The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have formalised a strategic partnership designed to overhaul the military recruitment pipeline and address persistent skills shortages across the UK’s defence sector. The agreement integrates the Jobcentre Plus network directly with military training and careers, providing tens ...
Applied Intuition UK has been selected by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to spearhead the ‘Software Defined Swarms’ programme. The contract award, announced on 12 February 2026, marks the commencement of the first phase of an initiative designed to deliver a comprehensive autonomy test bed for ground-launched, near-surface ...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed a significant escalation of the United Kingdom’s military commitment to the Arctic and High North, responding to heightened regional security concerns. Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the number of British personnel deployed to Norway will double over the next three years, rising ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed a significant investment in tactical communications by awarding a contract worth up to £86 million to BlackTree Technologies, a UK-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This agreement focuses on the procurement and delivery of the Dismounted Data System (DDS), a comprehensive suite of ...
May 14, 2026
Homeland - HMS Dragon Deploys to Middle East as UK and France Lead 40-Nation Strait of Hormuz Mission
The UK and France are co-hosting the first ministerial-level meeting of the multinational mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,
May 14, 2026
Homeland - New Targets Installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range
Two repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR) in Lincolnshire, enhancing
