Leonardo has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based advanced materials scale-up Uplift360 to accelerate the recycling and reuse of military-grade materials across the defence sector. The collaboration, confirmed on 25 March 2026, focuses on establishing a circular supply of carbon fibre derived from both production residuals and end-of-life defence assets. By combining Leonardo’s expertise in platform certification and regulatory engagement with Uplift360’s chemical recycling technologies, the partnership aims to mitigate strategic risks associated with the sovereign supply of critical raw materials. This initiative directly aligns with the UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review, which emphasises the necessity of strengthening supply chain…
