The UK and France have reaffirmed their commitment to European security and support for Ukraine as senior military leaders from both nations convened in London for high-level defence talks. The UK-France All Military Chiefs meeting, now in its third year, comes at a critical moment for European defence, with both nations ...
Germany’s Bundesrat has approved a landmark defence and infrastructure spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros to modernise the country’s armed forces and boost national security. The legislation, which amends Germany’s constitutionally enshrined fiscal rules, will enable the government to significantly increase military spending while also creating a €500 billion ...
BAE Systems and Repkon USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and manufacture of advanced munitions. The wide-ranging agreement will see the two companies work together to explore ways to improve the range, precision and performance of ammunition. By facilitating the sharing technology and manufacturing expertise, the companies’ ...
In the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a significant increase in defence spending, allocating an additional £2.2Bn for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This move aims to bolster the UK’s national security and stimulate economic growth, presenting substantial opportunities for defence suppliers across the country. The newly announced funds will focus ...
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
