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Defence Industrial Strategy
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How the UK fell below NATO’s defence average and what it means for BAE and peers
Britain says it is rearming. NATO's 2025 data says London is now spending less of its economy on defence than Türkiye, and the gap is structural.
April 26, 2026
Babcock (LSE: BAB) secures six-month FMSP bridging agreement with UK MOD as long-term successor contract nears finalisation
Babcock International Group (BAB) agrees six-month FMSP bridge with the UK Ministry of Defence as a long-term naval submarine support contract nears finalisation. Read full analysis.
April 1, 2026
From blast shields to laser optics: How defence funding is turning UK SMEs into frontline suppliers
Discover how UK defence funding is helping SMEs deliver battlefield-ready tech and driving nationwide innovation through £35 million in strategic support.
December 6, 2025
How Defence Holdings is building a new sovereign AI arsenal with Project Ixian
Project Ixian, built by Defence Holdings and Whitespace, marks a bold step into sovereign AI for countering disinformation and digital manipulation. Learn more.
October 17, 2025
What the £320m IBM deal reveals about the future of AI-driven defence modernisation in the UK
UK MoD awards IBM £320m contract for AI-driven defence asset management system, creating 100 jobs and boosting military readiness.
October 4, 2025
Babcock lands £1.6bn defence deal – What it means for the British Army
Babcock secures a £1.6B UK defence contract, boosting British Army readiness and stock value. See how this impacts national security and investors.
March 26, 2025