The Ajax armoured fighting vehicle for the British Army has declared Initial Operating Capability (IOC), a key delivery milestone that means it can now deploy a squadron on operations.

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, to establish a strategic alliance to explore opportunities to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems (UAS).

Boeing will be bringing its defence and services solutions to the Dubai Airshow later this month, with the F-15 Eagle, the CH-47 Chinook, KC-46 Pegasus, AH-64 Apache and the C-17 Globemaster on static display.

BMT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Teledyne Marine Vehicles group which includes Iceland-based Teledyne Gavia and North Falmouth, MA based Teledyne Webb Research, laying the foundation for strategic alignment and close collaboration on future projects in the maritime autonomy space.

BAE Systems’ Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator (CCMCS) for the EA-37B electronic attack mission system has been approved for training by the US Air Force (USAF) and delivered to support interim fielding.

At the Global MilSatCom conference in London today, Nik Smith, Director of Space at Lockheed Martin UK, told delegates that the UK should accelerate investment in sovereign, resilient space systems to safeguard national security and drive economic growth.

Lloyd’s Register has been awarded a contract from BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAESMA) for Naval Classification New Construction Services for the first three Royal Australian Navy Hunter class frigates.

RTX’s Raytheon UK has been awarded a UK Space Agency contract to provide orbital analysts in support of the UK’s Space Domain Awareness mission.

Blighter will be showcasing its smart radars and AI-assisted BlighterNexus software in the UK pavilion at Defense & Security 2025 taking place at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand from the 10th-13th November 2025.

Defence iQ has released its Armoured Vehicle Interactive Global Defence Report (2026-2030), which also provides an interactive tool for customising and analysing vital data shaping the future of the armoured vehicle sector.

Radio frequency (RF) technology specialist Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of SPX Communication Technologies, today announced the launch of ECS Connect.

The Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates will be equipped with advanced defence systems following BAE Systems Maritime Australia’s decision to award Ultra Maritime a contract for its Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) system.

The MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) has marked a major milestone in its £15 million strategic partnership with Lloyds, established to support the development of skills and innovation in the UK’s manufacturing sector.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has introduced the Gambit 6 unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), which adds air-to-ground operations for international collaborative combat aircraft (CCA).

Tekever and Arkeus have successfully completed a joint integration and flight test campaign, proving the full compatibility and mission-readiness of Tekever’s AR3 EVO tactical unmanned aerial system and Arkeus’ Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR).

Wayland Additive, a specialist in eBeam metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, is returning to Formnext (taking place 18th–21st November 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany) where it will be showcasing its NeuBeam technology.

Fat Albert, the world’s most recognisable C-130 Hercules, will soon return to Marshall Aerospace’s hangars for crucial structural work that will add decades to its lifespan.

Australia’s sovereign submarine partners ASC and BAE Systems today announced a new-look Industry Capability Network (ICN) Portal for Australian businesses seeking to participate in the Nuclear-powered Submarine Programme (NPS).

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched its new Defence Housing Strategy, with £9 billion set to improve over 40,000 military homes.

Australian submarine battery systems company PMB Defence Engineering has entered into a contract with BAE Systems in the UK to enable the potential integration of its nickel zinc battery technology into the design of UK and Australia's nuclear-powered submarines, known as SSN-AUKUS.

Nasmyth Group, a provider of specialist precision engineering services to the aerospace, defence and related industries, today announced its acquisition by Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd.

British soldiers’ mobility on the battlefield will be enhanced as the UK and Germany sign a major contract for new high-tech bridging equipment, reflecting the growing defence partnership between the two countries.

Babcock and Plastometrex are partnering to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in the defence supply chain.

Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State of Victoria, Australia, that outlines a commitment to collaborate on developing Victoria’s defence industry skills, supply chain and innovation eco-system, to support the AUKUS submarine programme.

Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Indonesia Ministry of Defence its first A400M, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its military transport capabilities.

Five uncrewed boats remotely-piloted from 500 miles away swarmed HMS Tyne in a demonstration of how the Royal Navy could utilise such technology on future operations.

Babcock has been awarded a one-year contract extension by the Ministry of Defence to continue delivering electro-mechanical training to the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT).

The German Armed Forces are equipping their medical service with Systematic's SitaWare Battlefield Health, a software solution that enables casualty tracking, patient documentation and the creation of an operational picture.

Sofant Technologies has achieved a major industry milestone by successfully demonstrating a fully functioning Ka band transmit array using its proprietary RF MEMS beamforming IC.

ZeroAvia has shipped its first flight intent SuperStack Flex modular low temperature proton exchange membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell system to a customer in the defence sector.

Airframe Designs has promoted Chris Fleet to a newly created Operations Director role as part of its plans to expand its specialist engineering and manufacturing services to the global aviation, defence and space sectors.

