The UK has signed a new technology sharing agreement with Ukraine that will see British and Ukrainian firms jointly develop and manufacture advanced military equipment, starting with a new air defence interceptor drone. The initiative is designed to support Ukraine’s defence while creating jobs and growth across the UK supply ...
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK’s largest drone production facility will open in Swindon in 2026, creating 1,000 skilled jobs and strengthening Britain’s sovereign defence manufacturing base. Operated by Tekever, the new hub will be located in The Spectrum Building, the Grade II* listed landmark designed by Sir ...
The refreshed Defence Industrial Strategy is designed to strengthen the international competitiveness of British defence companies and secure more export sales. The reforms aim to reduce administrative delays and expand financial support, positioning UK firms as reliable suppliers in a growing global market. A central change will allow companies to apply ...
How DASA funding and Dstl support helped transform a deployable antenna concept into critical UK defence space capability. In the vastness of space, a miniaturised satellite about the size of a domestic washing machine unfurls a dish antenna with millimetre precision while delivering a 16-fold increase in area. Within seconds, this compact ...
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
