The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Solid Swivel, a Midlands-based family business, to manufacture and supply specialist anchors and chain cables for the Royal Navy. This agreement marks a significant shift in UK defence procurement by restoring domestic manufacturing capabilities for heavy naval anchors, ending ...
The Ministry of Defence has formally selected Leonardo UK for a £1 billion contract to deliver the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme, a move that solidifies the United Kingdom’s sovereign rotary-wing manufacturing capability. Under the terms of the agreement, Leonardo will supply 23 AW149 helicopters to the UK Armed Forces. ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced the strategic deployment of HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, and a detachment of Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean. This move is designed to bolster British defensive capabilities in the region and support the collective self-defence of allied nations amidst escalating regional tensions. ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully advanced its aerial delivery capabilities through a rapid development project aimed at enhancing the precision and safety of military air drops. The Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) identified a critical requirement for more accurate predictions regarding the descent of personnel ...
April 7, 2026
Homeland - DPRTE 2026: A Defining Moment for UK Defence Procurement
Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant
April 2, 2026
Homeland - UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security
UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security The UK Ministry of Defence and the
