Veolia: Specialist decommissioning for military installations
As the Ministry of Defence (MOD) accelerates the generational renewal of its estate and prepares for the AUKUS submarine programme, the safe and sustainable decommissioning of legacy infrastructure has become a critical strategic priority. Through innovative partnerships, Veolia is delivering advanced decommissioning capabilities that de-risk complex programmes, accelerate delivery timelines, and drive the circular economy […]
Anduril Unveils Thunder: Autonomous Attack Rotorcraft Set to Redefine Combat Aviation
Unveiled at Farnborough International Airshow, Thunder represents a significant step in the maturation of autonomous combat aviation – and signals a growing market for the technologies and supply chain capabilities that will underpin it. Anduril Industries has unveiled Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft designed to multiply the combat power and survivability of crewed […]
QinetiQ Invests £20m to Accelerate Laser Directed Energy Weapon Development and Production
A £20 million company-funded investment in high-energy laser technology signals a significant step towards the operational deployment of Laser Directed Energy Weapons, with implications for UK sovereign industrial capability and the wider defence supply chain. QinetiQ has announced a £20 million investment to accelerate the development and manufacture of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) technology, […]
Babcock, ACUA Ocean and Frankenburg Join Forces on Maritime Counter-Drone Capability
A tripartite agreement signed at Farnborough International Airshow brings together a systems integrator, an uncrewed surface vessel specialist and a precision missile manufacturer to deliver persistent, affordable maritime air defence against the drone threat. Babcock International Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Plymouth-based marine technology company ACUA Ocean Technologies and missile developer Frankenburg […]
Slipstream Design Completes NATO DIANA Programme with £1.5 Million in Contracts Secured
A UK digital and microwave radio frequency specialist has emerged from NATO’s elite innovation accelerator with international validation, accelerated product development and a clear pathway to frontline technology adoption. Shipley-based Slipstream Design has completed NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme, securing two contracts totalling £1.5 million in the process and significantly […]
Ericsson Selected for UK’s £8 Billion Tactical Communication Systems Framework
Ericsson’s appointment to the UK Government’s Tactical Communication Systems framework opens a major procurement vehicle for defence-grade 5G and mission-critical connectivity, with significant implications for the wider defence technology supply chain. Ericsson has been selected as a provider on the UK Government’s Tactical Communication Systems framework (RM6393), securing positions in both Lot 1 (Services) and […]