The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has developed a new digital messaging standard designed to dramatically accelerate how military forces detect, identify and engage targets on the battlefield – and is preparing to release it to industry next month. AIM – Assured Intent Messaging – enables sensors, uncrewed platforms, weapons ...
QinetiQ-led Team Elaris has been awarded a £6 million Ministry of Defence contract to develop a deployable solution for enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) — a terrestrially based alternative to satellite navigation that can operate in environments where GPS signals are jammed or spoofed. The two-year Urgent Compass programme will produce a ...
The Ministry of Defence awarded 4,130 new procurement contracts between 5 July 2024 and 23 April 2026, with 3,680 – equating to 89% – going to UK-located or UK-headquartered companies, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard has confirmed. The figures, released in response to a parliamentary question from MP ...
The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union’s €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility for Ukraine – a move that would open up significant defence contract opportunities for British industry while deepening the UK’s post-Brexit security alignment with Europe. Negotiations are expected to begin in ...
May 11, 2026
Maritime - NATO naval chiefs convene at Northwood to chart future maritime force
NATO’s maritime command leadership has met at the Allied Maritime Command headquarters at Northwood, hosted by the Royal Navy, in
May 11, 2026
Land - Saab UK Hits 100th Giraffe 1X Radar Milestone and Opens New Testing Facility
Saab UK has completed its 100th Giraffe 1X radar system at its Fareham Campus, marking a significant production milestone for
