The Ministry of Defence has highlighted a £35 million investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since July 2024, managed through its Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). The announcement, coinciding with Small Business Saturday, showcases how targeted funding is enabling innovative technologies to transition from concept to frontline military capability. ...
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally unveiled the Atlantic Bastion programme, a major initiative designed to transform the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and enhance security in the North Atlantic. The programme will create an advanced hybrid naval force, integrating autonomous surface and underwater vessels with artificial intelligence, traditional ...
Defence and technology firm MASS, a subsidiary of Cohort plc, has announced the successful delivery of the Joint Venture 2025 exercise for the UK Ministry of Defence. The exercise, conducted in November 2025, served as the principal annual operational validation event for the UK’s Standing Joint Force Headquarters Group (SJFHQ ...
As official media partner of DPRTE 2026, Defence Online is delighted to announce a major addition to the event’s keynote programme. John Godfrey, Managing Director for Public Affairs, Policy and Research at TheCityUK, will join the critical “Financing the Future of Defence” session at DPRTE 2026. With four decades of experience spanning ...
December 12, 2025
Homeland - Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty
The United Kingdom has joined the Agreement on Defence Export Controls, formalising a pact with European allies France, Germany, and
December 12, 2025
Maritime - HMS Formidable keel laid as Babcock demonstrates world-class capability
Babcock International Group has announced two significant developments at its Rosyth facility, reinforcing the site’s strategic importance to both UK
