Published 24 July 2024 DE&S has ordered a significant number of Thales UK's Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) for UK Armed Forces. The order, worth £176 million, will equip current and future short-range air defence capabilities including the British Army’s Stormer combat vehicles and Royal Navy’s Martlet [...] The post DE&S orders more Lightweight Multirole Missiles for UK Armed Forces appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 23 July 2024 Engineers from 31 Squadron have completed the build and initial testing of a second Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), prior to further test and evaluation which will be led by 56 Squadron over the coming months. The RAF, working [...] The post UK Protector fleet grows as trials continue appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 22 July 2024 The UK will be able to deliver battle-winning complex weapons to the Armed Forces faster thanks to a £6.5 billion planned investment in UK industry by the MOD. The 10-year Portfolio Management Agreement 2 (PMA2) with MBDA represents the renewal of a [...] The post Battle-winning complex weapons for UK Armed Forces secured for another decade appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 19 July 2024 The final Vahana workboats have been delivered to the Royal Navy. As part of a £48 million contract we awarded to Dorset-based Atlas Elektronik (AEUK) to replace outdated vessels, the fleet used for diving, surveying, and training operations is now complete. Constructed [...] The post Final Vahana Workboats delivered to complete Royal Navy fleet appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 18 July 2024 Our CEO, Andy Start, has reflected on his attendance at the Washington DC summit with heads of government of the 32 members of NATO, including new UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden, and the European Union. [...] The post DE&S CEO Andy Start at NATO 75 appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 18 July 2024 Providing the UK Armed Forces with the edge is often about identifying potential solutions to complex problems. Exploiting the Futures Lab access to bespoke teams of industry and academic experts can make a real-world difference.   The world has changed. And [...] The post DE&S Futures Lab – helping to drive projects forward appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 12 July 2024 Congratulations to Ebi Cole, Chief of Staff in the Remotely Piloted Air Systems / Uncrewed Air Systems and Denene Burton, Operations Manager in CBRN, at Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S), who each received a notable diversity and inclusion Recognition Award during this [...] The post Special recognition awards presented to DE&S colleagues during diversity and inclusion programme celebrations appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 26 June 2024 His Majesty  The King has appointed our CEO, Andy Start, as the Reserves Forces Honorary Colonel of 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery. Andy, who is also the UK's National Armaments Director, is a member of the Defence Board and a Co-Chair of the Defence Suppliers [...] The post DE&S CEO Andy Start appointed Honorary Colonel appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 15 June 2024 The 2024 King’s Birthday Honours, published today recognises 13 of DE&S people for their service to UK defence. A total of eight military and five civilian staff will receive awards for their outstanding service to UK defence, including crucial contributions made in [...] The post DE&S staff recognised for services to defence in King’s Birthday Honours list appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more

Published 7 June 2024 Eighty years ago, the forerunner to the defence equipment & support organisation we are today played a crucial role in planning the logistics, supply and support for the Normandy Landings. The Ministry of Supply managed and made several major contributions in Operation Overlord, without [...] The post Arming the Allies and fuelling the front: The Ministry of Supply and D-Day appeared first on Defence Equipment & Support ..read more