Applied Intuition UK has been selected by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to spearhead the ‘Software Defined Swarms’ programme. The contract award, announced on 12 February 2026, marks the commencement of the first phase of an initiative designed to deliver a comprehensive autonomy test bed for ground-launched, near-surface ...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed a significant escalation of the United Kingdom’s military commitment to the Arctic and High North, responding to heightened regional security concerns. Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the number of British personnel deployed to Norway will double over the next three years, rising ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed a significant investment in tactical communications by awarding a contract worth up to £86 million to BlackTree Technologies, a UK-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This agreement focuses on the procurement and delivery of the Dismounted Data System (DDS), a comprehensive suite of ...
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant restructuring of the United Kingdom’s apprenticeship framework, aimed at accelerating the development of skilled personnel for major industrial and defence projects. Under the new reforms, the administrative process for updating apprenticeship standards and developing specialised short courses will be reduced ...
April 7, 2026
Air - UK Announces £100m Air Defence Allocation to Support Ukrainian Infrastructure
The UK government has announced an urgent allocation of an additional £100 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, marking
April 7, 2026
Homeland - DPRTE 2026: A Defining Moment for UK Defence Procurement
Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant
