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 ...
December 8, 2025
Homeland - DPRTE 2026 Keynote Arena Agenda Now Live: World-Class Speakers Set to Shape Defence Procurement Debate
Exclusive look at the critical sessions and senior leaders driving the conversation on defence strategy, innovation, and supply chain resilience. The
December 8, 2025
Maritime - Steel Cut for First Fleet Solid Support Ship Marks Programme Start
Construction has officially commenced on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships, marked by a steel-cutting ceremony
