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2025 spend figures released

Homeland - January 30, 2026

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published its “Departmental Resources 2025” report, providing a comprehensive audit of defence expenditure

Contract to modernise and digitise the Armed Forces’ medical record

Homeland - January 30, 2026

The NIHR has partnered with the Defence Medical Services (DMS) to co-fund research career development opportunities for healthcare professionals serving in the military. 

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the award of a £7.8 million contract to Leeds-based software specialist The Phoenix

New 'Prototype Warfare' Model Set to Transform UK Defence Supply Chain

Maritime - January 30, 2026

The Royal Navy has successfully completed the first live firing of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), marking a key milestone in the modernisation of its surface fleet.

A fundamental shift in the UK’s approach to military capability development is required to maintain a strategic edge in an

Challenger 3 completes live firing trials

Land - January 29, 2026

The British Army’s Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) programme has achieved a critical technical milestone following the successful completion of the first crewed live firing trials on UK soil.

The British Army’s Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) programme has achieved a critical technical milestone following the successful completion

AIR

The Royal Navy has reached a pivotal milestone in its transition toward a hybrid fleet with the successful maiden flight of the Proteus, the United Kingdom’s first full-scale autonomous helicopter.

January 29, 2026

Air - Royal Navy autonomous helicopter makes history with first flight

The Royal Navy has reached a pivotal milestone in its transition toward a hybrid fleet with the successful maiden flight

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

January 28, 2026

Air - Project Nyx marks milestone

Project NYX, a major initiative to develop advanced uncrewed air systems (UAS) intended to operate as “loyal wingmen” alongside the

RAF Typhoon fighter jets and Army Air Corps Apache helicopters were involved in the training exercise off the coast of Estonia,

January 26, 2026

Air - £650M upgrade for Typhoon

The UK Government has announced a combined investment exceeding £650 million to upgrade the Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter

Westcott Space Hub. Credit: Skyports Drone Services.

January 23, 2026

Air - Westcott Space Hub opens

The official opening of the £20 million Westcott Space Hub in Buckinghamshire represents a significant expansion of the UK’s research

LAND

aimed at enhancing the UK’s defensive cyber capabilities in response to increasing external threats.

January 19, 2026

Land - New home for Army's cyber regiment

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a £279 million investment to redevelop Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire, establishing

A new patent analysis conducted by Withers & Rogers has revealed that innovation activity in the defence industry is outperforming that of other industry sectors and most is focused on non-traditional technologies. 

January 19, 2026

Land - Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

The UK Government has designated robotics and defence technology as the two primary focus areas for the Regulatory Innovation Office

Defence Academy opens online research repository for UK defence and allies

January 15, 2026

Land - Oracle supports MOD with digital infrastructure modernisation

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formalised an expanded collaboration with Oracle to accelerate the modernisation of its digital

The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated a rapid development programme, designated Project Nightfall, to produce a new tactical ballistic missile.

January 14, 2026

Land - UK to develop new missile for Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated a rapid development programme, designated Project Nightfall, to produce a new tactical ballistic

MARITIME

Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Tokyo for a historic visit to deepen bonds between Japan and the UK.

January 22, 2026

Maritime - Royal Navy teams up with Oracle AI

The Royal Navy has significantly enhanced its digital combat capabilities with the deployment of advanced edge computing and artificial intelligence

BAE Systems awarded $62 million U.S. Navy contract to stand up Hawkeye Identification Friend or Foe service depot New depot capability speeds up repairs and increases combat readiness for U.S. Navy

January 20, 2026

Maritime - BAE contract for Hawkeye depot

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62 million contract to begin a new capability in the current depot

The European Defence Agency (EDA) convened a high-level meeting to define the strategic requirements and development roadmap for the European Combat Vessel (ECV).

January 16, 2026

Maritime - EDA hosts shipbuilders

The European Defence Agency (EDA) convened a high-level meeting to define the strategic requirements and development roadmap for the European

BAE Systems has secured a $184 million (£145 million) contract from the US Marine Corps for the full-rate production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs).

January 16, 2026

Maritime - BAE Systems secure ACV contract for US Marines

BAE Systems has secured a $184 million (£145 million) contract from the US Marine Corps for the full-rate production of

HOMELAND

The UK Government has confirmed a significant expansion of the Great British Energy solar programme, with new funding to deploy renewable energy systems across schools, NHS sites, and military facilities

January 29, 2026

Homeland - £82M infrastructure project completed at MOD Lyneham

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced the completion of an £82M infrastructure project at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire, marking

SMEs

January 28, 2026

Homeland - Defence Office for Small Business Growth launched

The Ministry of Defence has formally established the Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG), a dedicated unit designed to

Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer, speaks to staff at NuTissu, a company whose project was funded through the Veterans Health Innovation Fund

January 28, 2026

Homeland - Veteran services boost

The UK government has announced a significant expansion in funding for veteran services, with committed spending for the Office for

Armida van Rij outlines the challenges Europe faces in scaling up its defence industrial base, the importance of public support for increased defence spending, and why economic growth should not be the primary justification for security investments. Courtesy of NATO Public Forum.

January 27, 2026

Homeland - RAF officer appointed to NATO

The appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer KCB CBE as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) signals

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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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