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.