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Electric heated wallpaper is being trialled in military housing in a bid to cut costs, prevent damp and mould and provide healthier homes for armed forces families. VIVO Defence Services is carrying out data monitored testing at two homes in Fareham, Hampshire, over the next six months. If successful, the technology, designed by British company ...


The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of a comprehensive independent review into Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and the overseas estate, aimed at transforming housing standards for approximately 80,000 single and unaccompanied service personnel. Launched at RAF Brize Norton by the Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones, the ...


We’re thrilled to reveal that the speaker programme for DPRTE 2026 is nearly finalised – and it’s shaping up to be the most influential and diverse lineup in the event’s 13-year history. From government ministers shaping defence policy to industry leaders representing 1,600+ UK defence companies, from NATO strategists to innovation ...


The Ministry of Defence has launched a new £20 million bespoke fund designed to identify and support the next generation of high-value defence technology companies, frequently referred to in the industry as unicorns. This initiative forms part of a broader government commitment to increase total spending with small and medium-sized ...


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