The UK Government has designated robotics and defence technology as the two primary focus areas for the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). This strategic prioritisation is intended to remove regulatory bottlenecks that currently impede the deployment of advanced technologies, ensuring that the UK remains a competitive destination for defence innovation. By ...
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formalised an expanded collaboration with Oracle to accelerate the modernisation of its digital infrastructure. The new cloud agreement focuses on transitioning legacy technology systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This strategic move is designed to enhance the MoD’s ability to leverage artificial intelligence ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated a rapid development programme, designated Project Nightfall, to produce a new tactical ballistic missile aimed at significantly enhancing long-range strike capabilities. Announced this week, the project seeks to deliver a ground-launched system capable of carrying a 200kg conventional high-explosive warhead over a range ...
Boeing has significantly expanded its industrial presence in the United Kingdom following the successful completion of its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. This strategic integration marks a pivotal shift in the UK’s aerospace and defence manufacturing landscape, specifically with the transition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast operations to Boeing. Under the terms ...