Nearly 2 million UK veterans can now access a digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via their smartphones. The initiative represents a significant step in modernising support services for the defence community whilst advancing the government’s digital transformation agenda. The digital card, accessed through the GOV.UK One Login ...
At the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House Defence and Security Lecture on 20 October 2025, Defence Secretary John Healey MP delivered a clear message to industry and allies alike: the UK is entering “a new era of threat” that demands “a new era for defence”. Speaking to city leaders, defence suppliers and ...
The UK Ministry of Defence’s latest Defence Footprint report has highlighted how increased investment in defence is driving economic growth and innovation across every region of the country, solidifying the sector’s position as an engine for national prosperity. With the government pledging to raise defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by ...
A significant commercial and strategic opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the defence sector has emerged following the agreement between QinetiQ and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to modify the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA). These contract amendments, effective immediately, introduce a new Test & Evaluation (T&E) Innovation ...
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