The Royal Navy has reached a pivotal milestone in its transition toward a hybrid fleet with the successful maiden flight of the Proteus, the United Kingdom’s first full-scale autonomous helicopter. Developed by Leonardo under a £60 million technology demonstrator programme, the aircraft completed its initial flight trials at Predannack airfield ...
High-pressure air compressors are essential to the operation of modern naval vessels. They support a wide range of onboard systems, from engine start and breathing air to weapons guidance and radar masking. In these environments, equipment must meet strict performance, reliability, and safety standards. Reavell has been supplying naval forces ...
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced the completion of an £82M infrastructure project at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire, marking a significant upgrade to the UK’s technical training estate. The project, delivered by main contractor Kier Construction Western & Wales in partnership with technical service provider Mott MacDonald, includes the ...
The Ministry of Defence has formally established the Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG), a dedicated unit designed to streamline the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence supply chain. Launched by Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, during a visit to the ...
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
