Britain’s defence industry has received yet another boost with the news that 700 high-skilled jobs are set to be created by European defence company MBDA at its site in Bolton, following a £200M investment. This is the latest win for the UK’s leading defence and advanced manufacturing sectors and also represents ...
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for a new MOD office within the Talbot Gateway redevelopment in Blackpool. The regeneration programme sees Blackpool Council working with development partner Muse Places and construction company VINCI Building on the new 53,000 sq. ft MOD building which will hold up to 1,100 staff from Defence ...
Babcock International Group has been awarded a c£70m contract to deliver new infrastructure facilities as part of a £300m defence contract secured by Ascent Flying Training (Ascent) to deliver the Future ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) and Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS) programme. Babcock will manage the build of ...
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 ...
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
