The Defence Minister has hailed Telford as the heart of UK defence manufacturing during a visit to key facilities producing next-generation tanks and armoured vehicles, underscoring the government’s commitment to economic growth and national security. Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, toured the Rheinmetall BAE ...
Dstl has worked with partners from the computer games industry to develop a new generation of tools that are helping military leaders make effective decisions. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) utilises the creative talents of the gaming industry to reinforce strategic and high-level decision-making by defence leaders. Dstl and Slitherine (a ...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) provides a collaborative platform for innovative companies to pitch their businesses and novel technologies to investors. Running for a sixth consecutive year, the DASA Investment Showcase was held in London in November 2024. The event saw twelve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) present their ...
“National security is the foundation for growth” – Defence Secretary launches new strategy to boost UK jobs and growth. UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new defence industrial strategy that will drive economic growth, boost British jobs and strengthen national security. Defence Secretary, John Healey has ...