UK Defence Investment: From Policy to Pipeline
This report, “UK Defence Investment: From Policy to Pipeline,” takes the MOD’s £298bn Defence Investment Plan (published 30 June 2026, covering FY2026/27–2029/30) and tests its eleven headline capability commitments; nuclear, homeland defence, drones, munitions, digital targeting, combat air and more against live market data from Defence Contracts International (239 pre-market notices, 441 live tenders and […]
UK air defence firm Cambridge Aerospace secures $300m in fresh sign of investor confidence in Britain’s defence sector
Cambridge-based air defence company Cambridge Aerospace has closed a $300 million Series C funding round, valuing the business at $3.4 billion — a signal to the wider UK defence supply chain that private investors are backing British-built military technology at real scale. The round was led by US venture capital firm DFJ Growth, with continued […]
£360m Jet Training System Set to Replace Red Arrows’ Ageing Hawks, Defence Investment Plan Confirms
The government’s newly published Defence Investment Plan has formally confirmed long-anticipated plans to retire the Royal Air Force’s ageing Hawk fleet, with a new Jet Training System set to take over both frontline fast-jet training and the Red Arrows’ display duties. The Plan states that new jets for “a modernised fast-jet training system” will also […]
“Scotland is powering Britain’s future defence” says Defence Secretary on first visit to Rosyth Shipyard and forces housing
Defence Secretary on his first visit to Scotland tours Babcock’s Rosyth facility and Service Family Accommodation in Edinburgh On his first visit to Scotland as Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting has today underlined the nation’s vital role in the UK’s defence. During the visit, Mr Streeting saw first-hand how UK defence investment is supporting national security, skilled jobs and service families, with nearly 12,000 jobs in Scotland supported by defence. […]
RFI – Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement – Early Engagement
The Authority is seeking industry input on the establishment of a Platform Authority for Maritime Uncrewed Systems, capable of providing the governance, engineering expertise, certification support and through-life assurance necessary to enable the safe a
Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces Mail
Description of Requirement The Ministry of Defence, acting through the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), intends to procure a comprehensive global mail conveyance service to support the delivery and return of Forces mail and courier services worldwide.
Temporary Stabling for Military Working Horses
Temporary Stabling required for hire for Military Working Horses, London based.