Lord Robertson, co-lead of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, former UK Secretary of Defence and NATO Secretary General, opened the Defence Strategic Communications Conference in London. His keynote on the theme of ‘New Narratives for a New World Order’ laid bare critical issues that the UK and its European allies are facing, warning delegates that leaders of several other countries are united in undermining us and that what Putin has done to Ukraine, he could also do to us.

I am writing to invite expressions of interest from Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who wish to join the initial cohort of up to 30 companies to be supported by the Office for Small Business Growth to help test and shape its initial service offering. If you are interested please complete the Office for Small Business Growth - Expression of Interest Form by 14 December.

The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) redefined the British industrial base as “UK-based” companies rather than “UK-owned” or “UK-headquartered”. This will open the door to greater foreign investment in the UK defence sector. Is that a good or bad thing? Especially when UK SMEs are struggling to attract investment.

Hello I am reaching out to draw your attention to the Defence Secretary's recent announcement on 2nd December regarding the launch of the new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) consultation. I strongly encourage your participation in this process. The DIS is being developed at pace alongside, but independently of, the Strategic Defence Review, in direct response to rising threats to our national security.

On Wednesday 28 February 2024, Chief Disruptor held the Army Counter Intelligence and Security Conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre. At the conference Chief Disruptor members, representatives from across the MOD, as well as leaders from across industry converged to discuss the evolving landscape of security and the strategies needed to navigate it effectively.

In the world of AI and Defence, the Defence AI Centre (DAIC) is leading the charge, fostering collaboration between government, industry, academia, and allies for the strategic advantage of the UK Armed Forces. The recent industry engagement day on 27 November, DAIC Connect provided a platform for representatives from various AI companies with a Defence focus to come together and discuss the latest plans and innovations in the field.

In today's rapidly changing world, one thing remains constant - the need for security. So how can the UK’s defence industry defend against cyber security threats? With defence supply chain vulnerabilities identified as a key target, how can it be defended successfully?