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 16, 2026
Homeland - Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster Launches
Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed
June 16, 2026
Land - Finnish Armoured Vehicle Output to Scale Rapidly as Valmet Automotive Expands Patria Partnership
Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive has signed a new multi-year agreement with Patria to significantly scale production of the Patria
