The official opening of the £20 million Westcott Space Hub in Buckinghamshire represents a significant expansion of the UK’s research and development infrastructure for the space and satellite sectors. Supported by £5.8 million from the UK Space Agency’s Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) and £15 million in private sector match ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to provide essential technical and engineering support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This five-year agreement is designed to ensure the continued operational readiness of the UK’s primary multi-role combat aircraft while ...
The United Kingdom and Poland have formalised a comprehensive agreement to significantly deepen bilateral defence ties, specifically targeting the enhancement of air and missile defence capabilities and the expansion of joint helicopter training. This strategic alignment, confirmed during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Polish President ...
Second Front Systems (2F) and StirlingX have announced a strategic partnership on 13 January 2026, aimed at accelerating the deployment of sovereign, high-assurance drone capabilities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), the national security sector, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators. The collaboration focuses on providing a secure and ...
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