The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established, marking the most significant structural reform of UK defence procurement in a generation. The announcement, made on 13 April 2026, also confirms the retirement of Deputy National Armaments Director Andy Start, the former ...
Security Minister Dan Jarvis issued a direct call for leading AI companies and innovators to collaborate with the UK government during a keynote address at the CYBERUK conference on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Addressing an audience of industry leaders and technical experts, the Minister characterised the development of AI-powered cyber ...
The Ministry of Defence and HM Treasury have launched a joint sprint to attract private investment into the UK defence industrial base, announcing the expansion of the Defence Investors’ Advisory Group and a new Defence Finance secondment programme to embed financial sector expertise within government. The announcement was made on ...
The UK government has launched a £50 million Defence Growth Deal for Northern Ireland, completing the fifth and final regional package under the Defence Industrial Strategy and opening a dedicated route for local start-ups and small suppliers into the UK defence supply chain. The announcement, made on 22 April 2026 ...
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