The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) has selected Oracle and its partner Druid Software to develop and secure private 5G networks for NATO’s research, war-gaming, and development initiatives. This collaboration aims to provide high-performance connectivity essential for cyber defence exercises focused on protecting critical infrastructure. The CCDCOE, based ...
The UK defence sector’s ongoing modernisation of military communications systems, driven by the critical role these technologies play in modern warfare, presents both opportunities and significant challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The market for military communications is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.25% ...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced the successful neutralisation of multiple unauthorised drones during a recent NATO summit in The Hague, which took place between 24 and 25 June 2025. This operation underscored the critical role of Dstl’s SAPIENT open standard in facilitating coordinated international defence responses ...
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £320 million contract to IBM UK to deliver a new platform designed to transform the way the Armed Forces manage and maintain equipment, a development that will both strengthen military capability and generate significant opportunities across the defence supply chain. The Defence Equipment ...
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
