Germany’s Bundesrat has approved a landmark defence and infrastructure spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros to modernise the country’s armed forces and boost national security. The legislation, which amends Germany’s constitutionally enshrined fiscal rules, will enable the government to significantly increase military spending while also creating a €500 billion ...
In the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a significant increase in defence spending, allocating an additional £2.2Bn for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This move aims to bolster the UK’s national security and stimulate economic growth, presenting substantial opportunities for defence suppliers across the country. The newly announced funds will focus ...
Leidos has successfully transitioned its secure, centralised supply chain management program in use by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to the Amazon Web Services cloud, representing a significant milestone in modernising the MOD’s digital infrastructure. Leidos’ Support Chain Integration Platform (SCIP) is designed to provide the MOD with secure transparency in its supply ...
The UK Government has announced a £2Bn increase in lending capacity to support UK defence exports, unlocking new opportunities for businesses and strengthening the country’s defence industry. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the plan during a visit to Scotland, confirming that UK Export Finance (UKEF) will expand its Direct Lending capacity from ...
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