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From market trends and insights to policy announcements and guides to doing business in defence, we support knowledge development to help SMEs navigate the sector. Find more SME and Prime news on the Defence Engage member-only platform.

From market trends and insights to policy announcements and guides to doing business in defence, we support knowledge development to help SMEs navigate the sector. 
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  • Demand for lithium batteries is high with global demand set to increase five-fold by 2030 according to some estimates. As the dominant battery chemical in use today, lithium will likely play a big par ...
  • As 2023 crosses the half-way line, Defence Engage takes a look at the top 10 most valuable contracts awarded so far this year. From game-changing F35 acquisitions to advanced missile systems and innov ...
  • Catalysts for EW market growth The key catalysts for growth in the EW market are the integration of electronics to military hardware and, technology aiding the development of multi-layered defensive s ...
  • Undersea technology has been advancing rapidly in recent years, with submarine, drone and AI technologies acting as stimulators for new undersea capabilities, and the global market set to reach $16.97 ...
  • The significance of space as a security domain Allied governments, NATO and the EU are united in their understanding of space as a critical domain of interest to the defence of their respective and co ...
  • The T&S market is vibrant, with high demand from procurement organisations as a result of a ‘paradigm shift’ in training regimes, according to the UK Royal Air Force’s Chief of Staff. In fact, the UK’ ...
  • The International Technology Strategy (ITS23) is the parent strategy for 10 priority actions which the UK government sees as essential to bringing about a cohesive and global technology approach. It i
  • Growing awareness of the threat posed by China and other authoritarian states such as North Korea, Russia and Iran has sparked several major collaborative initiatives with Asian and Australasian gover
  • Defence Engage reports on an industry briefing from February 20th 2023, where DASA’s Dr Tony Collins outlined the structure and aims of DIANA, plus the advantages for SMEs, start-ups and members.
  • Defence strategies shaping 2023

    06 Feb 2023 Defence Engage
    2023 is set to be a year of significant growth for Defence, with historic budget increases, key partnerships and strategies in the West combining to counter the threats from Russia and China.
  • The global cyber security market is estimated to be worth $478.68 billion by 2030 according to Strategic Market Research. This would represent 9.51% compound annual growth during the period from 2021 ...
  • #1 NATO Expansion and Defending Ukraine (Image source: World Economic Forum 2023) 11 months on from the start of the Ukraine war, there is no sign of Russia rescinding its claims on Ukrainian territor ...
  • As an emerging technology with a variety of applications, robotics has huge potential to change the nature of frontline conflict whether on land or sea. The primary uses of robots in defence are: expl ...
  • The big 5 Defence trends for 2023

    09 Jan 2023 Defence Engage
    Defence Engage has highlighted five of the biggest trends for 2023, and examines which other high-growth areas will impact Defence this year.
  • 10 innovations that made waves in 2022

    19 Dec 2022 Defence Engage
    2022 has seen a host of innovations in Defence. Innovation is helping countries maintain or develop a strategic-edge, with wearables and drone technologies taking much of the lime-light.
  • 2022: A big year for Defence Contracts

    12 Dec 2022 Defence Engage
    South Korea’s jet purchases and Poland’s tank procurement have been indicative of increased local threats from North Korea and Russia. Other countries such as the US and Indonesia have been replacing ...
  • Innovation boosts inflation-battered budgets Traditional methods of training have evolved significantly in recent decades, with the digitalisation of the battlefield looming large and increasing techn ...
  • The recently released Sustainable Support Strategy by UK MOD Strategic Command is designed to bring about a greener Defence sector. Industry is responding as increasing need and expectation is driving ...
  • With the global 3D technology market widely expected to boom in coming years, Defence Engage looks at how this trend will characterise the defence market of tomorrow. From 3D printers, to sensors and ...
  • With a myriad of advanced innovative programmes being demanded for state acquisition throughout the tri-service markets of the world, there are significant opportunities for SMEs to synergise the deve ...
  • Momentous sinking of the Moskva Classed as both a victory for morale and a strategic win, the sinking of Russia’s Black Sea flagship, the Moskva, is a major event in recent Naval history. Many sources ...
  • The Bayraktar TB2 UAV has shown that regional conflicts can be decided by a low-cost platform that is quick to produce, underlined by its decisive performance with the Azerbaijani Armed Forces during ...
  • Mega orders for fighter jets dominated aircraft sales in 2021, with Dassault’s impressive order from UAE and Lockheed Martin the major supplier for orders to in Europe, reveals the Military Aircraft H ...
  • To counter current and future threats, armies have been adding new capabilities to armoured vehicles. Numerous improvements in terms of mobility, lethality, protection and situational awareness were a ...

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