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MOD Publishes £64.5m Notice to Upgrade Armoured Vehicles

Land - January 6, 2026

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formalised its intent to modernise the British Army’s heavy engineering capabilities through a £64.5 million mid-life update (MLU) for the Titan and Trojan armoured vehicles.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formalised its intent to modernise the British Army’s heavy engineering capabilities through a £64.5

UK and Germany Sign £52m Artillery Contract

Land - January 6, 2026

The Ministry of Defence has entered into a £52 million contract with Germany to secure the RCH 155 artillery system, marking a significant step in the deepening of bilateral defence cooperation under the Trinity House Agreement.

The Ministry of Defence has entered into a £52 million contract with Germany to secure the RCH 155 artillery system,

British Defence Exports Hit Record High in 2025

Homeland - January 6, 2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has reported a record-breaking year for the national defence industry, with export valuations exceeding £20 billion in 2025.

The UK Ministry of Defence has reported a record-breaking year for the national defence industry, with export valuations exceeding £20

UK Defence Spending to Reach 3% of GDP in Next Parliament

Homeland - December 19, 2025

The UK government has committed to increasing defence spending to 3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the next Parliament, according to Defence Secretary John Healey.

The UK government has committed to increasing defence spending to 3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the next Parliament,

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The Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus Helicopters UK a two-year contract, valued at £33.6 million, to provide initial in-service support for the new fleet of six H145 helicopters.

December 19, 2025

Air - MOD Awards £33.6m Helicopter Contract to Airbus

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus Helicopters UK a two-year contract, valued at £33.6 million, to provide initial in-service

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a significant procurement opportunity for the provision of advanced air traffic control (ATC) visual simulators for the Royal Air Force (RAF).

December 17, 2025

Air - MOD to Procure New Air Traffic Control Simulators

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a significant procurement opportunity for the provision of advanced air traffic control (ATC)

BAE Systems has secured a significant five-year contract from the United States Navy for the continued production of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser guidance kits. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract holds a maximum value of $1.7 billion, providing a long-term framework for supply.

December 16, 2025

Air - BAE Systems Wins $1.7bn US Navy Contact

BAE Systems has secured a significant five-year contract from the United States Navy for the continued production of Advanced Precision

25-year contract awarded to Serco by SkyAlyne to support its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

December 5, 2025

Air - Serco Secures £266 Million Role in Canadian Aircrew Training Programme

Serco Group has been awarded a significant subcontract to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT)

LAND

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has formalised a significant agreement with the UK Armed Forces to establish a new undergraduate degree in Autonomous Systems.

December 18, 2025

Land - NMITE and British Army Partner to Launch Autonomous Systems Degree

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has formalised a significant agreement with the UK Armed Forces to

Oracle, who just saw their future predicted earnings triple to $455 billion last week, have announced new AI innovations as part of a commitment to delivering $5 billion in UK investment over the next five years

December 15, 2025

Land - UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into DIANA programme

A new cohort of eight technology companies has been selected to join the UK Accelerator for the 2026 NATO Defence

Anduril UK has formalised an exclusive teaming agreement with GKN Aerospace, positioning the heritage engineering firm as a key partner for the British Army’s Project NYX and the wider Ministry of Defence Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform programme.

December 12, 2025

Land - Anduril UK deepens partnerships with UK industry for British Army’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has formalised an exclusive teaming agreement with GKN Aerospace, positioning the heritage engineering firm as a key partner

Defence and technology firm MASS, a subsidiary of Cohort plc, has announced the successful delivery of the Joint Venture 2025 exercise for the UK Ministry of Defence.

December 11, 2025

Land - MASS announces successful JV 2025

Defence and technology firm MASS, a subsidiary of Cohort plc, has announced the successful delivery of the Joint Venture 2025

MARITIME

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has formally handed over the experimental vessel XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy, marking a significant step in the UK’s development of autonomous underwater systems.

December 15, 2025

Maritime - Autonomous Submarine Delivered to the Royal Navy

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has formally handed over the experimental vessel XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy, marking a

Babcock International Group has announced two significant developments at its Rosyth facility, reinforcing the site’s strategic importance to both UK and international naval programmes.

December 12, 2025

Maritime - HMS Formidable keel laid as Babcock demonstrates world-class capability

Babcock International Group has announced two significant developments at its Rosyth facility, reinforcing the site’s strategic importance to both UK

December 11, 2025

Maritime - UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

The UK Ministry of Defence has formally unveiled the Atlantic Bastion programme, a major initiative designed to transform the Royal

December 10, 2025

Maritime - Minister Reaffirms UK Defence Industrial Strategy - Billions New Supplier Opportunities

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Defence and Industrial Strategy, showcasing significant contract milestones and outlining future

HOMELAND

TThe Ministry of Defence has announced a significant new investment of over £142 million into drone and counter-drone technologies, channelled through the recently established UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) unit.

December 19, 2025

Homeland - UK Defence Innovation Allocates £142m to Uncrewed Systems in First Year

The Ministry of Defence has announced a significant new investment of over £142 million into drone and counter-drone technologies, channelled

Filtronic plc has secured a significant contract with a major European defence prime contractor for the next phase of a long-standing electronic sensor programme.

December 18, 2025

Homeland - Filtronic Secures Key Role in European Defence Sector Programme

Filtronic plc has secured a significant contract with a major European defence prime contractor for the next phase of a

The UK government has signalled its intention to establish a major new procurement framework for tactical military communications, valued at up to £8 billion over an eight-year period.

December 17, 2025

Homeland - UK Publishes £8bn Pipeline Notice for Tactical Communication Systems

The UK government has signalled its intention to establish a major new procurement framework for tactical military communications, valued at

The Ministry of Defence has announced a significant restructuring of its intelligence capabilities with the launch of the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS). This initiative unifies all intelligence units from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, UK Space Command, and Permanent Joint Headquarters into a single, integrated organisation for the first time.

December 16, 2025

Homeland - UK Launches New Military Intelligence Services

The Ministry of Defence has announced a significant restructuring of its intelligence capabilities with the launch of the new Military

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DPRTE saw the defence industry come together last week at Farnborough International, with over 19,00 people enjoying this unique opportunity to showcase goods and services

News by News | April 12, 2023

Homeland - DPRTE 23 Review: The defence supply chain has never been more important

The biggest DPRTE event to date saw the defence industry come together last week at Farnborough International. The event was attended

DPRTE partner DASA funding helps marksmanship training through data and analysis

News by News | February 13, 2023

Homeland - DPRTE partner DASA funding aids training through data and analysis

Official DPRTE 2023 partner, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has helped Cervus develop XCALIBR, a marksmanship analytics and feedback tool

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