Defence Nexus

Rethinking the P-8's data challenges

"It's a bit of a matrix management job; you get a programme coming in from the side saying, ‘can I have a bit of everything, please? And by the way, I'd like to do it my own way…’

UK boosts air defences as Europe looks to Ukraine’s skies

The UK is reinforcing its air defences with six new Land Ceptor systems from European firm MBDA, to be delivered over three years. The systems will form part of Sky Sabre, a system capable of intercepting cruise missiles, aircraft and drones, the Ministry of Defence said.  “It is hugely accurate,

Lockheed unit wins $43M to equip Black Hawks with drones

The initial contract will see the airframe and digital backbone of the helicopter upgraded to accommodate UAS integration.

UK eyes "system of systems" GBAD overhaul, seeks integration help

"... will also consider novel weapons, where they are effective and sufficiently mature”

MoD allocates £168m for fresh IT service desk deal

Contract provider supports one of the “largest and most diverse networks in Europe"

Ukraine's drone makers call on Zelensky to lift export ban

* Ukraine's defense industry wants to export its tech, especially drones, to allies, arguing it's vital for their economy and Europe. * The country's defense sector had around $2 billion in surplus production capacity last year. * Lifting the ban created risks of sabotage but could secure