Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant yet. From standing-room keynote sessions to a buzzing exhibition floor and knowledge zones alive with focused discussion, this year’s event captured something of the moment we are in: a defence ...
UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security The UK Ministry of Defence and the Irish Department of Defence have formally signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation in response to evolving regional security challenges. Signed by the Secretary ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of the first new-build service family housing project in nearly a decade, marking a significant strategic shift in the management and modernisation of the UK’s defence estate. Enabling works are currently underway for 265 new-build military family properties at RAF Brize Norton ...
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has commenced construction on a new £3.9 million solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks, marking a significant milestone in the British Army’s ongoing decarbonisation efforts. This project is delivered under the auspices of Project Prometheus, a strategic initiative designed to bolster the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) ...
June 5, 2026
Land - UTAC Special Vehicles Produces Its 1,000th Armoured Vehicle at Millbrook
UTAC Special Vehicles has produced its 1,000th armoured vehicle at its headquarters at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, a milestone
June 4, 2026
Maritime - Shipbuilding Named Priority Sector Under Procurement Act Reforms
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that shipbuilding has been designated a priority sector for reform under the Procurement
