The UK Government has designated robotics and defence technology as the two primary focus areas for the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). This strategic prioritisation is intended to remove regulatory bottlenecks that currently impede the deployment of advanced technologies, ensuring that the UK remains a competitive destination for defence innovation. By ...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) convened a high-level meeting to define the strategic requirements and development roadmap for the European Combat Vessel (ECV). The session involved representatives from seven signatory nations—Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Portugal – alongside leading naval shipbuilders. This initiative follows a Letter of ...
British Army reservists from the 215 (Scottish) Multirole Medical Regiment (215MMR), part of the Second Medical Group, have concluded Exercise Paieon Cyclone, a significant trial of a dispersed, underground field hospital concept. Conducted at the Fighting In Built Up Area (FIBUA) training facility on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, the exercise marks ...
BAE Systems has secured a $184 million (£145 million) contract from the US Marine Corps for the full-rate production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). This award, designated as FRP 6A, forms part of the ongoing Lot 5/6 contract and marks a significant milestone as the total number of ...
May 7, 2026
Land - QinetiQ-Led Team Elaris Wins £6 Million MoD Contract
QinetiQ-led Team Elaris has been awarded a £6 million Ministry of Defence contract to develop a deployable solution for enhanced
May 7, 2026
Homeland - 89% of MoD Contracts Awarded to UK Firms Since July 2024, Minister Confirms
The Ministry of Defence awarded 4,130 new procurement contracts between 5 July 2024 and 23 April 2026, with 3,680 –
