Defence manufacturing operates under a level of scrutiny few other industries experience. Production delays do not simply affect commercial outcomes – they can directly impact operational readiness. From armoured vehicle components to avionics systems, the movement of defence equipment demands precision, security and speed. When critical parts fail to arrive on ...
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fundamental transition in its financial and acquisition strategy, moving away from conventional annual budgeting towards a structured 10-year Defence Investment Plan. This policy shift, detailed during a recent Defence Committee session on the MoD Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25, coincides with the opening ...
The Ministry of Defence has intensified its strategic engagement with Gulf partners by convening a high-level assembly of UK defence industry leaders to address escalating security threats from Iran. Last week, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard, alongside National Armaments Director Rupert Pearce, hosted representatives from 13 prominent ...
Europe is living through heightened complexity and could be at the brink of a polycrisis. The continent’s export-led model is under strain, squeezed between China’s industrial policy and a more transactional United States. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings back hard security, and hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure have become routine. ...
May 11, 2026
How Veolia can create a more efficient water management system for the defence sector
As global resources become increasingly scarce due to climate change, the defence sector must develop resilient, sustainable supply chains and
May 8, 2026
SHDF Wave 2.2: Delivering energy efficient homes in Thurrock
Mears was awarded the contract for the SHDF (Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) Wave 2.2 retrofit project in Thurrock, valued at
