The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has finalised several significant licensing decisions that directly impact the UK’s defence infrastructure, maritime testing capabilities, and offshore energy security. These regulatory approvals facilitate essential maintenance at Ministry of Defence (MOD) facilities, enable the mitigation of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risks in the North Sea, and ...
Airbus Defence and Space has inaugurated its new “Airbus Launchpad” facility in Stevenage, marking a significant expansion of the support infrastructure available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK space and defence sectors. Opened on 29 January 2026, the facility is designed to act as an incubator for ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of a comprehensive independent review into Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and the overseas estate, aimed at transforming housing standards for approximately 80,000 single and unaccompanied service personnel. Launched at RAF Brize Norton by the Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones, the ...
We’re thrilled to reveal that the speaker programme for DPRTE 2026 is nearly finalised – and it’s shaping up to be the most influential and diverse lineup in the event’s 13-year history. From government ministers shaping defence policy to industry leaders representing 1,600+ UK defence companies, from NATO strategists to innovation ...
February 18, 2026
Land - £12M contract for Hypersonic missiles to benefit British-based businesses
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £12 million contract to Amentum UK to accelerate the development of a sovereign
February 18, 2026
Homeland - PM calls for European collaboration
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking at the Munich Security Conference on 14 February 2026, called for a strategic realignment
