Organisers of Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2026 have today announced that the newly appointed UK National Armaments Director (NAD), Rupert Pearce, will deliver a keynote address at the event. This major announcement places the government’s ambitious procurement reform and industrial strategy at the very centre of the ...
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 ...
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
