Britain is under mounting pressure to significantly increase its defence spending as NATO allies push for a higher commitment in the face of escalating global security challenges. The UK is
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British manufacturers have issued a call to action for the government, urging ministers to mandate foreign defence contractors to reinvest a significant portion of their contract value into the UK
At her last fiscal event in March, Rachel Reeves outlined ambitions to transform the UK into a “defence industrial superpower.” The chancellor’s statement came amidst significant shifts in Europe, where
The historic Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff, renowned for building the Titanic, has been given a new lease of life following its acquisition by the UK arm of Navantia, the
Britain is set to ruffle feathers in Washington as it moves towards formalising a shared geopolitical framework with the European Union, potentially jeopardising its hopes for a US trade agreement.
British defence manufacturing is poised for a significant transformation as BAE Systems announces plans to dramatically increase domestic explosives production, reducing dependence on American and French ammunition supplies. The strategic
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally altered the investment landscape for venture capitalists, as they increasingly view the defence sector as both ethically responsible and necessary for national security.
The British government has announced a significant contract extension worth £165 million with the Italian defence company Leonardo. This agreement will enhance the maintenance operations of the Royal Navy’s fleet
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock International a significant five-year contract extension valued at approximately £1 billion. This contract will see the aerospace and defence company responsible for the
Britain’s leading manufacturer of military gas masks and breathing apparatus Avon Technologies has recently announced new contracts with armed forces in Ukraine alongside additional orders from European navies. This comes
Shares in Qinetiq fell sharply after the defence company issued a profit warning, announcing that full-year revenue and profits would be lower than expected due to challenging trading conditions. The
One of the United States’ most prominent defence start-ups, Anduril Industries, has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art drone factory in the United Kingdom. This facility is expected to serve
Seraphim Space Investment Trust, a London-listed company specialising in military applications in space, has faced a perplexing lack of interest from investors despite the announcement of significant increases in global
The debate surrounding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and its compatibility with defence spending has reignited amid growing global tensions and calls for increased security funding. European and British
Melrose Industries, the Birmingham-based aerospace engineering giant, reported a remarkable 36% increase in pre-tax profits for 2024, reaching £438 million. The strong performance was driven by growth in both its
European financial markets have surged following Germany’s decision to suspend its strict “debt brake” rule, enabling a historic increase in defence and infrastructure spending. This paradigm shift has also driven
