UK Set to Join EU’s €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Scheme in Bid to Unlock Defence Contracts
The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union’s €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility for Ukraine – a move that would open up significant defence contract opportunities for British industry while deepening the UK’s post-Brexit security alignment with Europe. Negotiations are expected to begin in May 2026, with Downing […]
UK Start-Up’s Skyhammer Interceptor Missile Successfully Tested in Jordan as MoD Accelerates Counter-Drone Procurement
Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer interceptor missile has been successfully tested in Jordan, marking a significant milestone for one of the UK’s most closely watched defence start-ups – and signalling the MoD’s intent to move at pace on counter-drone capability following hard lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The trial, conducted at Deep Element’s […]
QinetiQ-Led Team Elaris Wins £6 Million MoD Contract
QinetiQ-led Team Elaris has been awarded a £6 million Ministry of Defence contract to develop a deployable solution for enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) – a terrestrially based alternative to satellite navigation that can operate in environments where GPS signals are jammed or spoofed. The two-year Urgent Compass programme will produce a deployable solution concept to […]
89% of MoD Contracts Awarded to UK Firms Since July 2024, Minister Confirms
The Ministry of Defence awarded 4,130 new procurement contracts between 5 July 2024 and 23 April 2026, with 3,680 – equating to 89% – going to UK-located or UK-headquartered companies, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard has confirmed. The figures, released in response to a parliamentary question from MP Sarah Dyke, offer one […]
RFA Ship handling (Manned Model) Courses
There is a requirement to provide senior RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) deck officers with manned model ship handling training to develop their existing skills and understand the behaviour and handling of large vessels, with special emphasis on slow speed co
PPA/017 – Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System
The awarding authority is exploring options to procure a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The helmets are expected to integrate with existing personal protective equipment, radio systems, an