The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has formally established the UK’s first Armed Forces Commissioner, appointing former Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins CBE to the statutory role effective from 30 March 2026. This appointment, announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP on 5 April 2026, fulfills a central government mandate to provide ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed a significant escalation in the development of autonomous capabilities following successful trials of AI-powered drone technology designed to detect landmines and explosive ordnance. Led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) on behalf of the British Army, the trials represent a pivotal ...
The Omission of Aluminium is Indefensible When the UK is Trying to Build its Defence Industry – By Nadine Bloxsome, CEO, ALFED The UK Government’s recent announcement to prioritise domestic suppliers across steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy infrastructure for national security procurement is both welcome and necessary. It signals a clear ...
Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant yet. From standing-room keynote sessions to a buzzing exhibition floor and knowledge zones alive with focused discussion, this year’s event captured something of the moment we are in: a defence ...
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