Defence Blog Posts

Service personnel will be able to apply for enhanced flexible working opportunities following the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill becoming law. The measures, which have now achieved Royal Assent, will allow some military personnel to serve part-time for defined periods. Consultation within the Armed Forces has found that personnel want more choice over the way […]

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The threat of terrorism continues to have far-reaching effects on everyday life with a total of 25 terrorist attacks taking place across Europe in 2017. As risk from lone-wolf attacks and sophisticated ransomware increases, security professionals are faced with a growing challenge to evolve and stay one step ahead by investing in new technologies and […]

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The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has visited Australia to discuss reinforcing the modern partnership. In his first trip to Australia in his role as Secretary of State for Defence, Mr Williamson met his counterpart, Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, in Sydney. They examined how both allies can continue to adapt in the face of cyber-attacks […]

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L3 Technologies has partnered with BAE Systems’ Power and Propulsion Team to provide an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) in support of the Royal Australian Navy’s SEA5000 programme. In the event that BAE’s bid is successful, L3 will provide IPMS – alongside controls and instrumentation – for the nine Type 26 Global Combat Ships proposed […]

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched its 2018 apprenticeship recruitment campaign with cyber security, electrical engineering and project management among a range of roles available. Following on from the success of 2017, Dstl has continued to expand its apprenticeship scheme, this year offering opportunities for 18 year olds and beyond. This includes the […]

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The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Gibraltar for her first overseas port visit. The 65,000-tonne future flagship will be conducting a routine logistics stop having left her home in Portsmouth for helicopter trials. These helicopter trials take place before the fixed wing F35 Lightning II trials later this year. […]

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A flame resistant and quick drying plate carrier designed for Marine Special Forces called the ‘Kastell Pro Aqua’ has been launched by personal survival and protective equipment company BCB International Ltd. The Kastell Pro Aqua is the latest addition to their range of military apparel. As the company’s spokesperson, Philippe Minchin, explained the Kastell Pro Aqua, […]

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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed upgrade works on a state of the art jetty in the Falkland Islands. Geoff Robson, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Chief Operating Officer, officially opened the work upgrade in Mare Harbour, which will improve military capability in the Falkland Islands and improve life for personnel, recently. The improvements to […]

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Iveco Defence Vehicles, the defence and civil protection unit of CNH Industrial, has delivered the last tranche of 62 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) to the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA). The handover ceremony, held at the company Headquarters in Bolzano, Italy, was attended by Brigadier General Morten Eggen, Head of Norwegian Defence Material Agency, Land […]

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Counter-terrorism forces are to receive a further £4 million over the course of 2018 to cover the cost of last September’s Parsons Green terror attack. The funding follows a previously announced £24 million contribution in response to high profile attacks in London and Manchester last year. In September 2017 a botched improvised explosive devise partially […]

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The UK Chief of Defence Staff has reinforced a commitment to stronger defence ties with Australia after a series of meetings with senior officials. During a visit to the country, Sir Stuart Peach met his Australian counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin AC, to discuss how both countries’ Armed Forces can work together on a number […]

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Following Rolls-Royce announcement last week that its marine division is up for sale, there is much speculation in the industry about who might acquire it and whether it will turn out to be a winning strategy for the engineering group, which is currently being restructured. Since Warren East took over as CEO of Rolls-Royce in […]

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