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 ...
The UK government has announced new measures to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector, ensuring they benefit from the historic increase in defence spending and play a key role in strengthening the nation’s security and economy. As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy, the government will establish ...
April 16, 2025
Land - DPRTE Playback: Opportunities in Infrastructure & Estates
The Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2025 event, held on 26–27 March 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition
March 18, 2025
DPRTE 2025: Shaping the Future of Defence Procurement
With just over a week to go until the UK’s leading defence procurement event, DPRTE 2025, kicks off – this
