Ministry of Defence News

Soldiers in the Royal Logistic Corps are to get a boost to their driving skills thanks to a hi-tech virtual training computer package, which will test their ability to cope under fire. Under a contract potentially worth some £2M the Joint Combat Operation Virtual Environment (JCOVE) uses the commercial ‘serious Continue Reading

A multi-million pound deal between the Ministry of Defence and UK research establishment QinetiQ has secured the support and expertise needed to ensure the continued operation of the current submarine fleet and the development of technology for future generations it was confirmed today, Wednesday 3 September 2008. In the 15-year Continue Reading

A new £2 billion 15-year partnering agreement between the MOD and BAE Systems Land Systems Munitions guaranteeing the future supply of the Armed Forces’ small arms and medium calibre ammunition was signed today. The new agreement with BAE Systems LSM covers around 80 per cent of the munitions used by Continue Reading

Mini-vehicles poised for battle:Flying saucers, buggies and miniature helicopters descend on Salisbury plain for MoD competition A range of mini-vehicles that could help give UK forces the battle-winning edge on operations are set to take part in the final of a major MoD science and technology competition. The "Grand Challenge", Continue Reading

Plans for a major new defence centre in North Wiltshire have been given the green light today by Defence Minister Derek Twigg. The project, known as ‘Corsham09’, will accommodate 2,200 Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) personnel and their industry partners on the Basil Hill site in Corsham.

  A total of 136 members of the Armed Forces and one MOD civilian have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 25 July 2008. The full list, which recognises service on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, former Yugoslavia and national operations for the period 31 October Continue Reading