tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2024-05-16T00:01:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cutting-edge-drone-killer-radio-wave-weapon-developing-at-pace 2024-05-16T00:01:01+01:00

A new game-changing weapon that uses radio waves to disable enemy electronics and take down multiple drones at once is under development for the UK’s armed forces.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-roadmap-for-pro-growth-regulation-in-uk-space-sector-launched-as-science-minister-launches-new-national-space-operations-centre 2024-05-16T00:00:00+01:00

New regulatory review for space sector has been published, and Science and Defence Ministers launch National Space Operations Centre.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-bomb-disposal-robots-for-the-british-army 2024-05-12T10:33:17+01:00

New high-tech bomb disposal robots will provide greater protection for soldiers and the public in a new deal for the British Army announced today (10 May).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-1000-newly-refurbished-homes-for-uk-families 2024-05-10T15:31:50+01:00

Over a thousand properties have been brought back into use for the Armed Forces and their families thanks to £400m investment in military accommodation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/modernising-testing-and-evaluation-methods-to-future-proof-defence 2024-04-26T13:14:41+01:00

DASA seeks novel methods of testing and evaluating for the future of defence

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-procurement-speech-at-strategic-command-conference 2024-04-25T14:48:06+01:00

Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, delivered a speech on procurement reforms at the UK Strategic Command Annual Conference in London.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/armys-most-lethal-ever-tank-undertakes-live-firing 2024-04-25T09:17:24+01:00

Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 - have taken place in Germany this week, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-ukraine-sign-new-defence-pact 2024-04-10T00:00:00+01:00

The UK and Ukraine sign a new defence agreement to encourage cooperation on defence and industrial issues. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/military-robotics-and-autonomous-systems-ministerial-speech 2024-04-09T09:10:04+01:00

Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference in London.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-navy-warships-to-be-boosted-with-new-cutting-edge-launchers 2024-03-26T09:07:01+00:00

UK security will be bolstered through a new contract worth £135 million that will equip the Royal Navy with new decoy launchers to counter missile and drone threats.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-minister-praises-scottish-shipbuilding-apprentices 2024-02-29T00:00:00+00:00

The Minister for Defence Procurement met with Scottish apprentices to discuss their positive experiences, ahead of Scottish apprenticeship week.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/defence-procurement-minister-oral-statement-on-the-integrated-procurement-model-28-february-2024 2024-02-28T15:27:09+00:00

Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge's Oral Statement on the new Integrated Procurement Model.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/widespread-reforms-to-transform-delivery-of-kit-to-uks-armed-forces 2024-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

A new procurement system will see earlier expert assurance of future military programmes, ensuring they deliver for UK forces on the frontline.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-procurement-speech-at-the-international-military-helicopter-conference-27-february-2024 2024-02-27T17:49:30+00:00

Minister for Defence Procurement's speech on the New Medium Helicopter at the International Military Helicopter Conference.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/future-uk-military-helicopter-reaches-next-competition-stage 2024-02-27T10:19:27+00:00

The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme has been announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-strategy-to-deliver-drones-to-armed-forces 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

UK Defence Drone Strategy launched to deliver unified approach to uncrewed systems across all three military services, supported by £4.5 billion of investment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/key-step-for-uk-saudi-defence-relationship 2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00

Ministers progress talks on new strategic partnership during meetings at the World Defense Show in Riyadh.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500-trucks-rapidly-procured-for-british-army-operations 2024-02-03T09:00:05+00:00

500 support trucks will be delivered to the British Army, to support operational activity, following a rapid procurement process of just 7 months.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-advanced-materials-centre-of-excellence 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has set up a £42.5m research partnership to develop ground-breaking new materials.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bridging-the-gap-essential-military-bridging-contract-secures-300-uk-jobs 2024-01-25T09:30:10+00:00

British Army battlefield mobility will be bolstered in a new £150 million contract for military-grade general support bridges which will secure 300 UK jobs.