tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-esports-collaboration-to-boost-digital-and-cyber-skills 2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00

The new partnership with International Defence Esports Games will improve Armed Forces digital talent, while an annual summit will focus on education, recruitment and skills, including AI.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-high-altitude-research-and-intelligence-balloon-soars-to-new-heights 2025-07-27T09:00:02+01:00

The UK has successfully trialed high-altitude balloons which can conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aukus-treaty-deepens-uk-australia-defence-partnership-to-generate-20-billion-in-trade-and-create-7000-new-jobs 2025-07-24T22:30:04+01:00

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK’s Carrier Strike Group - demonstrating government’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-turkiye-agree-big-step-towards-multi-billion-pound-export-of-typhoon-fighter-jets 2025-07-23T00:00:00+01:00

A multi-billion-pound export deal of Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye – which could secure thousands of skilled UK jobs – is a significant step closer today, following the signing of an agreement that will also strengthen the…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fundamental-lethality-shift-for-british-army-spearheaded-by-novel-targeting-tech-asgard 2025-07-20T22:31:06+01:00

British Army showcase new technology that improves the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduces decision-making time for strikes.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chief-of-the-air-staff-speech-at-global-air-space-chiefs-conference-2025 2025-07-17T16:27:43+01:00

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton's speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 17 July 2025

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-the-armed-forces-speech-at-global-air-space-chiefs-conference-2025 2025-07-17T14:27:58+01:00

Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025 on 17 July 2025.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jobs-boost-as-new-fighter-jet-hq-opens-in-reading-in-key-programme-milestone 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00

A flagship headquarters that will support delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet has opened in Reading, where hundreds of skilled personnel will be based.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/launch-of-new-body-to-harness-innovative-tech-for-the-uks-armed-forces 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Innovative technology will reach the hands of military personnel faster, as the work of the new UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) organisation kicks off today with its formal establishment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/laser-focus-dasa-and-dstl-funding-accelerates-novel-laser-detection-tech 2025-06-30T14:15:38+01:00

A novel laser detection system developed by Sentinel Photonics has evolved from a promising concept to commercial technology through DASA and Dstl support.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/operating-in-the-future-electromagnetic-environment-symposium-2025 2025-06-27T12:41:23+01:00

Representatives from industry, academia and government are invited to join the OFEME symposium to work alongside Dstl’s scientists and shape future thinking.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/join-the-future-combat-air-system-programme-at-dstl 2025-06-26T12:42:54+01:00

Play a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK's future and shape the next generation of combat air technology, by joining the FCAS programme.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1500-jobs-created-at-uk-nuclear-weapons-headquarters-as-sector-boasts-above-average-wages 2025-06-19T00:00:00+01:00

Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the clock, with newly published figures highlighting the economic benefits of the defence nucl…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-celebrates-kings-honours-and-team-commendations 2025-06-16T16:28:12+01:00

Dstl engineer Peter Briggs awarded an OBE for his work securing UK defence and security capabilities, and Dstl teams receive VCDS commendations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-janus-accelerator-selected-for-nato-dianas-2026-defence-innovation-programme 2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00

The Janus Accelerator will support a new cohort of cutting-edge companies developing dual-use technologies that enhance NATO's technological edge.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-announces-orpheus-satellite-mission-contract 2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00

The Orpheus satellite mission will carry a suite of payloads to measure the effects of space weather.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/successful-trial-paves-the-way-for-improved-reconnaissance-on-army-operations 2025-06-13T00:00:00+01:00

Recent trial saw a single operator controlling three uncrewed vehicles, which detected and classified threats.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-artillery-factory-opens-in-sheffield-creating-200-skilled-jobs 2025-06-12T00:00:00+01:00

British exports and sovereign manufacturing have been boosted today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art artillery factory in Sheffield, creating 200 skilled British jobs. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-meeting-of-defence-industry-body-to-forge-new-partnership-and-industry-mobilisation 2025-06-09T14:40:41+01:00

Defence Secretary John Healey co-chairs the first Defence Industrial Joint Council meeting today, bringing together defence firms, trade unions and investors to forge a new partnership aimed at improving warfighting readines…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/focus-on-industry-and-innovation-during-defence-secretary-and-nato-secretary-generals-sheffield-factory-visit 2025-06-09T12:35:37+01:00

Government delivering on Strategic Defence Review to turbocharge UK defence industry and drive ‘NATO-first’ approach