Defence Holdings has named Andrew Roughan chief executive from March. The UK-listed defence technology group says the appointment supports a shift toward programme delivery and scale, alongside an updated funding and disclosure package tied to the role.
GXO has renewed Type 26 logistics support for BAE Systems. A six-year UK agreement extends the partnership into a third decade, covering warehousing and materials handling at Glasgow shipyards, plus technology-led inventory visibility across the supply chain.
Pentagon has launched a contest for low-cost strike drones quickly. A new “Gauntlet” evaluation will push shortlisted vendors through rapid testing, as the department seeks mass-producible one-way attack UAS capability by 2027.