At the opening of the DPRTE 2026 conference in Farnborough, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP detailed a comprehensive strategy to align UK defence procurement with “warfighting readiness” while positioning the sector as a primary engine for national economic growth. Central to this agenda is a significant ...
International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has partnered with strategic business network the D Group to launch a new report setting out the structural, financial and cultural changes required to ensure the UK’s defence infrastructure is fit for an increasingly volatile global environment. ‘Building defence for the long term’ asserts that achieving ...
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a comprehensive strategic framework designed to integrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more deeply into the UK’s defence industrial base. Published on 24 March 2026, the department’s latest update outlines a series of structural reforms and financial commitments intended to position SMEs as a ...
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fundamental transition in its financial and acquisition strategy, moving away from conventional annual budgeting towards a structured 10-year Defence Investment Plan. This policy shift, detailed during a recent Defence Committee session on the MoD Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25, coincides with the opening ...