BAE Systems has officially launched “Launchpad,” a flagship technology incubator designed to commercialise dual-use innovations by spinning them into independent start-ups. This initiative directly supports the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy, which emphasises the rapid transition of military-grade technology into scalable commercial ventures to support national economic growth and sovereign ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has successfully conducted its inaugural Dragon’s Den event – a Defence and Dual Use Technology Showcase, a high-impact event designed to align UK innovators with private institutional investors. Hosted at Grant Thornton UK, the session featured ten selected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) pitching their ...
Major General Matthew Jones OBE has been named as the next Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), a move confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey following approval from His Majesty the King. Major General Jones, who will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, is scheduled to succeed the incumbent, ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced an £80 million investment aimed at addressing critical skills shortages within the national defence industrial base. This funding, which represents the largest single component of the broader £182 million Defence Industrial Strategy skills package, is designed to bolster the workforce required for high-priority ...