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Serco wins contract to support British Army’s marine assets fleet

Maritime - March 26, 2026

Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British

Positioning SMEs at the centre of defence procurement

Homeland - March 26, 2026

The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a comprehensive strategic framework designed to integrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more deeply

Ten-year procurement plan for defence

Homeland - March 25, 2026

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fundamental transition in its financial and acquisition strategy, moving away from conventional annual

UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners

Homeland - March 25, 2026

Leonardo AW159 Wildcat helicopter conducts successful firings of Martlet LMM

The Ministry of Defence has intensified its strategic engagement with Gulf partners by convening a high-level assembly of UK defence

AIR

The deployment of Robin Radar Systems' IRIS drone-detection technology for the FIFA World Cup 2026 underscores the escalating demand for rapidly deployable, military-grade counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions within domestic security and critical infrastructure frameworks.

March 23, 2026

Air - 27% increase in anti-drone technology patents last year - China leads surge

The number of patent applications for anti-drone (counter-UAV) technologies filed globally increased by 27% to 126 last year*, up from

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully advanced its aerial delivery capabilities through a rapid development project aimed at enhancing the precision and safety of military air drops.

March 5, 2026

Air - Precision at pace enables safer military air drops

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully advanced its aerial delivery capabilities through a rapid development project aimed at enhancing

Neros Technologies has announced the formal establishment of its United Kingdom subsidiary, Neros Technologies UK Ltd, representing a strategic commitment to the British defence industrial base.

March 4, 2026

Air - Neros launches UK subsidiary with up to £10m investment into British defence

Neros Technologies has announced the formal establishment of its United Kingdom subsidiary, Neros Technologies UK Ltd, representing a strategic commitment

European defence space capabilities are set for a significant advancement with the development of the BEACONSAT mission, a collaborative project between Danish satellite manufacturer Space Inventor and Austrian propulsion specialist GATE Space.

March 4, 2026

Air - European partners advance sovereign defence space capability with BEACONSAT

European defence space capabilities are set for a significant advancement with the development of the BEACONSAT mission, a collaborative project

LAND

Cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure reverberate through industry, financial markets and public trust. When competitiveness is weakened by energy price spikes or supply chain disruption, Europe’s capacity to invest in defence and climate resilience erodes.

March 24, 2026

Land - From panic to strategy: Europe’s energy crisis

Europe is living through heightened complexity and could be at the brink of a polycrisis. The continent’s export-led model is

Supply chains are more vulnerable than ever to disruptions caused by geopolitical events. This blog highlights the critical challenges and strategies for navigating these risks, emphasizing the importance of preparation and resilience.

March 16, 2026

Land - Supply chain comes together to support logistics and procurement

Last week, a significant strategic alliance named Torus Defence Supply Chain was unveiled, bringing together four global industry leaders –

In partnership with Ukraine Defence Industries (UDI), Ukraine’s state-owned defence holding company, Babcock will ensure that critical military assets are available when and where they are needed most

March 13, 2026

Land - UK reveals military maintenance facilities in Ukraine for first time

The UK Ministry of Defence has disclosed the existence of four operational maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities within Ukraine,

DASA has announced the appointment of IoT Tribe as its delivery partner for business acceleration services, operating from DASA’s London hub.

March 13, 2026

Land - UK-first achieved in advanced materials to benefit defence

The United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone in sovereign industrial capability with the establishment of its first domestic manufacturing

MARITIME

Kraken Technology Group Awarded £12.3 Million Royal Navy contract

March 16, 2026

Maritime - Kraken Technology Group Awarded £12.3M Royal Navy contract

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Fareham-based disruptive maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group a £12.3 million contract to

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has been awarded the contract to manage the Type 23 class frigate Refit Support Group

March 3, 2026

Maritime - Metals at Sea research

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has entered into a strategic partnership with Swansea University to utilise artificial intelligence

Babcock International Group has reached two significant production milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate programme, underscoring the industrial momentum at its Rosyth facility.

February 27, 2026

Maritime - Babcock’s back-to-back milestones signal sustained pace in Type 31 programme

Babcock International Group has reached two significant production milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate programme, underscoring