The UK is enhancing the protection of its vital satellite infrastructure through a new investment in advanced sensor technology designed to counter laser-based threats from adversaries. This initiative, a collaboration between the UK Space Command (UKSC) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA), aims to safeguard satellites critical to national security, ...
The Royal Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Spearhead programme has unveiled three groundbreaking autonomous platforms – CETUS, PROTEUS and SCYLLA – signalling a step-change in Britain’s naval capability and its contribution to the AUKUS partnership. Backed by £400 million of investment, the programme demonstrates how innovative acquisition models, multi-year funding, and close ...
A major contract has been awarded to modernise Army facilities in the East Midlands, representing a significant milestone in the ongoing Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed Bovis Construction Limited to deliver a £237 million programme of works at Kendrew Barracks and Bulwell Army ...
Babcock International Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL 1) in Warsaw to explore the creation of a joint helicopter sustainment and training centre for the Polish Armed Forces. The proposed development is intended to strengthen Poland’s ability to maintain and operate ...
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
