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 ...
The UK has confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoons will deploy to Poland to support NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission in response to escalating Russian airspace violations. The move follows a major incident in which Russian drones crossed into Polish territory, the most serious breach of NATO airspace to date, as ...
June 16, 2026
Homeland - Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster Launches
Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed
June 16, 2026
Land - Finnish Armoured Vehicle Output to Scale Rapidly as Valmet Automotive Expands Patria Partnership
Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive has signed a new multi-year agreement with Patria to significantly scale production of the Patria
