As The Strategy for Defence Infrastructure 2015-2030 is underway, to achieve the vision of affordable and optimised defence estates, the accommodation and facilities on the remaining sites will become an increasingly key component of ‘the offer’ to the armed forces. Andy Mighall, Regional Manager for landscape contractor Gavin Jones, comments: “We ...
The UK defence industry is at a pivotal moment. As the Director-General of Make UK Defence, I’ve seen first hand how critical our manufacturing capabilities are to national security. In my 30 years in the defence and security industry, I believe we are approaching an historic moment for the industry ...
The UK government has announced a landmark £1.6Bn deal to supply 5,000 advanced air defence missiles to Ukraine, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to global security while creating 200 new jobs and sustaining hundreds more in Northern Ireland. Boost for UK Defence Industry The contract, the largest ever awarded to Thales in Belfast, ...
In a time marked by escalating global tensions and unpredictable geopolitical shifts, the United Kingdom has embarked on a significant transformation of its defence strategy. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent announcement to elevate defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027, with aspirations of reaching 3% in the subsequent ...
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
