The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and Defence Science and Technology Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership to develop next-generation sub-systems for low-cost weapons systems, bringing together cutting-edge technologies from both nations. The partnership will combine the UK’s Modular Weapons Testbed and Australia’s SHARKTOOTH programme, which features innovative ‘plug-and-launch’ modular technology, ...
Major venture capitalists from across Europe can help unlock billions of pounds of private investment into UK technology and defence firms, as part of a “new partnership” between defence and private investors, the Defence Secretary has announced. In a first-of-its-kind meeting between venture capital firms and a UK Defence Secretary, John ...
Leonardo has launched its SME (Small Medium Enterprises) Collaboration Partner Programme with Form1 Partners. The strategic initiative will bring together the UK’s most innovative defence and security SMEs, with Leonardo’s experience, expertise and market access, to deliver impactful capabilities to the UK’s Defence and National Security industry as well as allied ...
Final tests and upgrades are being carried out on the first of the Royal Navy’s MEWSIC electronic warfare (EW) systems. The Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability, known as MEWSIC Increment 1, will be installed on current and future warships, including the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers and the Type 26 ...
April 24, 2025
Homeland - Wales sees defence investment boost
With the Prime Minister recently making a commitment to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027,
April 23, 2025
Homeland - Healthcare Revolution: SME Innovation cut medical waiting times
A new approach to managing appointments in Defence Primary Healthcare has resulted in a significant 26% reduction in waiting times