ALL.SPACE has formed a strategic partnership with Aalyria to advance autonomous, fully interoperable communications across multiple domains, specifically designed for defence scenarios where connectivity must survive beyond legacy single link satcom solutions.

Solus Power has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to further develop its novel dual use battery technology, Kratos.

Ploughshare has unveiled a new suite of services designed to help UK companies identify and unlock high-potential dual-use technologies and is collaborating with Leonardo to accelerate the commercialisation of their defence IP.

Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced its latest Thermal by FLIR collaboration with Gremsy, a provider of professional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) payload and gimbal solutions.

The UKDI-Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), supported by Innovate UK Loans Ltd (Innovate UK), has opened Cycle 5 of Defence Innovation Loans with enhanced support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing defence solutions.

Designer and manufacturer of bespoke lithium-ion battery technology, Lincad, has officially returned to its rebuilt, state-of-the-art facility on its long-established Ash Vale site.

Thousands of skilled UK jobs have been secured for years to come as the UK and Türkiye signed a deal yesterday worth up to £8 billion for 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets – the biggest fighter jet exports deal in a generation.

Siemens has appointed Ella Haapiainen to lead its consultancy arm, Siemens Advanta, in the UK and Ireland, with a mission to help organisations tackle key challenges including digitalisation, decarbonisation and operational efficiency.

Saab's BlueBear company has played a crucial role in Ex KOP SHIELD, conducted by the British Army's 7 Air Defence Group in the Falklands.

The UK and Germany are ramping up their cyber and military cooperation to strengthen European and NATO security - with the two Armed Forces working closer than ever one year on from the signing of the landmark Trinity House Agreement on Defence.

Lockheed Martin is strengthening the resilience of its supply chain to ensure the US and its allies receive combat-ready missile systems precisely when needed. 

Boeing has named the Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Quin as the new President of Boeing UK & Ireland.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd (HAV), the designer of Airlander, has today announced the reservation of a further three aircraft, representing the first Airlander 10 aircraft destined for defence use.

Five hundred students in Lancashire are to be given the opportunity to join the frontline of UK cyber defence, through a new major expansion of the Government’s Digital & Cyber Bursary Programme.

Robosys Automation has secured a new contract award from the Australian Maritime College, AMC Search, to supply its advanced VOYAGER AI software as a retrofit to its OPT WAMV-16 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV).

Britain’s latest supersonic missile is fully ready for frontline action after completing extensive trials during an ‘explosive autumn’ of tests and exercises.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released a report - UK Defence Footprint: Making Defence an engine for growth - which provides an overview of how the MoD is proactively supporting employment, skills, investment and economic growth across all parts of the UK.

Rolls-Royce Submarines today celebrated the opening of a new office in Cardiff, creating more than 100 new jobs in the Welsh capital.

A contract has been awarded to Bovis by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) for new facilities at Kendrew Barracks and Bulwell Army Reserve Centre, in the East Midlands.

NP Aerospace has today announced the launch of their upgraded armoured Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicle.

ODU has introduced a pragmatic solution to the need for an ‘umbilical’ link between base equipment and various hand-held devices, its AMC High-Density USB-C interface.

Cleantech start-up Uplift360 and Leonardo have successfully transformed an end-of-life helicopter rotor blade into a prototype drone arm, marking a significant advance in critical materials recovery for defence and aerospace.

Provider of high-resolution thermal imaging from space, SatVu, has announced its participation in NATO’s Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) initiative.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence has awarded Marshall Aerospace a major contract to support its fleet of newly-acquired Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

Babcock is to grow its intake of university students from Poland as part of its Babcock Polska Graduate programme.

On the fifth anniversary of its apprenticeship programme, Navantia UK has welcomed 73 new apprentices across its four UK sites, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the next generation of British shipbuilders and engineers.

Manufacturer of the world’s only multipiece rubber Runflat system, Tyron Runflat, has again extended its capabilities, resulting in its latest partnership with a European Special Forces organisation.

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (MinDRI) Luke Pollard MP has officially opened the new Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, marking a significant milestone in modernising and streamlining the UK’s defence logistics infrastructure.

Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities, having placed an order for 20 new Eurofighters.

Babcock has won the Net Zero Resource Efficiency category at this year’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) Sanctuary Awards, which celebrate exceptional sustainability and conservation achievements.

BAE Systems and the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) have successfully tested the Scorpio-XR artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer.

Avon Protection’s MITR-M1 Half Mask and MITR-PF Compact Particulate Filter have received certification from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) only nine months after its launch into the tactical military, special forces and law enforcement markets.

Rupert Pearce has been appointed as the new UK National Armaments Director (NAD).

Marshall Aerospace and Dowty have concluded a new agreement aiming to provide more effective and streamlined support for global operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.

The UK's newest nuclear submarine has successfully submerged for the first time at BAE Systems in Barrow, Cumbria.

