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Becrypt’s portfolio includes systems for secure operations, protected collaborations, secure data transfer, and mobile device management platforms tailored for UK Defence multi-domain integration.

Mentioned as: UK DefenceOrg RelationshipMar 11, 2026Leonardo acquisisce Becrypt per rafforzare la cybersecurity

The GSOA webinar “Securing the Future: Satellite Communications for Defence & Security” was moderated by Paul Wells of the UK Ministry of Defence and included panelists from ST Engineering iDirect, SES, MDA Space, and Global Invacom.

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceTechnical ProductFeb 4, 2026Operational resilience is the new gold standard in defence SatCom

The UK Ministry of Defence successfully trialed technology from this collaboration as part of the Skynet 5 and Skynet 6 satcomms projects.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralOct 20, 2025EU wants UK participation in IRIS2

The South Australian Government supports industry through activities such as delegations to the UK and meetings with key UK Defence personnel.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralSep 3, 2025New SA Defence landing pad in London

The UK Armed Forces became the first customer to use Saab’s instrumented UAV service for live training scenarios.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralDec 3, 2024Saab reveals UAV live training developments during I/ITSEC in Florida

Interception of the supersonic V-2 missiles during World War II was impossible for the British military.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralOct 14, 2024Ronald Reagan and a goal far, far away: Star Wars and the Strategic Defense Initiative in Simi Valley

The UK Ministry of Defence awarded contracts to Lockheed Martin and Rhea Group earlier 2024 to develop satellite control systems for the ISTARI constellation.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJul 17, 2024LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche

Through Project Tyche, the UK Ministry of Defence seeks to learn how to use information gathered in low-Earth orbit for security and dual-use purposes.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralJul 17, 2024LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche

Amentum is eligible to bid for contracts that will deliver a comprehensive suite of services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJun 17, 2024Amentum to deliver hypersonic tech & capabilities to UK Ministry of Defence

The U.K. Ministry of Defence selected L3Harris Technologies for an $18,000,000 contract to deliver up to 50 T4 explosive ordnance disposal robots.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipMay 13, 2024UK MOD selects L3Harris T4 eobots for explosive ordnance disposal missions

MAIAR provides experience and expertise in delivering operational capabilities to UK Defence customers.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralMar 11, 2024MAIAR, Ursa Space Partner to Accelerate Geospatial Analytics for UK Defence

The UK Defence Drone Strategy will receive at least £4.5 billion of investment over the next decade to accelerate access to uncrewed systems for the UK Armed Forces.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative PlanFeb 25, 2024New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces

Rapidly developing and upgrading uncrewed systems will be crucial for gaining battlefield advantage for the UK Armed Forces.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralFeb 25, 2024New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces

The new approach will deliver uncrewed systems at pace to British Armed Forces personnel.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralFeb 25, 2024New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces

UK Strategic Command will integrate the uncrewed systems approach of the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralFeb 25, 2024New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces

The strategy will enable rapid experimentation, testing, and evaluation of uncrewed platforms for the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.

Mentioned as: British ArmyTechnical ProductFeb 25, 2024New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces

The U.K. Ministry of Defence awarded contracts to Lockheed Martin and Rhea Group to develop satellite control systems for the ISTARI remote-sensing constellation.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralFeb 19, 2024UK selects vendors to develop ground systems for military constellation

In September 2023, Spectra Group received an $8,000,000 order from the UK Ministry of Defence to equip three UK divisions with Comtech’s COMET systems.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipNov 12, 2023Comtech receives million$$ order from Spectra Group

The SDSC will provide post-design services to the UK Ministry of Defence and its future service providers to support the transition from SKYNET 5 towards a MOD-owned contractor-operated system under SKYNET 6.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative PlanOct 30, 2023Airbus Awarded Contract for UK’s Military SatCom System

David Sandy will lead Aerospace UK’s work with the UK Ministry of Defence and the UK Space Agency to support decision-making and to deliver value within the space environment.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative PlanMay 18, 2023Aerospace Corporation UK Ltd names former UK MoD Space Directorate Chief as Managing Director
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