Babcock Aims to Lead Industry Shift with SME Defence Charter
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has launched a ten‑point charter designed to enable, reshape, and accelerate how the UK defence sector engages with Small-Medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Babcock SME Engagement Charter builds on insights from the recent Next Line of Defence report, published by Babcock and the University of Exeter, which identified barriers to […]
27% increase in anti-drone technology patents last year – China leads surge
The number of patent applications for anti-drone (counter-UAV) technologies filed globally increased by 27% to 126 last year*, up from 99 the year before, according to new research from leading intellectual property (IP) law firm Mathys & Squire. The sharp rise in patents filed reflects growing global demand for systems capable of disabling or neutralising […]
Strategic Defence Review
Summary The Strategic Defence Review 2025 sets out a major reset of UK defence policy in response to what it describes as the most serious and unpredictable threat environment since the Cold War. Published in June 2025, it calls for a shift to “warfighting readiness”, with a stronger “NATO first” posture, greater homeland resilience, and […]
Integrated Procurement Model
Summary The Integrated Procurement Model sets out how the MOD plans to deliver military capability faster in response to a more dangerous and rapidly changing threat environment. Published in February 2024, it is built around five main principles: a joined-up Defence-wide portfolio approach, stronger early checks and balances, prioritising exportability, empowering industrial innovation, and making […]
Defence Industrial Strategy
Summary The Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 sets out the UK government’s plan to make defence a driver of both national security and economic growth. Published in September 2025, it aims to back British jobs, businesses and innovation while improving warfighting readiness. The strategy focuses on six main outcomes: boosting growth, supporting UK-based firms, leading in […]
DE&S 2025 Strategy Document
Summary DE&S 2025 sets out how Defence Equipment & Support plans to modernise the way it equips and supports the UK Armed Forces. Its vision is to become a recognised leader in military equipment solutions for the information age, built around five priorities: pace and agility, value to taxpayers and society, delivery through people, accelerated […]
MOD Acquisition Pipeline
Summary The MOD Acquisition Pipeline page explains that the pipeline is a forward look at potential Ministry of Defence procurement activity, giving industry early visibility of projects the MOD may bring to market. It is published as a spreadsheet and is intended to help suppliers understand possible future opportunities, but the page stresses that it […]
Working with Defence
Summary The DE&S “Working with Defence” page outlines how businesses can engage with Defence Equipment & Support and the wider MOD supply chain. It explains that DE&S works with organisations of all sizes, from major international contractors to specialist SMEs, under strict procurement rules designed to ensure fairness and value for taxpayers. The page highlights […]
Procurement at MOD
Summary The MOD procurement page explains how businesses can become suppliers or contractors for defence. It highlights where to find opportunities, including the Defence Sourcing Portal, Contracts Finder, Find a Tender and the MOD Acquisition Pipeline. The page makes clear that the MOD welcomes new suppliers and does not operate preferred supplier lists. It also […]
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Summary The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a UK government proposal to strengthen cyber defences for essential public and digital services. Introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025, it reforms and expands the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018. The aim is to improve protection against cyber attacks affecting services such as energy, water […]
714655452 – MSS/144 – Water Purification
Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom 1. Title: 714655452 – MSS/144 – WATER PURIFICATION 2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), GB Email: catherine.miller341@mod.gov.uk. (Catherine Miller) 3. Contract type: Supply contract Procurement Act – Competitive Flexible 4. Description: The Awarding Authority is an arms’ length body of the Ministry […]
TSP Fylingdales Powerhouse Facility – UK1
Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom Publication Ref: 026706/S 000-2026 Nature of contract: Service contract Procedure: Not specified Regulation of procurement: Not applicable Type of bid required: Not applicable UKPGA UK1: Pipeline Notice I) Contracting Authority/Entity I.1) Name and addresses Official name: Defence Infrastructure Organisation National registration number: PPWG-8368-RJMG Postal address: Kentigern House, […]