techUK has published the findings of a survey of its UK defence technology members, warning that prolonged uncertainty around defence investment has moved from a theoretical risk to industrial capacity to a measurable, immediate harm to companies across the defence supply chain. The survey is published on a significant milestone: this ...
With extensive hazardous waste expertise, Veolia has the capabilities to collect and dispose of AFFF for the UK defence sector. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has long been used for tackling flammable liquid fires, especially in high-risk industrial environments, including the UK defence sector. However, since July 2025, AFFF containing perfluorooctanoic ...
Thales Canada has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply the S2087 towed array sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers, in a deal that further extends the reach of a proven UK-origin capability across allied navies. The contract was awarded under Canada’s new Build-Partner-Buy ...
QinetiQ has significantly expanded its magnetic signature testing capability at MOD Portland Bill, installing a new large-format water tank that enables uncrewed underwater vessels (UUVs) to be tested, certified and degaussed ahead of operational deployment – a move that directly supports the Royal Navy’s Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme and ...
June 10, 2026
Homeland - Universities & Colleges Awarded Investment Boost to Strengthen Future Defence Sector
Twenty-four Universities across England have been awarded a share of £80 million – to offer up to 2,500 student places,
June 10, 2026
Homeland - Defence Spending Set to Favour British Business
Ministers look set to use national security exemptions to direct billions in new defence spending towards British companies – a
