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Massive new £70m aircraft hangar opened in Oxfordshire
- 9 Feb 2018
A new aircraft hangar large enough to contain three RAF planes has been opened by defence minister Guto Bebb at RAF Brize Norton, just west of Oxford.
Business secretary set to speak at London security summit in March
- 9 Feb 2018
Details for the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Thought Leadership Summit have been confirmed ahead of next month’s event.
Business secretary set to speak at London security summit
- 9 Feb 2018
Details for the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Thought Leadership Summit have been confirmed ahead of next month’s event.
NAO highlights £20bn shortfall in MOD new equipment budget
- 2 Feb 2018
The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) equipment budget could fall short by more than £20 billion over the next ten years.
Black Watch soldier dies in Iraq
- 2 Feb 2018
A British soldier serving in Iraq has died unexpectedly, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed.
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BAE Systems shows off new CV90 MkIV tank
- 1 Feb 2018
BAE Systems has unveiled a new tank at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in London.
Fitness app comes under fire for revealing locations of military bases
- 1 Feb 2018
A fitness app has been criticised for inadvertently revealing the locations of military bases, as well as the identities of individual service members.
Major cyber attack on UK only a matter of time, says NCSC boss
- 23 Jan 2018
A major cyber attack on the UK is a matter of “when, not if”, according to the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
UK and France agree new defence cooperation measures
- 23 Jan 2018
A range of measures to strengthen defence cooperation between Britain and France have been agreed after prime minister Theresa May met with French president Emmanuel Macron.
BAE Systems to upgrade US Navy guns
- 23 Jan 2018
BAE Systems will supply the US Navy with four modernised Mk 45 guns after winning a contract worth $46.8 million (£33.5 million).
New BAE Systems apprenticeship seeks to attract ‘finest and most diverse talent’
- 18 Jan 2018
A new postgraduate engineering apprenticeship programme has just been launched by BAE Systems and Cranfield University to provide learners with a valuable masters-level qualification.
Carillion goes into liquidation with £1.5bn debt
- 16 Jan 2018
Carillion has gone into liquidation, putting thousands of jobs - including those within security - at risk.
Drugs worth £105 million intercepted by Royal Navy near Oman
- 11 Jan 2018
The Royal Navy has helped seize more than £100 million worth of drugs being shipped across international waters.
UK defence secretary praises armed forces for sustaining Daesh fight over Christmas
- 11 Jan 2018
The efforts of UK personnel deployed in the fight against Daesh have been personally commended by defence secretary Gavin Williamson.
New Dstl chief executive takes office
- 4 Jan 2018
There’s a new face at the top of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Dstl fellow receives OBE honour for combatting chemical and biological weapons
- 2 Jan 2018
One of the most respected figures at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been recognised in the 2018 New Year’s Honours list.
G4S wins five-year contract to secure over 700 DWP properties
- 2 Jan 2018
G4S will provide security for more than 700 British properties operated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after winning a new five-year contract.
Defence secretary thanks military for Christmas commitment
- 20 Dec 2017
Military personnel keeping Britain safe this Christmas have been thanked in person by the British defence secretary Gavin Williamson.
Leak found on £3bn two-week old HMS Queen Elizabeth
- 20 Dec 2017
Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier - The HMS Queen Elizabeth - is leaking due to a faulty seal
Faster, stealthier aircraft made possible by new trials
- 18 Dec 2017
Future aircraft could become lighter, stealthier, faster and more efficient, thanks to new technology being developed by BAE Systems with the University of Manchester.