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Two innovative SMEs have won funding from DASA to develop cutting-edge projects under the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP).

May 7, 2026

Homeland - 89% of MoD Contracts Awarded to UK Firms Since July 2024, Minister Confirms

The Ministry of Defence awarded 4,130 new procurement contracts between 5 July 2024 and 23 April 2026, with 3,680 –

The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union's €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility for Ukraine - a move that would open up significant defence contract opportunities for British industry while deepening the UK's post-Brexit security alignment with Europe. Negotiations are expected to begin in May 2026, with Downing Street explicitly citing the economic opportunity for UK defence companies as a core rationale alongside the broader security imperative. What the Scheme Involves The EU loan facility is designed to channel large-scale financing into Ukraine's defence and reconstruction needs. Participation in the scheme would allow UK-based defence companies to bid for contracts funded through the loan - contracts that would otherwise be restricted to EU member state suppliers. The access comes at a cost. The UK is expected to contribute to a portion of the interest payments on the loan as a condition of participation - a

May 7, 2026

Homeland - UK Set to Join EU's €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Scheme in Bid to Unlock Defence Contracts

The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union’s €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility

May 6, 2026

Homeland - Defence Committee tells Prime Minister to take personal grip of AUKUS

The House of Commons Defence Committee published its long-awaited AUKUS report on Tuesday 28 April with the unusually direct title



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Blackline Safety’s lone worker solutions helped CEMEX- a global cement and concrete supplier -implement more effective safety measures for their night drivers.

April 29, 2026

Safe Travels - Building Solutions Company uses fall detection technology to fortify driver safety

Blackline Safety’s lone worker solutions helped CEMEX- a global cement and concrete supplier -implement more effective safety measures for their

For GXO, our first year at the event, and as headline sponsor, it was an opportunity to showcase our global capability and to listen to how priorities are evolving across the sector.

April 29, 2026

Defining readiness in defence supply chains

DPRTE 2026 provided a clear signal that the UK and global defence sector is entering a new phase – one

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