Getac Technology Corporation (Getac) has launched its new S510AD laptop, a powerful rugged PC built around AMD RyzenTM AI processing technology, for professionals who need advanced edge-AI performance in demanding field and industrial environments.

ADS - the UK trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space - has launched its Manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliamentary elections, outlining a series of recommendations for the next five years.

Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon aircraft will continue to receive mission-essential EJ200 engine support following a new five-year maintenance contract awarded to Serco by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).

Rolls-Royce Submarines and Siemens, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on digital optimisation and boost efficiency across engineering.

BAE Systems and PragoData, a Czech systems integrator and consulting company, have announced they will work together with a view to providing Integrated Product Support (IPS) capabilities to the Czech defence sector.

The Royal Navy’s maritime strike capabilities have been significantly enhanced with a 'lethal combination' of precision, reach and flexibility against a spectrum of threats after its Sea Venom missiles achieved an important milestone.

Serco has appointed Michael LaRouche as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serco’s North American division effective 1st October 2025.

The UK’s Armed Forces will be strengthened by a new cutting-edge Defence Equipment Engineering Asset Management Systems (DEEAMS) platform, which will transform how the military manages and maintains its equipment, driving efficiency and generating over 100 highly-skilled jobs.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Teledyne Microwave UK has launched Deimos 'Backpack' R-ESM​, the latest addition to its Phobos Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) family.

BAE Systems Hägglunds is teaming up with Rheinmetall Weapon and Ammunition to integrate the 120mm L44A1 Low Recoil (LR) weapon system onto the latest CV90120 vehicle, leveraging their capabilities to deliver a tailored solution to meet the evolving demands of the battlefield.

RTX's Raytheon and Anduril have successfully conducted a static fire test of an advanced solid rocket motor under a contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), located in Taunton and Marine AI, a Plymouth-based provider of maritime autonomy software, have this month launched a world-first research programme to enable Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) to read, interpret and act upon official navigational information once only usable by human mariners.

Reading based independent technology group, Cohort plc, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary MASS Consultants Ltd has been awarded a four-year contract to provide airborne countermeasures and associated services to a UK defence prime contractor for an international end customer.

The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) has expanded its 2026 exhibition footprint with the addition of a new hall, following the selling out of space 12 months in advance of the event, breaking the previous sell-out record.

A major green energy upgrade has been completed at Doncasters’ Droitwich manufacturing site, with 2,400 solar panels now powering the Deritend Precision Castings facility.

BAE Systems and Forterra are collaborating to rapidly prototype an autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV).

SeaKing Group has announced the appointment of Blaise Cockton as Managing Director.

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global) has commenced a project to deliver to the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) - a new medical monitoring capability for integration into the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

Blighter has won a follow-on contract from a military customer in Southeast Asia to supply its Blighter B400 series radars for border surveillance.

A Labour MP has backed the aerospace and defence sectors and wants them to be ‘as successful as possible’.

Babcock International Group and Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL 1) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Warsaw to explore the development of a joint sustainment and support centre for the Polish Armed Forces’ helicopter fleet, alongside a technical training centre designed to enhance operational readiness and long-term ...

IFS today announced the appointment of Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer, succeeding Debra McCowan, who is stepping down from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Serco Inc. has been awarded a re-compete contract to support the US Navy's submarine fleet.

Boeing and Palantir have announced they are working together to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) systems and software across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) factories and programmes.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first civil unmanned aerial system (UAS) international operation.

Edinburgh based Zelim’s AI-powered maritime safety and surveillance technology has been selected to take part in NATO’s largest naval exercise, REPMUS 2025.

Lane Electronics will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of interconnection solutions next month at the Engineering Design Show (EDS) 2025, taking place 8th–9th October at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Advanced Engineering - taking place next month at the NEC, Birmingham (29th-30th October) - will focus on automation and robotics, sustainability, policy and the skills gap, whilst also highlighting additive manufacturing, advanced materials and composites, as well as aerospace, defence and satellite engineering.

Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) has successfully achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) on its next-generation Interim Indirect Fires Simulation (IIDFS).

Babcock the defence company and KNL, a radio communications equipment manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer next generation High Frequency (HF) Communications support to armed forces across the land, sea and air domains.

Chess Dynamics has appointed Andy Smith as its new Managing Director.

ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip) has signed a multiyear contract with the Royal Air Force (RAF) which provides enterprise-wide access to advanced simulation technologies, designed to strengthen mission readiness through scalable synthetic operational training across a growing number of air programmes.

His Majesty King Charles III has visited BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness to welcome the country's newest attack submarine into the Royal Navy.

MT&S, the mission training and satellite ground network communications software business acquired by Serco from Northrop Grumman, has been awarded a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to be its sole provider of enhanced simulator and training services.

Ground has been broken at RAF Leeming and RAF Boulmer marking the first two projects to start construction under a landmark contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Ongoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI), set a new company record this week, pushing past a total of nine million flight hours.