United Kingdom

QinetiQ Lands $275M Contract Extension to Support RAF Typhoons

QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets.

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British Army Moves to Replace SA80 Rifle With Industry Outreach 

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an industry notice seeking potential suppliers for a replacement for the aging SA80 family of rifles.

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Windracers ULTRA Drone Doubles Range, Set for Heavier Payloads

Windracers is set to upgrade its ULTRA drone to carry 200 kilograms (441 pounds) over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), with the enhanced capability expected to be available in the coming months.

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UK Commits $373M to New Home for Army Cyber Unit

The UK has signed a $373-million contract to construct a purpose-built base for the army's cyber regiment.

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UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The UK has launched Project Nightfall, a program to develop new ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine.

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HII Doubles Size of UK Facility to Increase Underwater Drone Capacity

HII has doubled the size of its unmanned underwater vehicle facility in the UK, increasing capacity to support operators of the REMUS drones.

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UK Earmarks $268M to Prepare for Ukraine Deployment

The UK earmarked $268 million for British troops to be deployed to Ukraine as part of a "multinational" force if a ceasefire is agreed.

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Lockheed Showcases Next-Gen Mission Autonomy in Live UK Trials

Lockheed Martin has put its mission autonomy tech to the test in the UK, showing how drones can think and act together during missions.

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UK Awards $3.3M Contract to Avenue3 for Deployed Military Digital Health System

The UK’s Defence Medical Services has awarded a contract worth $3.3 million to Avenue3 to roll out Project Mercury.

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Digital Data Bridge: UK ‘Solves’ Interoperability With Latest Software

The UK believes it has finally solved a long-standing challenge in military operations: interoperability between systems.

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