Babcock has launched an innovative maritime variant of the Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE) – the latest example of how the product can be used across domains to transform training. Unveiled on the first day of DSEI in London, BITE is a data-rich immersive environment which delivers realistic naval exercises onshore. It ...
Custom Power, a leader in bespoke battery and power systems, has joined forces with Volklec, the UK’s only independent battery manufacturer, to deliver a sovereign, end-to-end energy solution for the UK defence sector. This strategic partnership creates a fully integrated capability, from cell development through to battery pack design, manufacture delivery ...
The Defence Secretary’s keynote speech at DSEI 2025 outlined a significantly reformed approach to the defence industrial sector, aiming to strengthen the supply chain and create numerous opportunities for suppliers. Here’s a breakdown of the most important information, highlighting the supply chain and opportunities for suppliers: 1. A Radically Different Relationship with ...
A significant infrastructure project has begun at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, where new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) is under construction to improve facilities for army personnel. The development will deliver three new blocks, providing 315 en-suite bedspaces: 242 for Junior Ranks, 47 for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and 26 for Junior ...
September 19, 2025
Homeland - Boost for drone production
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK’s largest drone production facility will open in Swindon in 2026, creating 1,000
