Emma Fitzgerald, UK and Ireland defence director at AECOM, explains how making sustainable changes to the defence sector estate can help it boost resilience and re-invest in capacity on the road to net zero. ‘Adapt to win’ is a mantra adopted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) across its operations. As ...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) provides a collaborative platform for innovative companies to pitch their businesses and novel technologies to investors. Running for a sixth consecutive year, the DASA Investment Showcase was held in London in November 2024. The event saw twelve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) present their ...
“National security is the foundation for growth” – Defence Secretary launches new strategy to boost UK jobs and growth. UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new defence industrial strategy that will drive economic growth, boost British jobs and strengthen national security. Defence Secretary, John Healey has ...
Construction has begun on HMS Sheffield – a new warfare ship for the Royal Navy, and will be one of the world’s most advanced warships. Nearly 2,000 jobs and apprenticeships will be supported through the production of Type 26 frigates, providing valuable employment opportunities for skilled workers and apprentices in Scotland. ...