The Ministry of Defence has launched a new £20 million bespoke fund designed to identify and support the next generation of high-value defence technology companies, frequently referred to in the industry as unicorns. This initiative forms part of a broader government commitment to increase total spending with small and medium-sized ...
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published its “Departmental Resources 2025” report, providing a comprehensive audit of defence expenditure and establishing a financial baseline for the nation’s military capabilities. The annual guide is designed to ensure transparency and accountability to Parliament and the public, detailing spending trends and expenditure ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the award of a £7.8 million contract to Leeds-based software specialist The Phoenix Partnership (TPP) to modernise and digitise the Armed Forces’ medical record system. This initiative, part of the wider Programme Cortisone, aims to replace decades-old paper-based records with a secure digital ...
A fundamental shift in the UK’s approach to military capability development is required to maintain a strategic edge in an era of rapid technological volatility. A new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), supported by maritime technology firm Subsea Craft (SSC), argues that the Royal Navy must adopt ...
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
