The British Army’s Ajax armoured fighting vehicle programme has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC), marking a critical milestone that permits the vehicle to be deployed on operations. This development validates a multi-year effort between the British Army, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), and prime contractor General Dynamics, and solidifies the ...
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 ...
June 8, 2026
Homeland - DPRTE Launches Unified Defence Community Platform
DPRTE has launched a new Defence Community Platform, creating a single, year-round digital hub for the UK’s defence procurement and
June 8, 2026
Homeland - Chief of Defence Staff Warns of Most Dangerous Period Since Cold War as Investment Plan Nears Publication
The head of the UK’s armed forces has issued his starkest assessment yet of the threat facing Britain, warning that
