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.




£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.




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.




UK Government continues to support The Bahamas relief effort

The UK has been providing vital support and assistance to the people of The Bahamas following the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian.




Next generation unmanned system unveiled at DSEi

A next-generation unmanned system that could be used to protect the UK’s future warships has been unveiled by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today.