Wallwork Group will be returning to Southern Manufacturing 2026 - being held 3rd–5th February 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre - with a significantly expanded capability, showcasing the hard coatings, heat treatments and advanced thermal processing solutions they supply.

The UK's first licensed spaceport, Spaceport Cornwall, has commenced work on a groundbreaking project with the National Drone Hub to establish a unique testing environment for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

Hertford based ISTEC Services Ltd has secured a four-year contract for the supply of weapon mount spares across all three services via the Babcock Service Provision and Transformation Contract (SPTC).

Thales has introduced the prototype of Sonar 76Nano - a miniaturised acoustic detection system aimed at redefining maritime security for the UK, NATO and their allies - which will make its official public debut with the Royal Navy at a technology demonstrator on Wednesday (17th December).

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has reached a landmark agreement with the UK Armed Forces to develop a groundbreaking new undergraduate degree in Autonomous Systems which will be set to welcome its first students in September 2026.

Excalibur, a 12-metre experimental uncrewed underwater vessel, has now been officially handed over to the Royal Navy.

Today, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) launched the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS), designed to ensure UK military intelligence is more efficient and better able to anticipate future threats.

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a new five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for APKWS laser-guidance kits to equip US armed forces with tens of thousands of additional low-cost precision munitions.

James Fisher (JFD Global) has secured a contract with PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, which will see JFD Global integrate a combined, hyperbaric and saturation diving system into the Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel, Ratownik.

Avon Protection has received a new European order for FM50 respirators and FM61EU filters via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract vehicle.

BAE Systems has received a $123 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).

Rheinmetall UK have been awarded a contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System to the UK Ministry of Defence’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platform upgrade.

Babcock has opened applications for its 2026 apprentice intake as it unveils the recruitment of a record number of graduates and apprentices across its UK business.

The UK has joined a European defence export treaty alongside its NATO allies, making it easier for British defence businesses to benefit from closer cooperation on exports with European allies France, Germany and Spain.

Another significant moment on the Type 31 (T31) programme was delivered by Babcock yesterday at its Rosyth facility in Scotland, with the keel laid for HMS Formidable.

GKN Aerospace today announced a new strategic teaming agreement with autonomous platform provider Anduril Industries UK to explore future opportunities at GKN Aerospace’s Isle of Wight airframe production facility, accelerating the development of advanced uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) and rotorcraft technologies for UK defence programmes.

Today, HII and Babcock have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership for further support of Virginia-class submarine construction, to increase throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to deliver nuclear propulsion and engineering capabilities to Rolls-Royce Submarines, supporting the UK’s growing submarines programme.

BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast (MMM) systems for integration onto US Navy submarines.

Babcock has unveiled ARMOR Force (Autonomous and Remote, Maritime Operational Response – Force), an architecture of disaggregated systems and platforms capable of independent operations and connected by advanced digital capabilities.

GeoPura has delivered a landmark demonstration of its resilient, zero-emission hydrogen energy technology at RAF Waddington, showcasing the capability of two Hydrogen Power Units (HPU-Ms) to provide robust, off-grid electrical power suitable for deployed, expeditionary and main-base resilience applications.

The UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure from Russian undersea threats in the North Atlantic, through a transformation of the Royal Navy and its submarine-hunting capabilities.

Defence and training support company MASS and its JCAST partners, have successfully delivered Joint Venture 2025 alongside the UK MoD’s Integrated Warfare Centre (IWC) - the capstone annual operational validation event ensuring the UK is prepared for war in Europe.

Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse Satcom today announced a strategic merger between Gatehouse Satcom and Cobham Satcom’s Network Division.

Rushmoor borough has today been awarded the prestigious honour of hosting the 2026 National Armed Forces Day celebrations.

Cambridge based Blighter has added a proprietary dynamic radar target tracker module to its integrator-friendly BlighterNexus AI-assisted multisensor connectivity & processing system.

Serco has been awarded a 25-year contract by SkyAlyne to support its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

Babcock France has been awarded a contract to support the French Test Pilot school (EPNER) with an L-39 aircraft – the first for its fleet.

The traditional steel cutting ceremony was held at Navantia UK’s Appledore shipyard in North Devon yesterday, marking a significant achievement for the FSS programme that is driving a £100 million investment across Belfast and Appledore.

A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation’s ability to protect against modern threats.

PLEXSYS has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems OneArc on the opening day of I/ITSEC 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

As BAE Systems announces that applications for its 2026 apprenticeship intake are open, the company has reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across its UK operations.

Digital Catapult has named five startups that will join its accelerator programme to improve industrial supply chain resilience in the defence industry and drive the practical application of deep tech innovation to equip the sector to be future ready.

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has appointed Jim Carter as permanent Director General for Commercial and Industry (C&I) following an external competition.

Advanced surface coating specialist Anotec has strengthened its compliance across aerospace and defence, by achieving JOSCAR accreditation.

Lane Electronics has introduced Cinch Fibreco generic D38999 (MIL-DTL-38999 series III) Fibre-Optic Connectors are now available from Lane Electronics

The US Army and BAE Systems have definitised a contract modification worth over $390 million to upgrade additional Bradley A4 Fighting Vehicles.

