This week Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) marks 25 years at the heart of the UK’s defence and national security, delivering science and technology advantage that helps keeps the country safe and secure.

Marshall Land Systems today announced the appointment of Jason Beattie as Managing Director – Canada, effective 13th July 2026.

AtkinsRéalis has been named as a supplier on a major UK government framework to support the design, delivery and optimisation of major infrastructure and building programmes across the built environment, defence and nuclear sectors over the next four years.

Serco has been named the UK’s top employer for veterans, reservists and military families in the 2026 GREAT British Employers of Veterans rankings, highlighting the growing importance of former Armed Forces personnel to the defence support workforce.

Avon Technologies have confirmed that Team Wendy Ceradyne has received delivery orders totalling over $40 million from the US Army (ACC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), under the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) helmet contract.

AECOM announced today that it has appointed Andy Thorne as Client Director, Defence, UK & Europe.