Construction has officially commenced on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships, marked by a steel-cutting ceremony at the Appledore shipyard. The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, initiated the first cut of steel for the vessel, which has been named RFA Resurgent. The FSS ...
The United Kingdom and Norway have formalised a major new defence agreement to enhance security in the North Atlantic and counter increasing Russian undersea activity. Announced on 4th December 2025, the Lunna House Agreement establishes a framework for the Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy to operate a combined ...
The Ministry of Defence has allocated £3.1 million for the development of the world’s first mobile magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain scanner, a project designed to provide real-time measurement of the neurological effects of blast exposure on military personnel. This investment in quantum technology aims to deliver critical insights that will inform ...
Serco Group has been awarded a significant subcontract to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme. The agreement, confirmed on 2nd December 2025, will see Serco deliver critical site and training support services under a 25-year contract valued at approximately CAN$490 million (£266 million). The contract ...
April 17, 2026
Air - Babcock awarded four‑year contract extension for Light Aircraft Flying Task
Babcock has been awarded a four‑year extension to the Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT) contract, continuing delivery of essential military flying training
April 16, 2026
Quantum leadership must be matched by quantum security
The UK Government’s ambition to become the first country to deploy quantum computing at scale marks a defining moment for
