Prime Minister pledges to bring shipbuilding back to the UK
PM will announce which company is the preferred bidder to design new Type 31 frigates to be built in the UK. read more
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Defence Secretary announces boost for multi-billion-pound SKYNET 6 programme
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made his first keynote speech today, announcing the first step towards upgrading the UK’s military satellite communications system, SKYNET. read more
Defence Secretary keynote speech at DSEi 2019
Defence Secretary outlines global influence of UK defence in keynote speech at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International. read more
£100m boost for cutting-edge Protector aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately £100 million to test the performance of the UK’s ground-breaking Protector aircraft. read more
Italy partners with the UK on Tempest
Sir Simon Bollom, CEO of Defence Equipment & Support, and Lieutenant General Nicolò Falsaperna, Italian Secretary General of Defence, have signed a Statement of Intent to partner on Tempest in their roles as National Armament Directors. read more