Defence businesses have been urged to join forces within a new group to strengthen the industry in the South Central area. They were told that the South Central Regional Defence & Security Cluster (SCRDSC) will deliver tangible benefits rather than being a ‘talking shop’. The comments came in the latest podcast by ...
The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, has formally launched the ‘Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms’ (LEAP) initiative to develop advanced air defence systems designed to protect NATO airspace. Announced on 20 February 2026 during the European Group of Five (E5) meeting in Krakow, LEAP ...
The United Kingdom and Australia have significantly deepened their industrial ties following the Australia–UK Defence Industry Dialogue (AUKDID) held on 23 February 2026. Hosted by the UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, and his Australian counterpart, Pat Conroy MP, the forum served as a critical platform ...
Frankenburg Technologies has announced the successful closure of a €30 million Series A funding round, led by Plural with participation from SmartCap, aimed at establishing Europe’s next-generation missile manufacturing capacity. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to €40 million and marks a significant milestone in the effort to ...
April 10, 2026
Air - Astroscale UK Advances MoD Orpheus Mission Following Critical Design Milestone
Astroscale UK has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Ministry of Defence’s Orpheus mission,
April 10, 2026
Air - UK Army Receives Initial H145 Jupiter Helicopters Under Accelerated Procurement
The British Army has reached a significant operational milestone with the delivery of the first two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC
