The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, and its Carrier Strike Group (CSG) have been declared ‘mission ready’, achieving Full Operating Capability. In a significant development for European defence, the entire strike group has been committed to NATO command for the ...
The Royal Air Force has deployed aircraft and personnel to Italy to participate in Exercise Falcon Strike 25, a significant multinational live-fly exercise focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of fifth-generation fighter jets in complex, contested environments. The exercise underscores the UK’s commitment to maintaining high-end warfighting skills and ensuring ...
A new £50 million funding opportunity has been announced to establish a research centre dedicated to the development of novel blood products, a strategic initiative designed to enhance emergency and trauma care for both military personnel and the civilian population. The 14-year programme represents a significant investment in addressing critical ...
The upcoming Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2026 event has further strengthened its speaker programme with the addition of Deborah Haynes, Security and Defence Editor for Sky News. Ms. Haynes joins a distinguished lineup that includes recently announced speakers Rupert Pearce, the UK’s National Armaments Director and Victoria ...
April 14, 2026
Land - Leonardo and Uplift360 Partner to Secure Sovereign Supply of Critical Materials
Leonardo has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based advanced materials scale-up Uplift360 to accelerate the recycling and reuse of military-grade
April 13, 2026
Air - GCAP Agency Awards £686m International Contract to Edgewing
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has reached a definitive milestone with the award of its first joint international contract,
