Strategic Defence Review Implementation: Major Milestones Set Out by Pollard
Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP has set out a comprehensive implementation snapshot of the Strategic Defence Review in a written answer published on 28 April 2026, in response to a question from Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge MP. The answer consolidates major delivery milestones into a single parliamentary record and provides United Kingdom industry with […]
MOD Targets £7.5bn Annual SME Spend by May 2028
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard MP has confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has set a target to grow its direct and indirect spend with United Kingdom Small and Medium-sized Enterprises by 50 per cent on the FY 23/24 baseline by May 2028 – equivalent to a £2.5 billion increase, taking total annual SME spend […]
Rolls-Royce Opens MOD-Funded Additive Manufacturing Development Cell in Bristol
Rolls-Royce has opened a new additive manufacturing development cell at its Bristol site, funded by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and equipped with German-engineered additive manufacturing technology. The cell will be used to develop and qualify additive manufacturing processes for next-generation aircraft engine components, including those required for the Global Combat Air Programme. The […]
Babcock Convenes UK SMEs at the Defence Battlelab to Replace the British Army’s Land Rover Fleet
Babcock has brought together around 30 United Kingdom Small and Medium-sized Enterprises at the Defence Battlelab in Dorset to support its General Logistics Vehicle approach to replacing the British Army’s legacy Land Rover fleet. The convening, announced on 24 April 2026, is part of Babcock’s positioning under the Light Mobility Vehicle programme, the British Army’s […]
714964450 – Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) Future Contract – PD1 – Pipeline Notice (UK 1)
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The Repair of Operational Infrastructure Equipment
Babcock Land Defence Limited – acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (“the Authority”) has under consideration a 4 Year plus 2 x 1 Year Options Framework Agreement for The Repair of Operational Hygiene System (OHS) Laundry Transportable, Personal