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News•Feb 23, 2026
Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue: Joint Statement
Australia and the United Kingdom revived their Defence Industry Dialogue on 23 February 2026, reaffirming commitment to the AUKUS partnership and deeper industrial cooperation. Ministers highlighted progress on AESA radar technology, joint submarine initiatives—including HMS Anson’s deployment to Perth—and plans to secure energetics and critical mineral supply chains. They also agreed to streamline defence trade, address security‑clearance hurdles, and support Ukraine by testing UK weapons on Australian ranges. The dialogue sets a roadmap for near‑term risk‑reduction activities and expanded joint research.
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Promotional Material: Desider 2026
Desider, the monthly corporate magazine of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), was launched on 26 January 2026. It is aimed at DE&S staff, the wider MOD, armed forces and industry partners. The publication delivers stories on operational...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched a statutory pre‑application consultation for its Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) at Cawdor Barracks, with the consultation window closing on 23 March 2026. An extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been completed and all...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
UK and European Allies to Develop Low-Cost Air Defence Weapons to Protect NATO Skies
Britain and its European Group of Five partners – France, Germany, Italy and Poland – have launched the Low‑Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative to create affordable, AI‑driven air‑defence weapons. The first system, a lightweight surface‑to‑air missile targeting drones...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Review of MOD Legislation Governing Autonomous Systems
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched an open call for evidence to review the regulatory framework governing uncrewed and autonomous systems. This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s Regulation Action Plan, which aims to cut administrative costs of...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Wales Becomes UK Launchpad for Next Generation Autonomous Technology
The UK government has signed a £50 million Wales Defence Growth Deal to make Wales the launchpad for autonomous defence technology. The agreement expands MOD test ranges, opens air corridors, and gives Welsh SMEs direct access to secure contracts. A new...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Notice: Countering Illegal Use of UAS Around Prisons and Sensitive Sites
The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, backed by the Ministry of Justice, MOD and other security agencies, seeks low‑collateral technologies to neutralise hostile drones near prisons, critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites. Up to £1.85 million in funding will support two...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Guidance: The White Book for Foreign Service Advisors and Defence Attachés
The UK Ministry of Defence’s "White Book"—a directory of Commonwealth defence liaison staff and foreign service attachés—has been moved to a restricted MOD intranet, ending its public availability. Users are now directed to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s London diplomatic...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Guidance: Allied Joint Doctrine for Air and Space Operations (AJP-3.3)
Allied Joint Publication AJP‑3.3, the NATO doctrine for air and space operations, was refreshed on 17 February 2026 as Edition C Version 1. The document outlines fundamental principles, the air‑operations planning cycle, and how space capabilities support joint forces. It targets NATO commanders, staff,...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Guidance: Defence Maritime Regulations: Regulatory Notices
The Defence Maritime Regulator (DMR) has refreshed its regulatory notice suite, adding a 2026 Regulation Source Record, ATAMS and ISM Code guidance, and updated IMO registration requirements. Recent 2025 amendments address diving safety verification and wreck management, while a 2025...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 14, 2026
Enemy Weapons Detector in the Hands of Soldiers Five Years Early
The British Army will field Leonardo UK’s SONUS acoustic weapon‑locating system five years ahead of schedule, with a rollout to frontline units within the next 12 months. Weighing 70% less than its predecessor, SONUS can be deployed in under three...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 13, 2026
UK Spends over £400 Million on Long-Range Weapons as Cooperation Scales up with European Allies
The United Kingdom has earmarked more than £400 million this year for long‑range precision and hypersonic weapons, expanding joint programmes with France, Italy and Germany. The Stratus missile project, which replaces the Storm Shadow, already sustains over 1,300 highly‑skilled jobs in...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Bristol's Apprentices Celebrated as the Future of the Defence Industry
During National Apprenticeship Week, Defence Minister Luke Pollard visited Babcock’s Bristol facility to spotlight apprentices as the future of the UK defence sector. Babcock announced 1,600 new apprentice and graduate positions for 2025/26, adding to the roughly 5,000 roles already...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Hypersonic Missiles Development Accelerated by New Contract
The UK Ministry of Defence has granted a £12 million contract to Amentum UK, supported by SMEs Ebeni and Synthetik, to design and flight‑test a sovereign hypersonic missile system. The award, part of a broader £48 million investment since July 2024, was secured...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Guidance: Military Low Flying: MOD Sponsored Air Exercises
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been continuously publishing and updating a detailed schedule of military low‑flying air exercises from early 2021 through early 2026. Each entry lists a specific week‑long window during which training flights are authorised, reflecting...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 11, 2026
UK Steps up Defence of Arctic and High North From Rising Russian Threats
The United Kingdom will double its troop presence in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years, reinforcing NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission. A major Joint Expeditionary Force exercise, Lion Protector, is slated for September 2026 across Iceland, the...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 11, 2026
UK to Lead Multinational Cyber Defence Exercise From Singapore.
Britain will lead the Defence Cyber Marvel 2026 exercise, bringing together more than 2,500 personnel from 29 nations in Singapore. The week‑long drill simulates real‑world cyber attacks, pitting blue and red teams against each other while integrating military, government and...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 10, 2026
Corporate Report: Ministry of Defence Votes A: 2026 to 2027
On 10 February 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence published its Votes A 2026‑2027 paper, seeking parliamentary authority to set the maximum number of personnel for the armed forces for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027. The document outlines...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)