The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Fareham-based disruptive maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group a £12.3 million contract to support the rapid development of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as the Royal Navy moves towards a ‘hybrid’ fleet of crewed and uncrewed platforms. Kraken will deliver 20 of its UK-built advanced ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has disclosed the existence of four operational maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities within Ukraine, with a fifth site currently in the planning stages. These facilities represent a significant evolution in the UK’s support strategy, shifting from equipment donation to localised industrial sustainment. Operated under ...
The UK Government has announced the launch of a landmark £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal, designed to strengthen the nation’s contribution to the UK defence industrial base through targeted investments in innovation and technical skills. Formally unveiled on 12 March 2026 by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, ...
The United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone in sovereign industrial capability with the establishment of its first domestic manufacturing process for ultra-high temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs). This development follows a strategic investment by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in a pilot-scale, end-to-end production line managed by ...
June 8, 2026
Homeland - Laser Counter-Drone System Partnership Signals New Era for UK Critical Infrastructure Protection
Leading drone advisory firm Drone Major has announced an exclusive partnership with defence photonics company olee.space to bring a first-of-its-kind
June 5, 2026
Land - UTAC Special Vehicles Produces Its 1,000th Armoured Vehicle at Millbrook
UTAC Special Vehicles has produced its 1,000th armoured vehicle at its headquarters at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, a milestone