Bourton Group LLP has announced the appointment of Glenn Gooding as Associate Partner, to enhance the consultancy’s expertise in supporting UK defence and aerospace manufacturers with operational improvement, engineering excellence and capability development.

The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4 billion maritime deal that includes joint development of the Indonesian navy’s maritime capability, with Babcock chosen as the prime industrial partner for the new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP).

GKN Aerospace has entered into a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop and demonstrate a flying uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) capability within the next 18 months.

Women in Defence UK has announced the winners of the 10th Anniversary Women in Defence UK Awards, held yesterday, celebrating a decade of honouring exceptional women, men, individuals and teams who contribute to the defence of the United Kingdom.

BAE Systems has been awarded a $22 million contract by the US Navy to produce missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), with the total value potentially reaching $317 million.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has contracted GRAHAM Building to deliver a £142.1 million programme of investment at Dreghorn Barracks, Glencorse Barracks and Colinton Road Reserve Centre.

The acquisition has been announced of Marshall Land Systems by Indigenous Canadian investment firm Flowing River Capital Partners.

Britain’s ground-breaking DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, as a £316 million contract is awarded to MBDA to deliver new systems to the Royal Navy from 2027.

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver 44 additional CV90MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles at a value of approximately $450 million including spares, support, logistics and training.

The UK’s Ajax armoured fighting vehicle programme has been recognised for excellence in project delivery at the Global Project Controls Expo Awards.

As it enters a new phase of growth and business expansion, Tyron Runflat is welcoming the latest addition to its team with the appointment of technically experienced Director, Dr Stuart Turner.

UK-based specialist in space domain awareness (SDA) and space intelligence, Spaceflux Ltd, has won all three major multimillion-pound, multiyear UK government contracts to provide advanced space surveillance and tracking (SST) data across multiple orbital regimes.

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability in maritime assurance, ensuring undersea and autonomous systems are safe, reliable and ready for operation.

UK manufacturers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) are seeing tangible benefits, including a positive impact on productivity and increases in profitability, according to new research.

Multiple sites across the UK for new factories to make munitions and military explosives to boost the UK’s warfighting readiness have been identified as the government moves to the next phase of building the factories of the future.

Babcock France and Airbus Helicopters have been awarded a 10-year contract to provide in service support to the entire fleet of H145 of the Direction Générale de la Sécurité civile and the Gendarmerie nationale, helping to safeguard communities across France.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed its 'third lifetime' of full-scale fatigue (FSF) testing for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

Smith Myers and Trakka Systems have successfully integrated the Artemis Mobile Phone Detection & Location System (MPDLS) with the Trakka TM-100 Mapping System and TC line of EO/IR camera systems.

Konrad-Technologies UK Ltd (KT-UK) and RADX Technologies, Inc. (RADX) have entered a new partnership under which KT-UK will integrate solutions across the UK and EU.

Advanced cyber protections will be embedded into the digital systems that power everything from critical infrastructure to consumer electronics.

Team Plymouth took centre stage at an event in Westminster’s Terrace Pavilion, showcasing the city’s pivotal role in shaping the UK’s defence future and driving inclusive growth across the South West.

Morphose Capital Partners has formally welcomed Andre Turville as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is a step closer to receiving highly capable new support ships following successful completion of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme's Critical Design Review (CDR).

A manually operated, CNC-controlled tube bending machine from Unison Ltd, is all set to assist Leonardo in ensuring the operational readiness of the AW101 Merlin helicopters based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall.

Chess Dynamics has confirmed that its latest high-performance positioner, Omega, is now in operational use as part of Mellori's Blue Jay Horizon system which was launched at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney.

Bristol based defence technology company, Elbit Systems UK (ESUK), has delivered the first Ground Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems to the Royal Artillery following successful live fire trials earlier this year.

Renishaw’s full range of RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems and TEMPUS technology are now integrated into the 3DEXPERIENCE virtual machine from Dassault Systèmes.

UK hospitals, energy and water supplies, as well as transport networks, will be better protected from the threat of cyber attacks under new laws being introduced in Parliament today.

The biennial Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) - taking place next year, 18th-20th November 2026 - is to feature a dedicated focus on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), consider efforts to build a more sustainable aviation infrastructure and explore defence and space business innovation.

During a visit to QinetiQ’s HQ in Farnborough, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, met with engineers and scientists to see how its investment in new digital and AI technologies, to augment high value engineering skills, is significantly increasing productivity and ramping up the involvement of UK SMEs to harness innovation.

Jacobs has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) on Lot 8 – Infrastructure, to deliver advisory services to UK public sector clients through 2027, including for transportation and defence.

Over 1.8 million veterans across the UK will benefit from a new network of local support centres, as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) launches a transformational Veterans Strategy to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve and have served and recognise their invaluable contribution to the nation as a whole.

LEMO has introduced the new IP68-rated REDEL SP Series plastic connectors, the next generation of high-performance connectors designed for critical applications in test & measurement and UAV environments.

Portsmouth based SubSea Craft (SSC) and Australian company Greenroom Robotics have signed a teaming agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration across the AUKUS technology ecosystem.

The Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), Andrew Bailey, today visited Navantia UK’s Appledore shipyard to view the contribution of the defence and maritime industry to the regional economy.

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.