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UK and EU spar over access to satellite program
Britain’s defense secretary is threatening the EU over access to military data needed to accurately target missiles.
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BAE Systems partners with drone specialist for solar-powered UAV
Europe’s largest defense contractor is throwing its weight behind a company called Prismatic in the development of the firm’s solar electric-powered drone.
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Britain’s defense procurement agency finds new leadership from within
The appointment reverses recent trends, with the previous two holders of the post coming from outside the defense sector.
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Top Northrop boss in UK, Europe to leave company
Andrew Tyler joined the company in the new role of CEO for the U.K. and Europe with the task of boosting the company’s business across the region.
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British MoD names Boxer vehicle as best choice for Army brigades, but lawmakers skeptical
British government officials are on the defensive in Parliament about a decision to forgo an armored vehicle competition.
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Domestic response to Syria strikes: cheers in France, lashing in UK
Leaders in France and the U.K. faced starkly different responses to decisions to participate in an allied missile strike against Syria.
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In show of unity, France and UK join the fray in Syria
British and French forces fired airborne and naval cruise missiles when they joined the U.S. in a strike against Syrian bases reported to be used for chemical warfare.
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UK to re-join Boxer program, 14 years after opting out
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has opted to rejoin the Boxer wheeled armored vehicle program with the intention to equip the British Army with the 8×8 starting 2023.
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UK releases extra funding, but military relevancy challenges remain
The British government has increased its defense budget for the upcoming year, but funding will remain a challenge for many years to come, top defense officials agree.
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Gen. Nick Carter named UK chief of Defence Staff
The British officer has been head of the Army for the last four years and will take up the post as the military’s most senior officer in June.
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UK and EU spar over access to satellite program
Britain’s defense secretary is threatening the EU over access to military data needed to accurately target missiles.
-
BAE Systems partners with drone specialist for solar-powered UAV
Europe’s largest defense contractor is throwing its weight behind a company called Prismatic in the development of the firm’s solar electric-powered drone.
-
Britain’s defense procurement agency finds new leadership from within
The appointment reverses recent trends, with the previous two holders of the post coming from outside the defense sector.
-
Top Northrop boss in UK, Europe to leave company
Andrew Tyler joined the company in the new role of CEO for the U.K. and Europe with the task of boosting the company’s business across the region.
-
British MoD names Boxer vehicle as best choice for Army brigades, but lawmakers skeptical
British government officials are on the defensive in Parliament about a decision to forgo an armored vehicle competition.
-
Domestic response to Syria strikes: cheers in France, lashing in UK
Leaders in France and the U.K. faced starkly different responses to decisions to participate in an allied missile strike against Syria.
-
In show of unity, France and UK join the fray in Syria
British and French forces fired airborne and naval cruise missiles when they joined the U.S. in a strike against Syrian bases reported to be used for chemical warfare.
-
UK to re-join Boxer program, 14 years after opting out
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has opted to rejoin the Boxer wheeled armored vehicle program with the intention to equip the British Army with the 8×8 starting 2023.
-
UK releases extra funding, but military relevancy challenges remain
The British government has increased its defense budget for the upcoming year, but funding will remain a challenge for many years to come, top defense officials agree.
-
Gen. Nick Carter named UK chief of Defence Staff
The British officer has been head of the Army for the last four years and will take up the post as the military’s most senior officer in June.
-
UK and EU spar over access to satellite program
Britain’s defense secretary is threatening the EU over access to military data needed to accurately target missiles.
-
BAE Systems partners with drone specialist for solar-powered UAV
Europe’s largest defense contractor is throwing its weight behind a company called Prismatic in the development of the firm’s solar electric-powered drone.
-
Britain’s defense procurement agency finds new leadership from within
The appointment reverses recent trends, with the previous two holders of the post coming from outside the defense sector.
-
Top Northrop boss in UK, Europe to leave company
Andrew Tyler joined the company in the new role of CEO for the U.K. and Europe with the task of boosting the company’s business across the region.
-
British MoD names Boxer vehicle as best choice for Army brigades, but lawmakers skeptical
British government officials are on the defensive in Parliament about a decision to forgo an armored vehicle competition.
-
Domestic response to Syria strikes: cheers in France, lashing in UK
Leaders in France and the U.K. faced starkly different responses to decisions to participate in an allied missile strike against Syria.
-
In show of unity, France and UK join the fray in Syria
British and French forces fired airborne and naval cruise missiles when they joined the U.S. in a strike against Syrian bases reported to be used for chemical warfare.
-
UK to re-join Boxer program, 14 years after opting out
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has opted to rejoin the Boxer wheeled armored vehicle program with the intention to equip the British Army with the 8×8 starting 2023.
-
UK releases extra funding, but military relevancy challenges remain
The British government has increased its defense budget for the upcoming year, but funding will remain a challenge for many years to come, top defense officials agree.
-
Gen. Nick Carter named UK chief of Defence Staff
The British officer has been head of the Army for the last four years and will take up the post as the military’s most senior officer in June.













