Leonardo announces acquisition of Swedish firm Axiomatics
Leonardo has confirmed the acquisition of Axiomatics AB, a Swedish cybersecurity company specialising in dynamic access control, as part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence in the European cybersecurity market.
NATO deputy chief outlines investment push
NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has set out the Alliance’s priorities for strengthening deterrence through rearmament, innovation and transatlantic unity, during a speech to the Association of the United States Army’s LANDEURO symposium in Wiesbaden.
Innovation and SMEs – What to expect at DSEI UK 2025
DSEI 2025 marks a turning point: not just bigger, but broader. With dual-use tech, SME-first access, and 100+ innovators across AI, quantum, and space, it’s a defence show re-engineered for a contested, fast-changing world. Director Grant Burgham explains why it matters.
Parents warned of rising online terror risks to children
For the first time, Counter Terrorism Policing, MI5 and the National Crime Agency have issued a joint public warning urging parents to take action to keep children safe online during the summer break.
MOD outlines reforms after Afghan data breach
The Ministry of Defence has outlined a series of reforms introduced in response to the data breach involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), following a written question from Lord Alton of Liverpool.
UK and France advance plans for troops in Ukraine post-war
The UK and France have made “mature operational plans” to deploy a multinational reassurance force to Ukraine once hostilities cease, according to Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.
BDT UK’s Project Grayburn pitch to re-arm British industry
Through Project Grayburn, BDT UK say it is offering Britain a way back into full-spectrum small-arms production.
British Army unveils lethal ASGARD targeting system
The system uses AI and advanced communications networks to identify, track and strike enemy targets at long range.
Three charged with terror offences after defence firm attack
Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act following a dramatic incident in which a van was driven into the perimeter fence of the Leonardo defence facility on Ferry Road in Edinburgh last week.
Weaknesses found in UK defence industrial supply wargame
The UK has disclosed details of a wargame conducted with industry in 2024, designed to test the defence industrial base under wartime conditions.
