AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering and nuclear services firm, has entered into a strategic teaming agreement with Anduril UK to accelerate the development and deployment of sovereign autonomous aircraft for the British Armed Forces. This collaboration, announced on 17 February 2026, focuses on addressing the regulatory, safety, and assurance challenges inherent ...
The United Kingdom has completed the handover of the final modernised medical rehabilitation ward to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Project Renovator. This two-year collaborative initiative, led by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Defence Medical Services (DMS), represents a concentrated effort to bolster ...
The British Army has accelerated the procurement of the SONUS Acoustic Weapon Locating System, awarding an £18.3 million contract to Leonardo UK five years ahead of its original schedule. This fast-tracked acquisition, managed by the Land ISTAR Team in coordination with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and Task Force RAPSTONE, ...
Debate around UK defence readiness often centres on funding levels and future spending commitments. Recent discussions about a significant gap in defence funding have sharpened that focus, raising questions about affordability, programme prioritisation, and long-term ambition. These issues matter, but they do not on their own define readiness. In practice, readiness ...