The Omission of Aluminium is Indefensible When the UK is Trying to Build its Defence Industry – By Nadine Bloxsome, CEO, ALFED The UK Government’s recent announcement to prioritise domestic suppliers across steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy infrastructure for national security procurement is both welcome and necessary. It signals a clear ...
The UK government has announced an urgent allocation of an additional £100 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, marking a significant escalation in military assistance. This latest commitment brings the total value of air defence support provided by the UK over the past two months to £600 million. The ...
Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant yet. From standing-room keynote sessions to a buzzing exhibition floor and knowledge zones alive with focused discussion, this year’s event captured something of the moment we are in: a defence ...
UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security The UK Ministry of Defence and the Irish Department of Defence have formally signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation in response to evolving regional security challenges. Signed by the Secretary ...
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
