The Ministry of Defence has formally launched the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), a new initiative designed to develop critical cyber and digital skills among military personnel from the UK and allied nations. The announcement confirmed that over 40 nations are expected to participate, signalling a significant international commitment to ...
The UK’s domestic manufacturing capacity for uncrewed aerial systems has been significantly enhanced with the opening of a new STARK production facility in Swindon, Wiltshire. The purpose-built 40,000 sq ft factory, officially opened by the Minister for the Armed Forces, Alistair Carns, on 20 November 2025, represents a major expansion ...
Kymeta Corporation and Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced satellite communications technology into missile interceptor systems. The collaboration will see Kymeta’s new conformal, multi-orbit antenna technology incorporated into iRocket’s interceptors. This development aligns with a broader trend in Western defence procurement, including within ...
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £316 million contract to MBDA UK to deliver the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) to the Royal Navy, marking a significant step in moving this advanced capability from the research phase to operational service. The first system is scheduled to be fitted ...
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
