A new UK-EU Security & Defence Partnership has been agreed, creating a strong basis to strengthen dialogue and co-operation. This Partnership reflects shared geography, history, interests and values, and the fact that the UK and the EU are both significant international actors with strong defence and security capabilities and expertise. The ...
Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded three contracts with a combined value of over £1Bn by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide maritime services for the Royal Navy. The contracts, which replace existing services and expand into new capabilities will commence later this year. Serco ...
In the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves reaffirmed the government’s commitment to defence modernisation with the UK Defence Innovation Fund (UKDI) allocating £400m to accelerate defence spending 1. The investment isn’t just about boosting military spending though, says Karim Budabuss, Director – Grant Advisory at ForrestBrown. It signals a broader ambition ...
A new report has revealed that companies funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) have generated nearly £1Bn in economic value and created over 1,800 jobs across the UK. The independent research, conducted by Beauhurst, demonstrates how DASA’s support for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is delivering significant benefits for both national ...
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
