The Parliament’s pension fund has attracted significant criticism for its recent investment choices. It has been revealed that the fund is heavily investing in Chinese technology giants while simultaneously excluding
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Britain is currently in discussions with leading global mining companies regarding the procurement of essential minerals. This initiative arises from concerns that escalating tensions between the West and China could
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are reportedly competing for a Pentagon contract worth $100 million to develop voice-controlled autonomous drone swarm technology, marking a significant departure from Musk’s previously stated
BAE Systems, a cornerstone of Britain’s defence capabilities, has recently voiced concerns regarding the current trajectory of defence spending in the UK. The company, which has not procured any Eurofighter
A British satellite company has successfully raised 30 million in funding, supported by the Nato Innovation Fund, as the UK intensifies efforts to advance its position in the competitive space
Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, is under pressure from military leaders regarding defence spending, as the Ministry of Defence warns that current budgets will not suffice to meet the UK’s
Hypersonica, a European firm dedicated to developing hypersonic missile systems, has successfully raised €23 million from investors. This funding round was facilitated by strong demand signals from the British government,
Military leaders have alerted Sir Keir Starmer that the existing commitments to defence spending necessitate an additional £28 billion in funding. This warning comes amidst a backdrop of growing concerns
Shares in BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence contractor, experienced significant gains following Donald Trump’s pledge to increase military expenditure. The market rally reflects investor confidence that heightened defence spending
US President Donald Trump has launched a forthright assault on American defence contractors, warning that he will restrict dividend payments and share repurchase programmes unless they accelerate weapons manufacturing. The
British defence exports have achieved unprecedented levels in 2025, with ministers securing contracts exceeding £20 billion in value. This figure represents the highest annual total since official records commenced more
The chief executive of defence group Leonardo has issued a stark warning regarding the future of its Somerset helicopter facility, citing the ongoing delay over the Ministry of Defence’s New
US defence technology company Anduril is set to establish fighter drone production in the UK, with plans to manufacture advanced unmanned aircraft for the British Army on the Isle of
Citi has positioned BAE Systems as its preferred UK defence investment for 2026, assigning a buy rating with a target price of 2,192 pence per share. The recommendation reflects the
The British Army’s Ajax armoured vehicle initiative, valued at £6.3 billion, now stands on unstable ground. Defence Secretary John Healey has refrained from ruling out the programme’s cancellation after a
Norway has decided to freeze its ethical investing framework for its colossal $2.1 trillion (£1.6 trillion) sovereign wealth fund, allowing it to retain investments in technology giants with close ties
