Rolls-Royce and the Polish defence technology group Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) intend to intensify their cooperation in the field of propulsion technologies for military vehicles.

The UK has established its first sovereign manufacturing capability for ultrahigh temperature materials - vital for space, hypersonic and propulsion systems.

Thales has today announced the launch of SkyDefender, a system providing an integral air and missile defence dome with artificial intelligence.

HRH The Princess Royal visited Rotherham based MTL Advanced (part of WEC Group) on Friday 20th February to meet apprentices, engineers and senior leadership, gaining an insight into the company’s continued investment in skills development, innovation and regional growth and learning about its new Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC).

ALL.SPACE today announced a strategic collaboration with Viasat and the successful certification of the ALL.SPACE Hydra terminal to operate on the Viasat Global Xpress (GX) network, which provides integrated military Ka-band spectrum access for government and defence missions.

IFS today announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, providing enterprises across manufacturing, logistics and retail, with access to a new category of supply chain technology.

Babcock International Group has been awarded a contract to provide the British Army with in-service support for its Field Electrical Power Supplies (FEPS) power generators.

BAE Systems OneArc has announced that it has been selected by the Danish Army as the foundation for its next-generation enterprise virtual training environment.

UK manufacturing startup Isembard - which manufactures components for aerospace, defence and robotics in factories powered by its proprietary agentic AI platform MasonOS - today announced it has closed $50 million in Series A funding, less than 12 months after its Seed round.

Blighter has won a contract to supply its ground surveillance radars and BlighterNexus AI-assisted software to an undisclosed Eastern European Army to protect the country’s national borders.

Quantum Systems has introduced its own unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) called MANDRILL, officially launching the ground robotics domain within the group of companies.

BMT is launching ROC-Sim - a scalable high fidelity virtual test environment and training solution enabling development, testing and assurance of uncrewed and autonomous systems - on the first day of Oceanology International, taking place next week at ExCel London (10th-12th March).

Serco has been awarded a contract extension with Bupa to deliver health services across Australian Defence Force (ADF) Health Centres for a further 12 months to 30th June 2027.

Babcock International Group, Fife College and Forth Valley College are to accelerate the development of Scotland’s defence and advanced manufacturing workforce through a new joint skills pact outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the three organisations.

Smith Myers Communications Ltd. today announced the addition of passive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection and geolocation capability, together with ATAK Cursor-on-Target (CoT) integration, expanding the capability of its ARTEMIS system.

UK-based design and engineering consultancy, Metamorphic AM, which provides advanced computational Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) programmes, has launched Rapid Geometry Review, a new service aimed at making high-level DfAM expertise more commercially accessible.

Galvion has received a new order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for 29,000 Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmet systems.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is reminding the public to follow safe access rules when visiting military training areas, to keep everyone safe and avoid disrupting training.

Skilled workers at Solid Swivel - a family-run business in The Midlands established in 1910 - will forge and assemble some of Britain's largest naval anchors in over 70 years, reviving manufacturing capability and ending reliance on imported anchors, following a contract award from Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).

Cambridge Pixel has revealed that it will be introducing its new HPx-700, an ARM-based embedded Radar Input & Signal Processor, with the advanced radar system solution becoming available from next month.

Tiberius Aerospace today announced the appointment of Professor Dame Fiona Murray DCMG CBE to its Advisory Board.

BAE Systems has introduced Silver Link, a new line of modular, adaptable antenna solutions to support air dominance programmes and deliver airborne-assured communications.

British robotics autonomy company, Mutable Tactics, has closed a pre seed funding round of $2.1 million led by Seraphim Space, with support from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First and Transpose.

More than 400 schoolchildren and teachers from across Bristol and the South West unleashed their inner engineer this week when they got stuck into robotics and virtual reality welding as part of a two day STEM-athon run by Babcock International Group.

BAE Systems OneArc has been awarded a contract from the Italian Ministry of Defence to modernise the Italian Army’s virtual training ecosystem with VBS4, OneArc’s next-generation virtual training and mission rehearsal environment and Mantle, its high-fidelity terrain generation platform.

Neros Technologies has announced the establishment of Neros Technologies UK Ltd with a new headquarters in the Swindon area.

Navantia UK has presented a plaque honouring the memory of HMS Glorious, HMS Ardent and HMS Acasta at its Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast - where HMS Glorious was built over a century ago - as the shipyard enters a new chapter of naval shipbuilding.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a £1 billion contract awarded to Leonardo for 23 new medium helicopters (NMH).

The official naming ceremony of the Royal Air Force (RAF) new E-7 building at RAF Lossiemouth took place yesterday.

BAE Systems recently delivered its 100,000th APKWS laser-guidance kit, marking a major production milestone as it continues providing US armed forces and allies with precision munitions.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian.

RTX's Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to supply its Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming systems for the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft family.

As manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve productivity, adopt new technologies and make smarter investment decisions, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is advancing the benefits of its Digital Proving Ground (DPG) to reduce risk when taking innovative ideas through to implementation.

