Ukrspecsystems, one of Ukraine’s primary manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has officially inaugurated a new production facility in Suffolk, marking a significant expansion of the United Kingdom’s defence industrial capacity and its strategic partnership with Kyiv. The £200 million investment involves the establishment of a manufacturing plant in Mildenhall ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has reached a pivotal juncture in its logistics transformation strategy with the award of a £113 million contract to the Digital Allies consortium, comprising PA Consulting and Accenture. This contract, focused on Defence Logistics Information Services (DLIS), represents the third and final major procurement within the ...
Babcock International Group has reached two significant production milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate programme, underscoring the industrial momentum at its Rosyth facility. On 24 February 2026, the company celebrated the ceremonial steel cut for HMS Bulldog, the fourth of five planned vessels, alongside the official ...
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has launched Phase 3 (Cycle 7) of Innovation Support to Operations – looking for tech that can be developed fast and scaled at pace. This competition is seeking cost competitive, innovative solutions across seven new challenge areas. Proposals are expected to request up to £350,000 (excluding VAT). ...
April 14, 2026
Land - Leonardo and Uplift360 Partner to Secure Sovereign Supply of Critical Materials
Leonardo has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based advanced materials scale-up Uplift360 to accelerate the recycling and reuse of military-grade
April 13, 2026
Air - GCAP Agency Awards £686m International Contract to Edgewing
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has reached a definitive milestone with the award of its first joint international contract,
