The UK defence sector has demonstrated significant procurement activity in 2025, with contract notices valued at over £97.9 billion published between January and October. Analysis by our Business Intelligence Partner, DCI, of the 971 notices issued by defence buyers reveals a robust marketplace with diverse opportunities for prime contractors and ...
Following last month’s successful inaugural DPRTE Summit held at the Clock Tower in Manchester, the organisers of Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2026 are preparing to announce the full speaker programme for the upcoming event, which stands as a cornerstone engagement for the UK’s defence acquisition community. The ...
The Royal Air Force is currently participating in Exercise Falcon Strike 25, a multinational training event hosted in Italy designed to enhance the operational capabilities of fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The exercise, running from 3–14 November, involves the deployment of UK F-35B Lightning and Voyager aircraft, which will operate alongside assets ...
The UK, in its capacity as the lead nation of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), has announced the formation of an enhanced partnership with Ukraine. The initiative, confirmed during a meeting of JEF defence ministers in Bodø, Norway, is set to strengthen military cooperation and generate significant opportunities for the ...
April 15, 2026
Air - EnduroSat and Shield Space Partner to Accelerate Sovereign Space Defence
EnduroSat and Shield Space have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver rapidly deployable autonomous space defence missions for the
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