This week Finland brought together senior UK defence and aerospace stakeholders at the Finnish Ambassador’s Residence in London for a high-level strategic dialogue focused on Earth Observation (EO), Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and resilient space-enabled situational awareness.

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed altitude and operability testing for the F130 engine, in another step towards delivering for the United States Air Force (USAF) B-52J Stratofortress.

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be better able to defend against Russia’s attacks after one of Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturers opens a new factory in Suffolk.

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded the third and final major contract within the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme, towards delivery of defence support transformation.

BAE Systems has received a contract award valued at more than $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the US Army.

Babcock has achieved a major moment in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31, Inspiration Class programme, as two key milestones – the Steel Cut for HMS Bulldog and the Rollout of HMS Active – took place at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.

BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with defence firm Frankenburg Technologies to explore collaboration opportunities, with an initial focus on addressing the growing challenges of drone warfare.

BAE Systems’ Norfolk shipyard has received a $204.1 million US Navy contract to provide maintenance services and upgrades aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) that will accommodate Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) flight operations.

BMT today announced the opening of its Digital Innovation & Simulation Centre (DISC) at the organisation’s Fareham site - a facility created to transform how teams and customers innovate, collaborate and de risk decisions across complex maritime and multidomain programmes.

HMS ANSON, an Astute-class submarine - the Royal Navy's largest and most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) - has arrived in Western Australia, in a major milestone for the AUKUS partnership.

Schiebel has today announced its intention to establish a dedicated Schiebel UK legal entity, reflecting strong growth opportunities in the UK defence market and the company’s long-term commitment to supporting UK Armed Forces and industrial partners.

UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP has announced today that Britain and its European allies will be better defended as they group together to develop advanced air defence weapons to protect European skies and strengthen NATO's shield.

The CV9035 MkIV for the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic has been unveiled during a ceremonial rollout at BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden.

Thousands of skilled workers in Wales will be involved in the design, testing and manufacture of advanced autonomous technologies and unmanned systems, as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal positions the nation at the forefront of Britain’s defence future.

BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering have signed a Framework Agreement to enable collaboration on the development of uncrewed air system (UAS) technologies.

BAE Systems has completed the latest trials of its Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV).

Galvion has unveiled the Batlskin Hellbender UL (Ultra-Light) helmet — a new ultra-lightweight ballistic head system developed to meet the evolving needs of modern armed forces operating at scale and seeking force-wide standardisation.

ESS Defence, specialist provider of foodservice and FM to military establishments across the UK, has collaborated with The Lean & Wild Co. to integrate wild venison sourced from the MoD estate into its Defence menus, delivering nutritional and environmental benefits.

Babcock International Group has introduced premature baby leave for its UK based employees and becomes the first defence company to sign The Employer with Heart Charter in partnership with The Smallest Things charity.

British soldiers will be able to more aggressively hunt, detect and locate hostile gunfire, as well as receive a further layer of protection on the battlefield, thanks to the early delivery of advanced technology in the shape of the SONUS system.

The UK has handed over the last of five modernised medical rehabilitation wards to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as part of Project Renovator.

Swindon based corporate finance specialists Watersheds has announced that the acquisition of local business PRP Optoelectronics Ltd by SDI Group plc, has been successfully completed.

Robosys Automation has announced the expansion of its multi-OEM propulsion control capabilities with the integration of Sleipner (Side-Power) Thruster Systems into its flagship VOYAGER AI autonomy and remote vessel control software suite.

QinetiQ, in partnership with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited (AMS Ltd.), has completed the maiden flight of an aircraft containing a 3D printed structural component, made from recycled titanium.

Amentum has been selected to provide missile design engineering and program management expertise to advance the UK’s ambition for hypersonic strike capabilities.

AtkinsRéalis has entered into a teaming agreement with Anduril UK towards advancing development and deployment of autonomous aircraft for UK defence programmes.

Cohort plc has appointed former Leonardo UK senior executive Chris Axcell as its first chief operating officer (COO) as it looks to accelerate the growth of its seven subsidiaries, pursue strategic acquisitions and strengthen operational delivery amid rising UK and allied nation defence spending.

The UK and India have agreed to further enhance military training engagements following the conclusion of the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks in New Delhi yesterday.

ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip) has announced major updates to its in-house image generator, MyIG, opening new possibilities in the virtual reality (VR) space while retaining its core role in simulation.

Professor Mark Westwood has been appointed the new Director of Theme for Defence and Security at Cranfield University, a post he will take up on 1st March 2026.

The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association.

Milanion Group has expanded its future-capability development roadmap with the signing of two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)at the World Defense Show 2026.

UK-based advanced defence technology company Rotron, has entered into a strategic agreement under which it will be acquired by Ondas Inc., enabling the next phase of Rotron’s growth as a global provider of long-range autonomous defence systems.

Applied Intuition UK today announced it has been awarded a contract for the first phase of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence and Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Software Defined Swarms programme, to deliver a complete autonomy test bed for ground-launched, near-surface drone swarms.

