CONNECTING THE DEFENCE COMMUNITY WITH INSIGHT, INTELLIGENCE & OPPORTUNITIES

Officially Supported By:   Supply2Defence

Official Media Partners for:

Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and build on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families. Thousands of British military personnel and their families will have their lives improved through more than £1.5Bn of additional funding to improve accommodation for the ...


The UK government’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 lays out a bold, future-focused vision for national security in an increasingly volatile global environment. In this article we look at response and reaction from across industry to the plan:  Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has welcomed the release of the Strategic Defence ...


On June 2, 2025, the UK government unveiled its Strategic Defence Review (SDR), outlining a transformative approach to national security in response to evolving global threats. The review emphasises a shift towards ‘war-fighting readiness,’ increased investment in defense capabilities, and a ‘NATO-first’ policy framework. The UK government’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 ...


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 ...


Previous Next

RELATED ARTICLES

Two innovative SMEs have won funding from DASA to develop cutting-edge projects under the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP).

May 7, 2026

Homeland - 89% of MoD Contracts Awarded to UK Firms Since July 2024, Minister Confirms

The Ministry of Defence awarded 4,130 new procurement contracts between 5 July 2024 and 23 April 2026, with 3,680 –

The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union's €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility for Ukraine - a move that would open up significant defence contract opportunities for British industry while deepening the UK's post-Brexit security alignment with Europe. Negotiations are expected to begin in May 2026, with Downing Street explicitly citing the economic opportunity for UK defence companies as a core rationale alongside the broader security imperative. What the Scheme Involves The EU loan facility is designed to channel large-scale financing into Ukraine's defence and reconstruction needs. Participation in the scheme would allow UK-based defence companies to bid for contracts funded through the loan - contracts that would otherwise be restricted to EU member state suppliers. The access comes at a cost. The UK is expected to contribute to a portion of the interest payments on the loan as a condition of participation - a

May 7, 2026

Homeland - UK Set to Join EU's €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Scheme in Bid to Unlock Defence Contracts

The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union’s €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility