A historic milestone has been reached in the UK’s submarine programme, with His Majesty The King commissioning HMS Agamemnon into the Royal Navy at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness. The ceremony also marked the conferral of Royal Port status on Barrow, underlining its role as the centre of the nation’s submarine ...
Investment in new infrastructure at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire is improving living standards for junior soldiers while enhancing operational sustainability across the Army estate. A new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block is nearing completion, providing 69 en-suite bedspaces with communal kitchens, dining areas, utility rooms, storage, and lounges. The building integrates ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced a new alliance with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult to expand the UK’s defence manufacturing base and strengthen supply chains against emerging global threats. The alliance forms part of the newly published Defence Industrial Strategy, which sets out plans to unlock innovation and productivity ...
The Ministry of Defence has signed a new strategic partnership with Palantir to accelerate the development of AI-driven defence technology, secure investment, and support the UK’s Defence Industrial Strategy. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the arrangement during a meeting in London with Palantir Chief Executive Alex Karp earlier this month. The ...
June 10, 2026
Homeland - Universities & Colleges Awarded Investment Boost to Strengthen Future Defence Sector
Twenty-four Universities across England have been awarded a share of £80 million – to offer up to 2,500 student places,
June 10, 2026
Homeland - Defence Spending Set to Favour British Business
Ministers look set to use national security exemptions to direct billions in new defence spending towards British companies – a
