The United Kingdom and Indonesia have established a new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) valued at approximately £4 billion, a move set to secure 1,000 jobs within the UK defence and shipbuilding industry. The landmark agreement, led by British prime contractor Babcock, will focus on the joint development of maritime capabilities ...
Denys Demko, the Economic Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom, has been confirmed as a key panel speaker at the upcoming Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) event. He will join day two of the event on a panel titled, ‘From Conflict to Capability: Lessons ...
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a significant contract worth £142.1 million to GRAHAM Building for the extensive modernisation of three Army locations in Edinburgh. This development, announced on 24 November 2025, will deliver new and refurbished facilities at Dreghorn Barracks, Glencorse Barracks, and the Colinton Road Reserve Centre, ...
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 ...
June 16, 2026
Homeland - Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster Launches
Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed
June 16, 2026
Land - Finnish Armoured Vehicle Output to Scale Rapidly as Valmet Automotive Expands Patria Partnership
Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive has signed a new multi-year agreement with Patria to significantly scale production of the Patria
