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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and Defence Science and Technology Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership to develop next-generation sub-systems for low-cost weapons systems, bringing together cutting-edge technologies from both nations. The partnership will combine the UK’s Modular Weapons Testbed and Australia’s SHARKTOOTH programme, which features innovative ‘plug-and-launch’ modular technology, ...


Major venture capitalists from across Europe can help unlock billions of pounds of private investment into UK technology and defence firms, as part of a “new partnership” between defence and private investors, the Defence Secretary has announced.  In a first-of-its-kind meeting between venture capital firms and a UK Defence Secretary, John ...


Leonardo has launched its SME (Small Medium Enterprises) Collaboration Partner Programme with Form1 Partners.  The strategic initiative will bring together the UK’s most innovative defence and security SMEs, with Leonardo’s experience, expertise and market access, to deliver impactful capabilities to the UK’s Defence and National Security industry as well as allied ...


New independent research by Oxford Economics reveals how defence company Babcock International Group (Babcock) drives growth across the UK economy through jobs, investment in the supply chain, and tax contributions The Oxford Economics report published today shows the FTSE 100 company made a total contribution of £4.3Bn to UK GDP in ...


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