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The UK defence electronics sector has reached a significant milestone in sovereign capability following the successful completion of a development project by Filtronic, a specialist in radio frequency and mmWave technology. Supported by the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) through UK Defence Innovation, Filtronic has developed high-power plastic packaging for ...


Modern defence operations must have fast, accurate situational awareness to support decision-making and operational effectiveness. Until now, there hasn’t been a standardised way to develop and test the complex techniques behind sensor fusion and tracking. This slows innovation and makes it harder to turn academic research into defence capability. Working with industry To ...


The UK Government has announced the launch of a landmark £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal, designed to strengthen the nation’s contribution to the UK defence industrial base through targeted investments in innovation and technical skills. Formally unveiled on 12 March 2026 by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, ...


Senior leaders from government, finance and industry will gather at Mansion House in London for the highly anticipated Polish–British Economic Forum, taking place during the official visit of Andrzej Domański, Minister of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Poland, to the United Kingdom. A senior UK Government minister ...


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