National Armaments Director Group’s Rupert Pearce and Helen Bates Join DPRTE Defence Summit Line-Up
Two senior figures from National Armaments Director (NAD) Group, the organisation at the centre of UK armaments strategy and equipment procurement, have been confirmed as speakers at the UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit on 22 October in Manchester. The UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit has confirmed two further additions […]
RAF Establishes No. III Space Effects Squadron to Protect UK Satellites from Hostile Threats
The RAF has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit tasked with countering hostile threats to UK satellites. The squadron, announced on 23 September 2026 by Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth at the UK Space Power Conference, will use advanced technology including Electronic Warfare to disrupt, degrade and deny adversary activity […]
Babcock and Arqit Demonstrate Quantum-Safe Encrypted Data Transfer Between Command and Deployed Systems
Babcock and quantum-encryption specialist Arqit have jointly demonstrated secure data transfer between a command centre and a deployed mortar system using quantum-safe encryption at the DVD 2026 event at Millbrook. The trial followed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies to explore integration of Babcock’s mission systems and systems integration capability with Arqit’s cryptographic […]
UK Defence Innovation Opens Cycle 8 Competition for Scalable Manufacturing Proposals
UK Defence Innovation has closed Cycle 8 of its themed competition for scalable manufacturing proposals. The competition, which opened in July 2026, sought cost-competitive innovations capable of reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 within a four-month delivery window. Competition Parameters The Cycle 8 competition invited proposals for innovative solutions designed for manufacture and scalable within approximately […]
North East Defence Company OpenWorks Engineering Expands into the US Market
Founded in the growing defence hub of North East England over a decade ago, Northumberland-based OpenWorks opens US regional headquarters amidst exceptional growth OpenWorks Engineering, a global leader in C-UAS, air defence, and surveillance technology, has this week announced the launch of its United States presence, with a new, regional American headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, […]
Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems – RFI/PME – Early Engagement
This request for Information / Preliminary Market Engagement document is for two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure.
Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems
This request for Information / Preliminary Market Engagement document is for two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure.