The number of patent applications for anti-drone (counter-UAV) technologies filed globally increased by 27% to 126 last year*, up from 99 the year before, according to new research from leading intellectual property (IP) law firm Mathys & Squire. The sharp rise in patents filed reflects growing global demand for systems capable ...
The Defence Procurement Research and Technology Exhibition (DPRTE) 2026 is set to commence next week at Farnborough International, with a host of heavy-hitters confirmed to speak. As the Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to navigate a landscape of rapidly evolving global threats, the upcoming event serves as a critical forum for ...
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has launched a ten‑point charter designed to enable, reshape, and accelerate how the UK defence sector engages with Small-Medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Babcock SME Engagement Charter builds on insights from the recent Next Line of Defence report, published by Babcock and the University of Exeter, ...
The United Kingdom and Ukraine have formalised a new defence partnership designed to accelerate the development and global supply of defensive military technologies, specifically targeting the challenges posed by the proliferation of low-cost, high-tech uncrewed systems and electronic warfare. This agreement, announced this week during a meeting between Prime Minister ...
April 2, 2026
Homeland - UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security
UK and Ireland Sign Refreshed Defence MoU to Enhance Joint Procurement and Maritime Security The UK Ministry of Defence and the
April 2, 2026
Homeland - MOD Initiates £9 Billion Housing Strategy with RAF Brize Norton Development
The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of the first new-build service family housing project in nearly a decade,
