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UK Defence Innovation
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Map the Gap Phase 3: UK opens £2m contest for drone-deployed wet gap sensors
UK Defence Innovation opens £2m Map the Gap Phase 3 as the British Army moves Royal Engineers off contested riverbanks and onto UAS-deployed sensors.
May 8, 2026
Is the UK really ready to back small defence innovators—and can a £20m fund shift the balance?
Explore how the UK’s £20 million defence fund and £7.5 billion SME push could reshape military tech procurement and support a new generation of startups.
January 28, 2026
UK turns to Ukraine’s drone warfare playbook to tackle prison smuggling surge
The UK is betting on Ukrainian drone warfare tactics to stop smuggling in prisons. Find out how a £6.5M plan could transform domestic security systems.
January 18, 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