#Ministry of Defence

Airbus reaffirms its pledge to open Britain’s first new helicopter factory

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Airbus has reiterated its promise to establish the first new helicopter production facility in Britain in decades. The company's commitment is contingent upon winning a £1.1 billion contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to build a new generation of helicopters, replacing the country's ageing fleet of...

Unlocking Your Future with the Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship Scheme

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The Defence STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) Scheme is a brand-new opportunity from the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD), poised to pave the way for those eager to kick-start their careers while making meaningful contributions to the country's national security. Forging Careers in the Dynamic...

DragonFire – Britain test fires its high-energy laser

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The MoD ( Ministry of Defence ) has revealed that it has successfully test-fired the country's first long-range laser-directed energy weapon (LDEW). The agency announced that the high-powered laser, named DragonFire, was tested last month, October 17, in Wiltshire at its Porton Down science park test range. ...