The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, has formally launched the ‘Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms’ (LEAP) initiative to develop advanced air defence systems designed to protect NATO airspace. Announced on 20 February 2026 during the European Group of Five (E5) meeting in Krakow, LEAP ...
Frankenburg Technologies has announced the successful closure of a €30 million Series A funding round, led by Plural with participation from SmartCap, aimed at establishing Europe’s next-generation missile manufacturing capacity. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to €40 million and marks a significant milestone in the effort to ...
AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering and nuclear services firm, has entered into a strategic teaming agreement with Anduril UK to accelerate the development and deployment of sovereign autonomous aircraft for the British Armed Forces. This collaboration, announced on 17 February 2026, focuses on addressing the regulatory, safety, and assurance challenges inherent ...
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a new air defence support package for Ukraine valued at over £500 million, marking a significant escalation in the UK’s commitment to sustaining international security and industrial cooperation. Announced during the 33rd meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, the funding is designed ...
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