The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has introduced ‘Creative Futures,’ a strategic foresight initiative comprised of a collection of science fiction narratives designed to inform UK defence and national security planning over the next century. Edited by Dr Allen Stroud of Coventry University, the project integrates the insights of ...
Electric heated wallpaper is being trialled in military housing in a bid to cut costs, prevent damp and mould and provide healthier homes for armed forces families. VIVO Defence Services is carrying out data monitored testing at two homes in Fareham, Hampshire, over the next six months. If successful, the technology, designed by British company ...
The UK government has introduced legislative measures within the Armed Forces Bill to grant military personnel enhanced powers to intercept and neutralise uncrewed systems operating near defence installations. This policy shift follows a significant escalation in security breaches, with official figures revealing that drone incidents near UK military sites more ...
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has finalised several significant licensing decisions that directly impact the UK’s defence infrastructure, maritime testing capabilities, and offshore energy security. These regulatory approvals facilitate essential maintenance at Ministry of Defence (MOD) facilities, enable the mitigation of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risks in the North Sea, and ...
April 7, 2026
Air - UK Announces £100m Air Defence Allocation to Support Ukrainian Infrastructure
The UK government has announced an urgent allocation of an additional £100 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, marking
April 7, 2026
Homeland - DPRTE 2026: A Defining Moment for UK Defence Procurement
Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant
