The UK’s domestic manufacturing capacity for uncrewed aerial systems has been significantly enhanced with the opening of a new STARK production facility in Swindon, Wiltshire. The purpose-built 40,000 sq ft factory, officially opened by the Minister for the Armed Forces, Alistair Carns, on 20 November 2025, represents a major expansion ...
A new report from the House of Commons Defence Committee has issued a stark warning regarding the UK’s defence posture, concluding that there are significant questions about the nation’s fundamental ability to defend itself and its Overseas Territories. The report, published earlier this week, suggests the UK may be failing ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has advanced its plan to enhance the UK’s sovereign munitions and energetics production capability, identifying at least 13 potential sites for new factories across the country. The government is now formally inviting industry to submit proposals to develop these facilities, marking a critical next step ...
A new £50 million funding opportunity has been announced to establish a research centre dedicated to the development of novel blood products, a strategic initiative designed to enhance emergency and trauma care for both military personnel and the civilian population. The 14-year programme represents a significant investment in addressing critical ...
Previous Next
RELATED ARTICLES
December 5, 2025
Maritime - UK and Norway Sign Lunna House Agreement to Counter Undersea Threats
The United Kingdom and Norway have formalised a major new defence agreement to enhance security in the North Atlantic and
December 5, 2025
Land - MoD Invests £3.1 Million in Mobile Quantum Brain Scanner to Assess Blast Effects
The Ministry of Defence has allocated £3.1 million for the development of the world’s first mobile magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain scanner,
