek naval base, South Korea. Cohort plc company SEA showcased its role as a leading supplier of Torpedo Launch Systems (TLS) at the event, having supplied its TLS to recent and ongoing programmes for the […]

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Cohort company SEA has led an industry team which has delivered its findings on the future of modelling and simulation to the UK Ministry of Defence. The core Architectures, Interoperability and Management of Simulations (AIMS) delivery team of SEA, BAE Systems, QinetiQ and Thales has conducted a wide range of research tasks related to the […]

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Defence Minister Guto Bebb has officially launched a brand-new production line for the world’s first solid bio-ethanol fuel, FireDragon. FireDragon, produced by Cardiff-based survival equipment manufacturers BCB International Ltd, is a pioneering new fuel used by British troops in-the-field to heat their combat rations, where regular catering facilities does not exist. Almost eight million of the […]

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Minister of the Armed Forces Mme Florence Parly have held the first Defence Ministerial Council since the announcement of a permanent and regular forum for the discussion of UK-France defence cooperation in January 2018. During the meeting, a bespoke technical arrangement which will oversee the exchange of test pilots […]

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FIBRE GLASS VESSEL FOR FURTHER USE Built in 1991 as a warship (Single Role Minehunter), Walney is a genuine former HMS vessel which came out of service in 2010. It is currently moored in Portsmouth and will be sold from there. The Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who […]

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