DPRTE 2027 to Bring Defence Buyers and Suppliers Together at Farnborough in March
DPRTE 2027 will bring defence buyers, prime contractors and supply chain decision-makers together at Farnborough on 23-24 March 2027, at a moment when the MOD’s own Defence Investment Plan admits the requirements for the next decade have not yet been written. DPRTE has confirmed its flagship 2027 event will take place at Farnborough on 23-24 […]
Dual-Use Technologies: The SME Route into UK Defence
Dual-use technologies — innovations developed for civilian markets that also have defence applications — are opening a new and increasingly important route for SMEs to enter the UK defence supply chain. As the Ministry of Defence continues to prioritise innovation and broaden its supplier base, understanding how to position dual-use capability for defence opportunities is […]
Expanding SME Participation in Defence: Enabling Access, Innovation and Growth
Navigating the UK Defence Marketplace: Policy, Investment and Opportunity in 2026 and Beyond
Winning Defence Contracts in 2026: Market Opportunities, Frameworks & Emerging Trends
Turkish Air Force pilots begin Typhoon conversion training at RAF Coningsby under £8 billion contract
Two Turkish Air Force pilots have begun conversion training on RAF Typhoon fighters at RAF Coningsby under an £8 billion contract for 20 aircraft. The pilots will train with 29 Squadron, the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, over a nine-month programme followed by three months of instructor training. Training Programme and Timeline The […]
EU Council Approves First Five European Defence Projects of Common Interest
The Council of the EU has approved the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest under the European Defence Industry Programme, covering drones, maritime defence, space, air and missile defence, and eastern border security. The Council of the EU has formally approved five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), the first set of […]
Chancellor Confirms £6bn of Shipyard Contracts as Rolls-Royce Commits Extra £300m to UK Factories
Conference announcements link submarine infrastructure, nuclear manufacturing and a “buy British” procurement pledge, with implications for defence suppliers across the UK. Chancellor John Healey used his address to Labour Party Conference on 28 September to confirm £6 billion of contracts for British shipyards, while announcing that Rolls-Royce will invest an extra £300 million in its […]
UK Export Finance Launches £5 billion Pilot to Support British Exports to High-Growth Markets
UK Export Finance has launched a £5 billion pilot scheme offering flexible loan guarantees to overseas buyers in high-growth markets, designed to increase demand for British goods and services while supporting UK employment. The UK Export Finance (UKEF) pilot product, named Flexible Finance, will make loans available to selected borrowers operating in fast-growing economies including […]