A new Defence Assurance Arrangement signed between the United Kingdom and Qatar is set to create significant opportunities for the UK defence supply chain by deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, finalised by the Defence Secretary during a visit to Doha, formalises a commitment to enhance ...
The war in Ukraine has triggered a fundamental shift in the global defence landscape. Not only has it exposed critical vulnerabilities in Western defence structures, but it has also showcased to the world what can be achieved with rapid defence technology innovation. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR), published earlier this year, ...
The United Kingdom and Germany have advanced their defence industrial partnership, building on the Trinity House Agreement signed in October 2024. A recent meeting between the UK and German defence ministers at RAF Lossiemouth marked the one-year anniversary of the accord and outlined significant new investments and collaborations. For the ...
The Ministry of Defence has released figures indicating that its annual expenditure with industry in Wales has reached £1.1 billion, supporting 3,900 direct jobs within the nation’s supply chain. This level of investment equates to £340 in defence spending per person in Wales and is part of the UK government’s ...