The head of the UK’s armed forces has issued his starkest assessment yet of the threat facing Britain, warning that the country is living through its most dangerous period since the Cold War and that the military must be ready for sustained, long-term conflict rather than short, contained operations. Sir Richard ...
Leading drone advisory firm Drone Major has announced an exclusive partnership with defence photonics company olee.space to bring a first-of-its-kind high-power laser counter-drone system to the UK, US and EU markets, in a move that has significant implications for both Critical National Infrastructure protection and the domestic defence supply chain. The ...
UTAC Special Vehicles has produced its 1,000th armoured vehicle at its headquarters at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, a milestone that marks more than a decade of sustained capability development in civilian armoured vehicle engineering, integration and production at one of the UK’s most technically advanced automotive facilities. The achievement is ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that shipbuilding has been designated a priority sector for reform under the Procurement Act 2023, in a move that signals a significant shift in how defence contracts will be awarded to British yards, boatyards and maritime businesses. Defence Minister Luke Pollard made the announcement ...
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
