A landmark reciprocal procurement contract between the United Kingdom and Germany will deliver next-generation battlefield mobility to the British Army while creating a significant export opportunity for the UK defence supply chain. The agreement, managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), reinforces the deepening industrial and military partnership ...
In December 2018, reports of unauthorised drone activity above Gatwick Airport brought the UK’s second-busiest airport to a standstill. That incident was an early warning of a new, global problem. Since 2021, the US Federal Aviation Administration has logged over 2,000 drone incursions near airports, and nearly two-thirds of near mid-air ...
The Royal Air Force has advanced its operational maintenance capabilities by fitting an in-house 3D-printed metallic component to a Typhoon fighter jet at RAF Coningsby. This development marks a significant milestone for the RAF’s Advanced Manufacturing, exploitation (RAF AM-X) programme, demonstrating the viability of additive manufacturing (AM) in reducing aircraft ...
A new Defence Assurance Arrangement signed between the United Kingdom and Qatar is set to create significant opportunities for the UK defence supply chain by deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, finalised by the Defence Secretary during a visit to Doha, formalises a commitment to enhance ...
June 10, 2026
Homeland - Universities & Colleges Awarded Investment Boost to Strengthen Future Defence Sector
Twenty-four Universities across England have been awarded a share of £80 million – to offer up to 2,500 student places,
June 10, 2026
Homeland - Defence Spending Set to Favour British Business
Ministers look set to use national security exemptions to direct billions in new defence spending towards British companies – a