A £28 million project to upgrade the airfield at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire is now under way, supporting the station's vital role in defending UK airspace around the clock.

Avon Protection has expanded its EXOSKIN protective ensemble range with the EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit, designed for operators in the military, first responder and special forces segments.

As National Apprenticeship Week reaches its 19th year, HMG Paints is continuing its commitment to workforce development within the sector through a showcase of the various development pathways found within apprenticeships in the business.

RTX's Raytheon has successfully showcased the capabilities of its Coyote Block 3 Non-Kinetic (NK) system during a recent US Army demo.

Red Hat today announced a new enterprise agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide centralised and scalable access to Red Hat's hybrid cloud platforms and a consistent security footprint, enhancing cloud-native and AI capabilities and improving interoperability across MoD operations and approved third-party providers ...

The International Group announced yesterday that it has launched an aerospace and defence division - International Aerospace & Defence Alloys (IADA) - a dedicated business focused on high-integrity alloys for aerospace and defence programmes.

Social intelligence and social media management firm, Brandwatch and Blackbird.AI, a provider of narrative intelligence, today announced their consortium has been selected by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), on behalf of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to deliver an advanced Information Environment ...

Second Front Systems (2F) today announced a strategic partnership with Valarian, to advance sovereign defence systems across the UK and Europe, as NATO members increase commitments.

BAE Systems has received Foreign Military Sales contracts from the US Army valued at $137 million to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to allied nations.

Supacat is attending the World Defense Show (WDS) in Saudi Arabia from 8th-12th February 2026, to discuss the latest High Mobility Transporter platform (HMT) variant, the Armoured Closed Cab capability, in the UK pavilion.

British soldiers will be able to make faster, better decisions on the battlefield through thousands of new AI capable radios, headsets and tablets with futuristic sensor data.

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the UK Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.

To coincide with the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9th – 15th February), one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, BAE Systems, has analysed Censuswide’s survey of the latest attitudes of young people and parents.

UK custom battery manufacturer, Raeon, today announced the opening of its new flagship headquarters and manufacturing centre in Warwick.

Navantia UK has set a target of hiring 500 apprentices by 2030 to support the business’ expansion in shipbuilding, engineering and in supplying the offshore energy industry. 

Pioneering defence firms have pitched their innovations directly to major investors in a first-of-its-kind Dragons’ Den-style event, set up by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Provider of customised solutions and enabling technology across the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) domain, Allen-Vanguard, has recently received multimillion dollar orders for EQUINOX NG - their vehicle-based Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) system - and SCORPION 2, their manportable ECM system.

Hexagon has introduced Hyperscan, a portable and robust 3D scanning solution designed to deliver outstanding performance in complex industrial environments.

Westwire Harnessing has opened its second UK manufacturing facility in Swindon.

BAE Systems has launched Launchpad, a new technology incubator programme designed to take dual-use technologies beyond the defence sector and help cutting-edge innovations reach their full commercial potential.

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has revealed its members reported sales in 2025 were up by 5% over 2024 but that orders and business to business sales, were flat.

Radio Frequency (RF) specialist, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), will showcase its BLACKTALON Ecosystem at the World Defense Show (WDS), being held in the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, 8th-12th February 2026.

Britain’s defence industry will benefit from an £80 million skills boost to increase places on key strategically-relevant courses.

Returning to STEM industries after a career break is now harder than ever, according to new research by STEM Returners, with bias against gender, age, ethnicity and a lack of recent experience penalising highly qualified people from getting a job.

HENSOLDT has received several major orders from KNDS to equip combat and armoured personnel carriers with digital optronics.

IFS today announced that it has been selected by SkyAlyne the prime contractor for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), to provide a fully digital aviation maintenance and asset management platform in support of the Canadian Department of National Defence’s new training initiative.

BAE Systems has received a $195 million for the production of additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) for the US Marine Corps.

Joint investments will advance quantum technology, boost digital connectivity and strengthen network resilience against cyber threats.

Blighter Surveillance Systems has further boosted the stealth characteristics of its e-scan radars to better serve the growing number of developers of crewed and autonomous multisensor surveillance vehicles and platforms.

Ultra Maritime has secured a £40 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver sonobuoys for the Royal Navy’s Merlin Maritime Patrol Helicopter - significantly strengthening the UK’s undersea surveillance and deterrence posture at a time when British waters are under increasing threat from foreign actors.

Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASELSAN, to explore the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) requirement for a Surface Electronic Warfare Threat (SEWT) training system as part of the Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT) programme.

The security of key military sites will be strengthened as Defence personnel will be given stronger powers to defeat drones near bases as part of new measures being introduced in the Armed Forces Bill.

Viasat today launched its next-generation satellite service portfolio, engineered to meet the evolving demands for government uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations worldwide, including intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), emergency response and special operations.

BAE Systems has announced the opening of its new office in Utah, marking an expansion of the company’s local footprint and continued investment in the state’s workforce, economy and innovation ecosystem.

UK battery pack manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT), has set out a clearer framework for how OEMs can approach battery development.