BAE Systems has announced a record number of early careers trainees, with over 6,800 apprentices and graduates currently employed across its UK operations, signalling a significant investment in the nation’s defence skills base. This figure comprises approximately 5,100 apprentices and 1,700 graduates, reflecting the company’s sustained commitment to developing a ...
The UK government has committed a new £1.7 billion investment package for European Space Agency (ESA) programmes, a move designed to strengthen national security and create significant opportunities for the UK’s industrial supply chain. Agreed at the ESA Council of Ministers in Bremen, the funding brings the UK’s total support ...
According to analysis from professional services firm PA Consulting, the recent Budget has created a significant opportunity for the UK to reinforce its position as a global hub for defence innovation and manufacturing. Guy Neale, a defence and security expert at the firm, suggests that by prioritising private capital through ...
Wincanton, a prominent logistics and supply chain partner in the defence sector, has been confirmed as the Headline Sponsor for the Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2026 event. This partnership highlights the critical role of logistics and supply chain resilience in the UK’s defence capabilities. DPRTE 2026, which ...
December 12, 2025
Homeland - Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty
The United Kingdom has joined the Agreement on Defence Export Controls, formalising a pact with European allies France, Germany, and
December 12, 2025
Maritime - HMS Formidable keel laid as Babcock demonstrates world-class capability
Babcock International Group has announced two significant developments at its Rosyth facility, reinforcing the site’s strategic importance to both UK
