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 ...
Project NYX, a major initiative to develop advanced uncrewed air systems (UAS) intended to operate as “loyal wingmen” alongside the British Army’s Apache attack helicopters, has progressed to a critical development phase. Seven industry partners have been selected to advance their designs for these autonomous platforms, marking a significant milestone ...
The UK government has announced a significant expansion in funding for veteran services, with committed spending for the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) set to treble. Rising from £11.6 million in the 2023/24 financial year to nearly £37 million for 2025/26, this budgetary uplift is part of a broader legislative ...
The appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer KCB CBE as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) signals a significant milestone in British military leadership and reinforces the United Kingdom’s “NATO-first” strategic policy. Sir John will assume the position in March 2026, succeeding Admiral Sir Keith Blount KCB ...
April 23, 2026
Veolia: Specialist decommissioning for military installations
As the Ministry of Defence (MOD) accelerates the generational renewal of its estate and prepares for the AUKUS submarine programme,
April 23, 2026
Land - Dstl Trials Autonomous Systems for Hazardous CBR Recovery Operations
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully concluded a major trial assessing the capability of robotic and autonomous
