A significant infrastructure project has begun at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, where new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) is under construction to improve facilities for army personnel. The development will deliver three new blocks, providing 315 en-suite bedspaces: 242 for Junior Ranks, 47 for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and 26 for Junior ...
The UK defence sector has secured unprecedented levels of foreign direct investment over the past year, with more than £1.4 billion committed since July 2024. This surge in capital has reinforced the UK’s position as a leading hub for defence innovation and manufacturing, while underpinning more than 1,700 new jobs ...
Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Scottish economy following Norway’s decision to select Glasgow-built warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Scotland for years to come. The UK will supply Norway with Type 26 frigates in a historic deal worth £10 billion, cementing Scotland’s position ...
A major win for UK industry’: Defence industry representatives hail new MOD scheme to create defence inward investment. Industry representatives have lauded the announcement by the Government’s new Defence Industrial Strategy to create a new scheme to drive UK economic growth through a defence inward investment scheme when buying defence equipment ...