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  • Andy Start appointed as DE&S Chief Executive

    The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Andy Start as the new Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) CEO

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 100 extra Boxer vehicles for the British Army

    Boxer armoured vehicle programme boosted to 623 vehicles as joint UK-Germany production begins in Telford, Stockport and Munich

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK to bolster defensive aid to Ukraine with new £100m package

    The new support will include more anti-tank missiles and air defence systems, as well as loitering munitions and non-lethal aid like helmets, body armour and night vision goggles

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs

    The first in a network of new satellites will be designed and built in a new three-year, £22 million contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Challenger 3 tanks reach next milestone

    The most lethal tank in Europe, Challenger 3, is a step closer to entering the battlefield following the steel cut on its more powerful and advanced turret

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New body armour improvements for women in UK Armed Forces

    Defence is continuing to improve the experiences of women in the Armed Forces by rolling out updated combat clothing and body armour.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Exploring GNSS alternatives for weapon systems

    DASA is exploring innovative solutions for military navigation

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  • £1.02 million research funding awarded for robotic chemist project

    Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) is pioneering the use of autonomous mobile robotics within the scientific research laboratory.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Support to Armed Forces community recognised with Gold Award

    The Defence Electronics and Components Agency has once again been recognised for its support to the Armed Forces receiving the ERS Gold Award

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ian's dedication honoured with OBE

    Ian Cole, Business Development Director has been awarded OBE for his outstanding contribution to the community and services to defence

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First steel cut for Royal Navy Type 31 programme

    Steel was today cut for HMS Venturer, the first vessel of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates that will be at the centre of its surface fleet.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK enters next stage of Fleet Solid Support competition

    Contracts have been awarded to four consortia, all of which include significant UK involvement, to develop their bids to build three new Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Royal Navy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £195m contract signed for 13 additional RAF Protectors

    A £195 million contract for a further 13 cutting-edge Protector aircraft has been signed. Defence Minister Jeremy Quin announced the new contract during a visit to GKN Aerospace (GKNA), who are manufacturing key parts of air…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £230m boost for RAF submarine-hunter fleet

    A contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet has been signed with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) creating more than 150 UK jobs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First steel cut for HMS Belfast

    The first steel has been cut for HMS Belfast, the third ship in the Royal Navy’s fleet of next generation Type 26 anti-submarine frigates.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £36 million contract for new MOD Police Patrol Craft

    A £36 million contract has been awarded to Marine Specialised Technology to deliver 18 new police patrol craft for the MOD and Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) Forces.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £274-million training boost for RAF

    Pilots and engineers who operate the UK’s C-17 Globemaster aircraft are to benefit from world-leading interactive training, following a £274-million contract award.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • DE&S-led expertise set to revolutionise development of UK military robotics

    Development of innovative robotic equipment to give the UK military an operational advantage will be accelerated by a specialist organisation.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dstl unveils requirements for future anti-armour capabilities project

    Dstl is working with the British Army, DE&S and industry partners to create the next generation of protection from armoured vehicles and other threats.

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  • DE&S launches new Strategy

    The new strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025 and is our response to the Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government