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UK Launches Funding to Boost Nuclear Defense, Energy Industry

The United Kingdom has launched a new effort to strengthen its defense and civil nuclear industry.  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged a $963 million investment to build a skilled workforce to fill 40,000 new jobs in the nuclear sector by 2030. The government is working with industry leaders such as Babcock, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and EDF...

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BAE, ASC to Build Australia’s Fleet of Sovereign Nuclear-Powered Submarines; Charles Woodburn Quoted

BAE Systems is collaborating with ASC to deliver Australia’s sovereign nuclear-powered submarines. The Australian government selected the two companies to build a fleet of advanced attack submarines under its AUKUS security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, BAE and ASC will combine their skills, expertise and capabilities to produce...

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US Clears $2.2B Bahrain Purchase of Abrams Main Battle Tanks

The U.S. Department of State has approved the government of Bahrain’s request to purchase Abrams main battle tanks for an estimated $2.2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the procurement includes 50 M1A2 System Enhancement Program version 3 tanks, four M88A2 Hercules combat recovery vehicles and eight M1150 assault breacher vehicles. Other related items...

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GDMS Appoints Chris Burrows as Tactical Communication, Information Systems VP for UK

General Dynamics Mission Systems has named Chris Burrows as vice president of tactical communication and information systems in the United Kingdom. Burrows announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post. He was promoted to the role after more than two years of serving GDMS as a senior commercial director. Before joining GDMS in November 2021, he...

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QinetiQ US Appoints Andrew DelFavero as Capture Management VP

QinetiQ US has named Andrew DelFavero as vice president for capture management. DelFavero, who brings over two decades of business development, capture strategy and project management experience, announced the appointment on social media. According to his LinkedIn profile, DelFavero joined QinetiQ US after nearly two years of serving as Peraton’s senior director of business development....

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Denmark Set to Upgrade CV90 Army Vehicles to Impove Operability

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation and BAE Systems have entered a framework agreement for the repair and maintenance of the Danish Army’s 44 CV90s to upgrade the infantry fighting vehicles’ operability. BAE Systems said the services, worth about $400 million, cover 15 years and include the supply of spare parts. Sweden-based...

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BAE Systems Grows UAS Business With Malloy Aeronautics Purchase

BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics, a Berkshire, U.K.-based manufacturer of all-electric, heavy-lift drones for civilian and military users. Malloy’s drone variations have interchangeable capabilities, offering flexibility, cost-reduction and more secure operations than traditional UAS, BAE said. The company sees the purchase further accelerating Malloy’s drone development to meet global customers’ advanced technology requirements. FalconWorks, the...

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Foreign Suppliers Compete to Supply Romania’s Tracked IFVs, Howitzers

Several foreign suppliers are competing for Romania’s projected procurement of tracked infantry fighting vehicles and howitzers in 2024. Bucharest’s plan calls for purchasing up to 298 IFVs worth about $3.3 billion and 54 self-propelled 155 mm howitzers with related equipment valued at $920 million. The government expects to increase defense spending for the year by...

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Leonardo, BAE Engineers Conduct More Integration Work on Typhoon-Bound Radar System

Leonardo DRS and BAE Systems engineers have installed a prototype of the European Common Radar System Mark 2 radar on a test aircraft ahead of the system’s test flight on the Eurofighter Typhoon. The ECRS Mk2’s multifunctional array will enable the Typhoon to detect, identify and track multiple air and ground targets and engage in...

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BAE To Upgrade Mk 45 Naval Gun Systems on Australian Frigates

BAE Systems has received a contract to upgrade the Mk 45 naval gun systems on the Royal Australian Navy‘s Anzac-class frigates. It said the modernization effort will address the gun system’s obsolescence issues and extend its operating life. Under the agreement, the company will implement the Common Control System upgrade package to replace electronics on...

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