BAE Systems has officially launched “Launchpad,” a flagship technology incubator designed to commercialise dual-use innovations by spinning them into independent start-ups. This initiative directly supports the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy, which emphasises the rapid transition of military-grade technology into scalable commercial ventures to support national economic growth and sovereign ...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced a £74 million investment package dedicated to clean energy upgrades across the UK’s public estate, with a significant portion allocated to enhancing the operational efficiency of military installations. Published on 5 February 2026, this initiative is designed to reduce energy ...
The UK government has introduced legislative measures within the Armed Forces Bill to grant military personnel enhanced powers to intercept and neutralise uncrewed systems operating near defence installations. This policy shift follows a significant escalation in security breaches, with official figures revealing that drone incidents near UK military sites more ...
The British Army’s Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) programme has achieved a critical technical milestone following the successful completion of the first crewed live firing trials on UK soil. This event, conducted by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in collaboration with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Army ...