Six New Air Defence Warships to Boost Shipbuilding
At least six new warships will be built for the Royal Navy under the Defence Investment Plan, delivering the UK’s most advanced maritime air defence capability and keeping British shipyards working for decades to come. The Common Combat Vessel will replace the current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers, with delivery expected from the early 2030s. Unlike its […]
New Defence Secretary pledges biggest uplift in spending “anyone in uniform has known”
Dan Jarvis MBE MP, speaking at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference just twelve days into the role, set out his priorities for the Defence Investment Plan and signalled major investment in autonomous systems, deep strike capability and the modernisation of UK land forces. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MBE MP has delivered his first major public […]
After the Anthropic shutdown, Europe must develop its sovereign technology
The shutdown of Anthropic, creators of Claude, provides a sobering reminder that the United States, the world leaders in frontier AI, can also decide who gets to use it. In the UK, the AI and online safety minister used the shutdown to argue that Britain must build its own AI, and in France, the former […]
Construction begins at Marne Barracks as Royal Engineers prepare to relocate from Ripon to Catterick
Morgan Sindall has broken ground at Marne Barracks for new and refurbished infrastructure for 21 Engineer Regiment under the Defence Estate Optimisation programme, with the full project due to complete ahead of the unit’s arrival in 2027. A ground-breaking ceremony at Marne Barracks in Catterick has marked the start of construction on a significant package […]