UK troops and warships will be protected by drone and laser weapon technology through a major £5Bn investment, as the UK seeks to become the leading edge of innovation in NATO under the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and driven by lessons from Ukraine. The major funding package includes more than £4Bn ...
Britain’s defence industry has received yet another boost with the news that 700 high-skilled jobs are set to be created by European defence company MBDA at its site in Bolton, following a £200M investment. This is the latest win for the UK’s leading defence and advanced manufacturing sectors and also represents ...
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for a new MOD office within the Talbot Gateway redevelopment in Blackpool. The regeneration programme sees Blackpool Council working with development partner Muse Places and construction company VINCI Building on the new 53,000 sq. ft MOD building which will hold up to 1,100 staff from Defence ...
A new UK-EU Security & Defence Partnership has been agreed, creating a strong basis to strengthen dialogue and co-operation. This Partnership reflects shared geography, history, interests and values, and the fact that the UK and the EU are both significant international actors with strong defence and security capabilities and expertise. The ...
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