Plans to deliver jobs across the UK by unlocking the full economic potential of Britain’s defence sector have been unveiled. Recommendations from the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will outline key steps – including developing regional Defence Growth Deals – to ensure that working people benefit from the government’s move ...
New paper reveals how the lives of defence personnel in the UK can be improved into the 2030s according to a group of Serving Personnel, veterans, academics and industry partners convened by Sodexo. Research by leading food and facilities management services provider, Sodexo, has sought to address growing concerns regarding the ...
Construction has started on a new 50-bedroom Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) awarded a £12M contract to modular construction specialist Reds10 and the start of work was marked at a recent groundbreaking ceremony. The contract was awarded through the £1Bn Single ...
The new global HQ opened last week in a significant milestone for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a joint initiative between the UK, Japan and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The facility will host the GCAP International Government Organisation (GIGO) and a joint venture company, called Edgewing, ...
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
