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General Dynamics UK innovates with SV armour to protect soldiers against latest threats

On the eve of the International Armoured Vehicles conference in Farnborough, General Dynamics UK has announced that the new modular armour system for the British Army’s Specialist Vehicle (SV) family already meets the most demanding STANAG levels for mine protection, following a series of blast trials conducted at Otterburn ranges in Northumberland.

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Watchkeeper to be key pillar of Anglo-French defence cooperation

The largest tactical unmanned air system (UAS) in Europe was today announced as a key pillar of a broad Anglo-French defence cooperation in the field of UAS as the French Government confirmed its interest in working with the UK to develop Thales UK’s Watchkeeper.

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Construction of Second Carrier Begins at BAE Systems in Portsmouth

Production on HMS PRINCE OF WALES, the second Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier, has started today at BAE Systems in Portsmouth Naval Base – the future home of the Queen Elizabeth Class.

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Rolls-Royce delivers milestone Typhoon engine

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has reached two significant milestones on the EJ200 engine programme, the power behind the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

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BAE Systems new structural battery

Scientists at BAE Systems have successfully demonstrated the most radical method of storing electricity since the invention of batteries over 200 years ago.

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The Apache in the Spotlight

As HRH Prince Harry graduates as a Co-pilot Gunner, take a look at the incredible machine he’ll be flying.

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