UK Defence Sector Adds 26,000 Jobs in a Year as Investment Drives Regional Growth

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New government figures show defence spending supported 26,000 additional UK jobs in 2024/25, with ministers pointing to rising investment as a driver of industrial growth and reindustrialisation across the country. UK defence-supported employment rose by 26,000 roles in 2024/25, according to figures published by the Ministry of Defence, as growing investment across the sector continues […]

Amentum joins Babcock five-year engineering services framework supporting UK Armed Forces nuclear, marine, land and aviation

Amentum has secured a position on a five-year Babcock International Group Engineering Services Framework to deliver support across nuclear, marine, land, aviation and mission systems for the UK Armed Forces domestically and internationally. Framework strategy and scope The framework agreement reflects a broader strategy to establish enduring partnerships with key suppliers, establishing a streamlined and […]

715869481 – DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032-Pipeline Notice

The Authority has a need for assurance vetting of Ocean Tankers under contract to the Authority, either directly, or obtained by fuel Suppliers for delivery to the Authority’s sites under the Authority’s fuel supply contracts. The Authority has two ships