DPRTE Poll Points to Growing Opportunity Further Down the Defence Supply Chain
A DPRTE poll on where Defence Investment Plan funding lands first found strong recognition that Tier 1 primes see the earliest wave of investment, but with MOD policy now actively pushing that opportunity further down the chain, the real story is what happens next for SMEs and specialist suppliers. DPRTE’s latest poll asked its community […]
UK to Establish Disinformation Centre and Lead Global AI Safety Standards
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the establishment of a National Centre for Information Defence to counter state-sponsored disinformation, and committed the UK to leading the development of global artificial intelligence safety standards. The announcements were made during Burnham’s first major international speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. New Centre […]
Leidos Extends US Army ARTEMIS ISR Contract to $127m Through 2027
Leidos has secured a contract extension from the US Army to operate the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System (ARTEMIS) across Europe through summer 2027, with options for two additional years. The deal, valued at up to $127m, extends the company’s delivery of rapidly deployable airborne ISR capabilities primarily within US European Command’s […]
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Addresses UN General Assembly on Britain’s Global Leadership Role
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech to the UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026, setting out his vision for Britain’s international role and addressing what he characterised as threats to democratic institutions and social cohesion stemming from hostile state disinformation campaigns. National Security and Information Warfare Burnham stated that overcoming division and instability […]
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting Addresses UK Space Power Conference on National Security Importance
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has told the UK Space Power Conference that space control is now as critical to national deterrence as air and naval superiority were in previous centuries, and announced the formation of the UK’s first dedicated Space Effects Squadron to conduct offensive and defensive operations in orbit. Speaking on 23 September 2026, […]
UK and Philippines Sign Infrastructure Partnership Backed by £5 billion Export Finance
The UK and Philippines have signed a government-to-government partnership enabling priority Philippine infrastructure projects to access up to £5 billion in UK Export Finance support and British expertise across transport, clean energy, healthcare, water, digital and advanced technology sectors. The two countries finalised the partnership on 23 September, with UK Trade Minister Lord Sarwar and […]
Government Releases £50 Million Defence Growth Deal Funding to Plymouth
The Ministry of Defence has released £50 million in Defence Growth Deal funding to Plymouth, unlocking a further £34 million from industry and local partners. The £84 million package is expected to create nearly 1,000 jobs and establish the city as a national centre for marine autonomy. Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker approved Team Plymouth’s […]
Low Voltage Distribution Networks System Works at Nyati and Kifaru Barracks
Low Voltage Distribution Networks System Works at Nyati and Kifaru Barracks in Kenya