Ukrspecsystems, one of Ukraine’s primary manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has officially inaugurated a new production facility in Suffolk, marking a significant expansion of the United Kingdom’s defence industrial capacity and its strategic partnership with Kyiv. The £200 million investment involves the establishment of a manufacturing plant in Mildenhall ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has reached a pivotal juncture in its logistics transformation strategy with the award of a £113 million contract to the Digital Allies consortium, comprising PA Consulting and Accenture. This contract, focused on Defence Logistics Information Services (DLIS), represents the third and final major procurement within the ...
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has launched Phase 3 (Cycle 7) of Innovation Support to Operations – looking for tech that can be developed fast and scaled at pace. This competition is seeking cost competitive, innovative solutions across seven new challenge areas. Proposals are expected to request up to £350,000 (excluding VAT). ...
Defence businesses have been urged to join forces within a new group to strengthen the industry in the South Central area. They were told that the South Central Regional Defence & Security Cluster (SCRDSC) will deliver tangible benefits rather than being a ‘talking shop’. The comments came in the latest podcast by ...
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