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 ...
August 4, 2026
Maritime - Navantia UK's Seahorse Barge Highlights the Value of Local Supply Chain Expertise
The delivery of the Seahorse transport barge at Methil – designed with Scottish naval architecture expertise and built on budget
August 3, 2026
Land - BAE Systems Reports £84 Billion Order Backlog and Upgraded Guidance as Global Defence Spending Drives Record Performance
BAE Systems’ strongest first-half results in years – with sales up 9%, a record order backlog and full-year guidance raised
