The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army currently has no requirement for a light tank capability.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its agreement with Palantir for defence data analytics was awarded through a direct award process, citing a lack of viable alternatives.

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The Ministry of Defence has issued a contract award notice for the procurement of the Callen-Lenz Nyan One-Way Effector (OWE), saying it will strengthen deep fires capability for UK forces deployed on Operation Cabrit.

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The Ministry of Defence has issued an updated preliminary market engagement notice for its Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) project.

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Scotland’s Techscaler programme will take a small group of growth-stage start-ups to New York and New Jersey this year as part of an expanded international schedule designed to help companies win contracts and build commercial links overseas.

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Scottish Government minutes show work advancing on GP accreditation, mental health reforms and the planned VALOUR hubs.

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BAE Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, a Sweden-based manufacturer specialising in precision-machined, large and complex structures.

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Speakign to the UKD efence Journal, IDV argues Viking reflects a rare UK-based uncrewed ground capability, developed and integrated by a domestic team as interest in autonomy grows.

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The Ministry of Defence says it has said that it has made “significant progress” in exploring export opportunities linked to the Challenger 3 tank programme, but has declined to provide further detail.

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Starmer warned that European leaders must be prepared to make difficult decisions and build public consent for increased defence spending and rearmament, arguing that political hesitation could allow extremist voices to fill the vacuum. #MSC2026

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