The Ministry of Defence has officially launched the £50 million Wales Defence Growth Deal, a strategic initiative designed to establish the nation as a primary UK hub for autonomous technology and uncrewed systems. Signed on 20 February 2026 at Cardiff Castle by Defence Secretary John Healey, Wales First Minister Eluned ...
National and pan-European collaboration, clearer operational needs, faster procurement and aligned financing are essential to enable rapid innovation and scalable deployment. Only through coordinated action and continuous adaptation can Europe out-innovate its adversaries, according to Roland Berger’s Strength Through Innovation report. At the beginning of 2025, Roland Berger published “The defence imperative: ...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully concluded a trial focused on the development of next-generation atomic clock technology, a critical component in the UK’s strategy to establish resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities. The initiative addresses the increasing vulnerability of satellite-based systems, such as GPS, which ...
SatVu, the UK-based thermal intelligence company, has secured a £30 million funding round, bringing its total equity investment to £60 million. This capital injection is intended to accelerate the transition from single-satellite demonstration to the deployment of a multi-satellite constellation, providing persistent, round-the-clock thermal imaging for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ...
April 2, 2026
Homeland - UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security
UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security The UK Ministry of Defence and the
April 2, 2026
Homeland - MOD Initiates £9 Billion Housing Strategy with RAF Brize Norton Development
The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of the first new-build service family housing project in nearly a decade,
