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Scottish Government yet to respond on defence college

The Scottish Government has still not responded to a request from the Ministry of Defence for match-funding to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.

Britain’s new howitzers to begin arriving in two years

The British Army's 72 new RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers will be delivered individually rather than in tranches, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2032.
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Britain’s new battle tank completes mission trials

The trial platforms operated in representative conditions across a range of activities including cross-country mobility, road running, gunnery equipment operation, and full crew drills.
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DPRTE Scotland delivers an astounding first edition

DPRTE came to Scotland at #SDS26 and delivered. The room was packed, the conversations were real, and the industry verdict was unanimous.
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Babcock brings 300 pupils to Rosyth for engineering festival

Babcock International has welcomed more than 300 school pupils to its annual Festival of Engineering at its Rosyth site, as the company continues to build a pipeline of engineering talent ahead of what it describes as rising demand for skilled workers across the UK.
Five panelists seated on stage at the Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026, with a blue-lit backdrop and sponsor logos.

Primes say supply chain must change at DPRTE Scotland

Prime contractors told a packed room at #DPRTE Scotland that the supply chain system must also change from their end.
Panel of six speakers seated on a stage at the Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026, with a blue backdrop and sponsor logos behind them.

Primes pledge to open doors for Scottish SMEs at DPRTE

Leonardo, Thales and the MoD told Scottish SMEs at #DPRTE how they plan to open up defence supply chains.
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UK sets out how the 50m Scotland defence deal will be spent

MoD Head of Place and Industry Skills Calum Taylor set out how Scotland's Defence Growth Deal will be spent at #DPRTE, with investment targeting innovation across the supply chain.

Service Complaints Ombudsman lays final annual report

The Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces has laid her 2025 annual report before Parliament.

Defence firms left waiting as investment plan delay bites

A defence company in West Sussex developing counter-drone and air defence technology has been left on hold since last year awaiting clarity on the UK Defence Investment Plan, a Liberal Democrat MP told the House of Commons.