Which company will secure a major contract for UK's missile defense upgrades by end of 2025?
BAE Systems • 25%
Lockheed Martin • 25%
Raytheon • 25%
Other • 25%
Announcements from UK Ministry of Defence or press releases from defense contractors
NATO Urges UK to Boost Air and Missile Defense Spending Amid 15-Year Ballistic Missile Threats, Says Sunday Times Investigation
Jan 5, 2025, 08:26 AM
NATO is urging the UK to significantly increase its spending on air and missile defense in response to growing concerns over ballistic missile threats. A recent investigation by The Sunday Times highlights vulnerabilities in the UK's defense systems, indicating that British cities and military outposts could face attacks from anywhere within the next 15 years. The investigation raises alarms about gaps in the UK's ballistic missile defense capabilities, with specific concerns regarding the Navy's readiness against threats from groups such as the Houthis. Experts involved in the review of the UK's Strategic Defence Review (SDR) have expressed worries about these deficiencies, emphasizing the need for enhanced military preparedness.
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BAE Systems • 25%
Other • 25%
Raytheon Technologies • 25%
Lockheed Martin • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Raytheon Technologies • 25%
Lockheed Martin • 25%
Other • 25%
Boeing • 25%
Additional Tomahawk missiles • 25%
Ballistic missile defense systems • 25%
Hypersonic missiles • 25%
Other missile technology • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Raytheon Technologies • 25%
Lockheed Martin • 25%
Other contractor • 25%
Northrop Grumman • 25%
Mitsubishi Electric • 25%
Other • 25%
RTX Corporation • 25%
Joint venture • 25%
Raytheon Technologies • 25%
Northrop Grumman • 25%
Other • 25%
Lockheed Martin • 25%
Raytheon • 25%
Boeing • 25%
Lockheed Martin • 25%
Other • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Naval Defense • 25%
Other • 25%
Cyber Defense • 25%
Air Defense • 25%