The Ministry of Defence has released figures indicating that its annual expenditure with industry in Wales has reached £1.1 billion, supporting 3,900 direct jobs within the nation’s supply chain. This level of investment equates to £340 in defence spending per person in Wales and is part of the UK government’s ...
The United Kingdom has secured a significant export agreement with Turkey for the supply of 20 Typhoon fighter jets, a deal valued at up to £8Bn. This contract represents the largest export order for the aircraft in nearly two decades and is the first new UK Typhoon order since 2017. ...
BlueBear – a Saab company, played a crucial role in Ex KOP SHIELD, conducted by the British Army’s 7 Air Defence Group in the Falklands. The exercise aimed to test the reaction and command-and-control of Ground Based Air Defence systems in a challenging operational environment. Over two days and five sorties, drone ...
The leaders of Eurofighter and NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) have signed a contract for 20 German Air Force Eurofighters in Manching, the final assembly base of Airbus in southern Germany. The new German Eurofighter jets, set to be delivered between 2031 and 2034, will replace part of ...
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
