£26 Billion Naval Infrastructure Investment
The Ministry of Defence has announced a £26 billion, ten-year programme to modernise the Royal Navy’s three principal naval bases: HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport, and HMNB Portsmouth. It is the largest naval infrastructure investment since the end of the Cold War. Confirmed by Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP during a visit […]
UK becomes first European partner to award contracts for low-cost drone interceptors
The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three UK SMEs to develop low-cost interceptors capable of shooting down drones, making the UK the first of five European partner nations to award contracts under a new joint air defence programme. The Low-Cost Air Defence Effectors (LCADE) programme is being delivered by the National Armaments […]
35 UK universities join new Defence Universities Alliance to boost skills and research
The Ministry of Defence has launched a new Defence Universities Alliance bringing together 35 UK universities and the Armed Forces, aimed at strengthening defence research, building critical skills and supporting the UK’s future defence workforce. Launched by Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP at the University of Manchester, the DUA was selected from almost 100 applicant […]
UK secures access for defence firms to £78 billion EU Ukraine Support Loan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a landmark agreement giving UK defence companies access to procurement contracts funded through the EU’s £78 billion (€90 billion) Ukraine Support Loan, opening a significant new route to market for British industry while reinforcing UK support for Ukraine. The deal was announced as Starmer arrived in Paris for a […]