UK Defence Sector Responds to the DIP
The UK defence sector has been busily responding to the announcement of the Government’s much-anticipated Defence Investment Plan (DIP). The strategy – which sets out funding to support the armed forces, bolster British industry and strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence – has so far received a cautiously optimistic response. Some sector commentators have been good […]
Dstl Celebrates 25 Years of Defence Innovation
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) this week marks 25 years at the heart of the UK’s defence and national security, delivering innovation through science and technological advancement, designed to keep the country safe. Watch Dstl’s 25th Anniversary video here (YouTube) Established back in 2001, following the part‑privatisation of the Defence Evaluation and […]
The UK Defence Investment Plan 2026
Published by the Ministry of Defence in 2026, the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) sets out the UK government’s strategic roadmap for defence spending over the next four years and beyond, backed by £298 billion in total investment through to 2029/30. The plan is framed around three core pillars: transforming the Armed Forces for modern warfighting, […]
Gas Boilers Pose Critical Threat to UK National Security
The overwhelming dependence of UK homes on gas poses a critical national security risk according to a new report, The Home Front, released by the independent climate change think E3G and the Kings College Department of War Studies. Around 85% of homes are heated using gas, and this produces significant risks to the UK’s security, […]