Babcock International Group has reached two critical milestones in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate programme, underscoring the industrial momentum at its Rosyth facility in Scotland. The dual achieveme, tcomprising the ceremonial steel cut for HMS Bulldog and the rollout of HMS Active, highlights the ...
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 ...
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,
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,
