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A political agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), which will be supported by a budget of €1.5 billion for the period 2025–2027.

Commission welcomes EDIP agreement

Land October 20, 2025

A political agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), which will be supported by a budget of €1.5 billion for the period 2025–2027. The programme is designed to bolster the European defence sector by promoting common procurement and accelerating ...

European defence spending hit new high in 2019

EU unveils Defence Readiness Roadmap to Boost Industrial Capability by 2030

Land October 17, 2025

The European Commission and the High Representative have presented a new strategic plan, the ‘Preserving Peace – Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, aimed at significantly strengthening the European Union’s defence capabilities and industrial base. The roadmap, presented to EU Member States, outlines a series of objectives and milestones intended to address ...

Official opening Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (MinDRI) Luke Pollard MP has officially opened the new DE&S Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, marking a significant milestone in modernising and streamlining the UK's defence logistics infrastructure. During his visit, the Minister received a first-hand look at how modern infrastructure supports military readiness. He toured the cutting-edge facility and met with some of the 25 new permanent colleagues involved in managing mission-critical defence equipment and supplies for those on the frontline. The event also included a plaque reveal and a tree planting ceremony to mark the opening. The build project, awarded by DE&S and managed by construction and civil engineering company McLaughlin & Harvey was delivered on time and employed more than 450 people from across the UK, including 150 in Scotland. The facility – as big as 12 football pitches, at 76,000m2 – represents a major investment in the UK's defence capabilities and demonstrates the government's commitment to ensuring the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy have the resources they need, when they need them. The Longtown facility which is run by DE&S in partnership Leidos and supply chain specialists Kuehne + Nagel, known collectively as Team Leidos, incorporates the latest storage technologies and security systems, enabling more efficient management of defence assets whilst maintaining the highest standards of protection. The site will support military operations across the UK and internationally, strengthening the nation's defence readiness. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP said:

Minister opens state-of-the-art defence storage facility in Cumbria

Land October 17, 2025

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (MinDRI) Luke Pollard MP has officially opened the new DE&S Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, marking a significant milestone in modernising and streamlining the UK’s defence logistics infrastructure. During his visit, the Minister received a first-hand look at how modern infrastructure supports military ...

DASA has announced the appointment of IoT Tribe as its delivery partner for business acceleration services, operating from DASA’s London hub.

EDA calls for cyber integration

Land October 16, 2025

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has issued a clear mandate for the unified development and integration of cyber and electromagnetic capabilities, termed Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), signaling a critical area for future investment and collaborative project opportunities across the European defence technological and industrial base. This strategic focus, discussed at ...