The UK government has confirmed a significant acceleration in its defence manufacturing capabilities, committing £600 million this year to the production and supply of military drones for Ukraine. This investment has already resulted in the delivery of over 85,000 units in the past six months, a move Defence Secretary John ...
The European Commission and the High Representative have presented a new strategic plan, the ‘Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, aimed at significantly strengthening the European Union’s defence capabilities and industrial base. The roadmap, presented to EU Member States, outlines a series of objectives and milestones intended to address ...
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (MinDRI) Luke Pollard MP has officially opened the new DE&S Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, marking a significant milestone in modernising and streamlining the UK’s defence logistics infrastructure. During his visit, the Minister received a first-hand look at how modern infrastructure supports military ...
A significant commercial and strategic opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the defence sector has emerged following the agreement between QinetiQ and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to modify the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA). These contract amendments, effective immediately, introduce a new Test & Evaluation (T&E) Innovation ...
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
May 12, 2026
Maritime - Defence Committee publishes High North oral evidence as Arctic capability sharpens
The House of Commons Defence Committee has published the oral evidence transcript from its 28 April 2026 session of the
