tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-22T00:01:07+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-space-system-will-better-protect-uk-satellites-as-new-imagery-released 2026-05-22T00:01:07+01:00

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/using-neuroscience-to-sharpen-raf-warfighting-readiness 2026-05-20T14:12:11+01:00

A Dstl project has revolutionised training delivery across the Royal Air Force, strengthening Britain's air combat capability and operational readiness.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backing-future-british-defence-unicorns-as-new-contracts-awarded-to-drive-innovation 2026-05-19T18:30:00+01:00

Thirteen British businesses have been awarded contracts of up to £4 million to work with the Ministry of Defence to boost rapid procurement and deliver cutting-edge technology for the UK Armed Forces.

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/case-studies/dstl-backed-robotics-breakthrough-transforms-military-manufacturing 2026-05-15T09:50:15+01:00

Rivelin Robotics, supported by Dstl expertise, has created microfactory technology that automates the slow, risky manual finishing of 3D printed parts.

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/next-generation-remote-controlled-artillery-systems-to-transform-british-army 2026-05-13T22:30:00+01:00

British soldiers will be equipped with modern guns capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away – delivering the long-term close support artillery solution for the British Army, a landmark moment in U…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-great-zone-with-a-strong-institutional-and-business-presence-at-fidae-2026 2026-05-06T22:47:42+01:00

Organised by the British Embassy and the British Chilean Chamber of Commerce, the UK GREAT Zone showcased leading UK companies in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors.

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/dstl-develops-first-smart-find-and-strike-system-for-faster-battlefield-decisions 2026-05-05T14:06:06+01:00

Commanders will better coordinate surveillance, targeting and weapons across platforms and uncrewed systems.

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/up-to-2-million-available-for-riverine-relief 2026-04-22T15:59:20+01:00

Dstl, in partnership with the British Army, is seeking innovative solutions to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passage

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-assesses-robotic-systems-in-hazardous-incident-recovery-trial 2026-04-16T09:52:00+01:00

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing.

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/case-studies/ensuring-the-future-of-uk-radar-measurement-capability 2026-04-14T08:59:29+01:00

Knowing how easily our platforms can be detected by radar is vital for keeping them safe and spotting any weaknesses.

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/uk-start-up-to-supply-interceptor-missiles-to-uk-military-and-gulf-partners 2026-04-10T09:57:34+01:00

Defence Secretary announces Cambridge Aerospace set to supply new interceptor missiles - known as 'Skyhammer' and launchers to the UK Armed Forces and Gulf partners.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-million-boost-for-defence-businesses-in-plymouth-and-the-south-west-with-new-defence-growth-deal 2026-04-09T11:26:06+01:00

New defence investment will help defence businesses grow, by cutting red tape and creating hundreds of well-paid jobs, showing how defence is an engine for growth.