tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-17T00:01:08+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-deploys-new-low-cost-anti-drone-system-in-the-middle-east 2026-05-17T00:01:08+01:00

British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-based-firms-lead-the-way-for-apache-helicopter-support-drones 2026-05-15T10:53:34+01:00

Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme reaches a new milestone.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-firms-incentivised-to-deliver-on-time-as-mod-ties-profit-rates-to-improved-delivery 2026-05-14T11:03:37+01:00

The Government is cracking down on waste and delays as defence companies are to be incentivised to deliver equipment on time and on budget with new reforms to Single Source Contract Regulations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-armed-forces-better-protected-with-new-jamming-proof-navigation-tech 2026-05-06T12:27:50+01:00

UK Armed Forces personnel will be better protected from enemy interference with navigation systems through the development of innovative new technology.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-interceptor-missiles-successfully-tested-in-the-middle-east-as-defence-minister-visits-region 2026-05-01T14:14:00+01:00

The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks following the successful testing of new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-tests-defence-supply-chains-under-war-conditions-in-major-exercise 2026-04-29T10:32:46+01:00

Major wargame exercise brings together leading defence companies to test supply chain resilience under wartime pressure.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/entertainment-on-demand-for-armed-forces-personnel-at-home-and-abroad 2026-04-24T11:05:42+01:00

Members of the Armed Forces will soon have expanded access to media and entertainment, from top-flight sports like football and rugby to podcasts, gaming, and the latest and Defence news.  

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-ireland-start-up-boost-with-new-50-million-defence-growth-deal 2026-04-22T14:31:20+01:00

Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, creating highly-skilled jobs and strengthening UK national security.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1200-uk-jobs-supported-by-nearly-900-million-defence-deal-to-keep-military-helicopters-mission-ready 2026-04-15T16:02:31+01:00

More than 1,000 jobs have been secured through a new contract to help sustain Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-million-boost-to-defence-innovation-in-south-yorkshire-with-new-defence-growth-deal 2026-04-13T17:00:03+01:00

New £50 million South Yorkshire Defence Growth Deal expanding cutting-edge defence research to help defence companies and boost skills in a region that already supports 3,200 defence jobs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nad-group-fully-established-as-deputy-nad-andy-start-retires 2026-04-13T11:19:25+01:00

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established and sees the retirement of its Deputy Director Andy Start after 37 years in defence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-powered-drones-to-detect-explosive-threats-and-protect-military-personnel 2026-04-02T12:36:40+01:00

The British Army trialled AI-powered drone technology to help identify landmines and explosive ordnance, allowing bomb-disposal experts to rapidly recognise threats, and dispose of those munitions safely.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drones-using-ai-to-spot-explosive-dangers-and-help-keep-soldiers-safe 2026-04-02T09:51:59+01:00

AI-powered drone technology has been successfully trialled to identify landmines and explosive ordnance.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-belgium-sign-multi-million-pound-mission-data-partnership 2026-03-31T15:19:23+01:00

The UK and Belgium have signed an MOU that will see Belgium invest over five years in UK expertise to develop world-class mission data collection and exploitation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-readiness-and-industry-luke-pollard-mp-keynote-speech-at-dprte-2026 2026-03-25T14:58:00+00:00

The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, opened the two-day DPRTE 2026 conference with a keynote speech addressing topics such as procurement, innovation and skills.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-british-jobs-and-skills-with-new-deals-to-support-thousands-of-defence-boats 2026-03-25T14:44:02+00:00

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with five suppliers to provide support services for the fleet of 3,000 smaller vessels used by Royal Navy, Army, RFA and MOD Police.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-radar-systems-to-unlock-offshore-wind 2026-03-20T13:34:36+00:00

Upgrades to air defence radar systems will help unlock record breaking offshore wind capacity.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lights-out-for-the-landy-british-army-to-retire-iconic-land-rover-fleet 2026-03-20T00:01:00+00:00

British Army begins retiring iconic Land Rover fleet after 70 years of service.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/long-term-defence-commitment-in-scotland-helps-secure-jobs-and-billions-in-export-deals 2026-03-16T16:27:16+00:00

Increased defence investment and dedication to Scottish defence industry directly supported £1.1bn in inward investment with defence firm Thales, securing and sustaining over 500 jobs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-germany-meet-to-advance-deep-precision-strike-missile-programme-to-boost-national-security 2026-03-16T16:15:58+00:00

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, met his German counterpart in Berlin to discuss progress on jointly developing Deep Precision Strike missiles.