Marc Priestley, a former senior mechanic for the McLaren Formula 1 team, has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2026 Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) event. His participation will offer the defence industry a specialised perspective on innovation, data-driven performance, and teamwork, drawing direct parallels between ...
Kognitiv Spark, a specialist technology firm, has successfully deployed a military-grade, cyber-secure augmented reality (AR) solution for UK defence operations. The project, funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator (UKDI-DASA), enables technicians in the field to receive real-time, expert guidance from specialists located anywhere in the world. The technology, known as ...
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, and its Carrier Strike Group (CSG) have been declared ‘mission ready’, achieving Full Operating Capability. In a significant development for European defence, the entire strike group has been committed to NATO command for the ...
The Royal Air Force has deployed aircraft and personnel to Italy to participate in Exercise Falcon Strike 25, a significant multinational live-fly exercise focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of fifth-generation fighter jets in complex, contested environments. The exercise underscores the UK’s commitment to maintaining high-end warfighting skills and ensuring ...