The resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey has laid bare a serious fault line in the government’s approach to defence funding, with warnings from senior Labour figures that the current trajectory poses real risks, not just to military readiness, but to the industrial programmes the supply chain depends on. Speaking to ...
Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed to connect the region’s SMEs, advanced manufacturers, tech innovators, and universities directly to MoD programmes, tenders, and supply chain opportunities. Unveiled in Wakefield and backed by the Ministry of Defence through ...
Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive has signed a new multi-year agreement with Patria to significantly scale production of the Patria 6×6 armoured vehicle at its Uusikaupunki plant, with capacity set to reach hundreds of vehicles per year by early 2027. The deal builds on an initial agreement signed in December 2025, ...
Net Zero and sustainability go hand-in-hand with the defence sector’s priority of keeping people safe. Modernising defence infrastructure and making it ready for escalating climate challenges will make the sector truly resilient. With the Ministry of Defence (MOD) committing to an ambitious decarbonisation strategy, a multi-faceted, holistic approach that addresses every ...
July 31, 2026
Homeland - British Army Selects Tekever AR5 in Up to £400 Million Project Corvus Contract to Replace Watchkeeper
The selection of Tekever’s AR5 drone for the British Army’s next-generation battlefield surveillance capability signals a significant step in UK
July 31, 2026
Maritime - £8.4 Billion Dreadnought Investment Confirmed as Prime Minister Sets Out Vision for Defence as Engine of Regional Growth
The largest single tranche of nuclear submarine investment announced under this government will support tens of thousands of jobs, 22,000
