UK Defence operations will be bolstered by a new £476M contract with Foreland Shipping Limited (FSL), ensuring the seamless transport of essential military supplies and sustaining 150 skilled UK jobs. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a seven-year strategic sealift contract to UK-based FSL, reinforcing the nation’s ability to meet ...
“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 ...
Threats to our security are increasing in intensity, complexity and scale day by day, writes Andy Scott, managing director defence, UK, at Turner & Townsend. In the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to raise national defence spending to reach 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 comes in recognition of the ...
A new UK Defence Drone Strategy has been launched to deliver a unified approach to uncrewed systems across all three military services. Supported by some £4.5Bn of investment, the new approach will see uncrewed systems delivered rapidly, equipping them with innovative technology across air, sea, and land. The UK Defence Drone Strategy, ...