QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to facilitate the delivery of the United Kingdom’s first laser directed energy weapons (LDEW) to the Royal Navy, with installation scheduled to begin in 2027. This award is a significant component of a broader £316 million production contract recently granted by the ...
Boeing Defence UK has secured a £16.9 million contract extension to provide continued support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Gladiator synthetic training environment. This two-year bridging contract ensures the maintenance of this critical multi-domain training capability until 2028, aligning with the strategic ambitions set forth in the recent Strategic ...
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded a £10 million contract to Thales UK for the delivery of next-generation Remote Control Centres (RCCs), marking a significant advancement in the Royal Navy’s transition toward a hybrid fleet. The contract, announced at the end of last year, is a primary component of ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced the introduction of the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme, a new initiative designed to provide young people under the age of 25 with a year of paid experience and training across the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force. Scheduled to commence recruitment in ...
April 27, 2026
Homeland - NAD Group Fully Established as Deputy NAD Andy Start Retires
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established, marking the most
April 27, 2026
Homeland - Government Issues AI Call to Action for National Cyber Defence
Security Minister Dan Jarvis issued a direct call for leading AI companies and innovators to collaborate with the UK government
