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 ...
Previous articles from UM Labs have discussed the importance of securing real-time communication on IP networks and applying those principles to IoT security. The Metaverse pushes those security needs to the limit by adding complexity to edge devices, to the protocols used and to the content delivered. How can Metaverse ...
Construction has officially commenced on a new solar array at Weeton Barracks, Lancashire, as part of the British Army’s ongoing efforts to enhance energy resilience and sustainability across its estate. The installation will generate 648 MWh per year, supplying over one-third of the site’s energy needs and reducing reliance on ...
Robot dogs that can defuse explosives are set to revolutionise bomb disposal operations and significantly reduce the risk to military personnel, whether operating in the UK or overseas. A new live trial led by Ministry of Defence scientists has seen advanced robotic systems, including robot dogs, successfully detecting, and defusing bomb ...
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
