Imagine a world where the backbone of our digital infrastructure is under constant threat. In this world, the security of fibre optic networks becomes paramount. These networks, which form the foundation of our internet, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure, are the silent sentinels of our connected lives. Fibre optic cables, with their ...
A £250M contract to modernise the Royal Navy’s warship and submarine communications has been awarded to Thales UK, securing over 100 high-skilled jobs across Portsmouth, Plymouth, Crawley, Reading, and Bristol. This 10-year Maritime Communications Capability Support (MCCS) contract, awarded by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), represents the largest-ever investment in naval communications ...
Serco has been awarded a £35M subcontract to continue providing satellite tracking and operations support to the US Space Force (USSF) at Oakhanger Telemetry and Command Station (TCS) in Hampshire. The contract, awarded via CACI and prime contractor Five Rivers Analytics, LLC, extends Serco’s involvement at the site for another five ...
Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing a crucial role in the UK’s Defence Industrial Strategy, as Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle MP, visited Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard—the hub of Royal Navy Type 31 frigate production. The visit included a roundtable discussion with Scottish SMEs, highlighting opportunities for ...
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
