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The UK government has announced new measures to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector, ensuring they benefit from the historic increase in defence spending and play a key role in strengthening the nation’s security and economy. As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy, the government will establish ...


The UK government has announced the creation of a new defence innovation organisation to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge military technology, reinforcing national security while driving economic growth and job creation across the UK. This initiative, part of the biggest overhaul of defence in 50 years, will work with ...


Sully based SME Raplas Technologies Ltd has been awarded funding through the latest round of the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP). They will collaborate with BAE Systems who will mentor them over the duration of a forthcoming defence project. They will receive a government grant worth 50 percent of the project value ...


The Prime Minister focused on delivering prosperity and security for the British people, when he met with President Trump last week (Thursday 27 February) in Washington D.C. The UK and the US share a unique and historic relationship, based on shared values and a mutual commitment to economic and defence cooperation, ...


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