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Multiple bidders emerge for British Army Light Mobility Vehicle programme to replace Land Rover fleet

Several contenders have declared interest in the Light Mobility Vehicle segment of the UK's Land Mobility Programme to replace the British Army's ageing Land Rover fleet. Bidders include teams offering platforms from multiple global manufacturers, with industry sources indicating the programme may finally be advancing after years of delay.

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Geography GB
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Appears in Briefing No. 047
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Single source procurement notice 2026-10-20

Norway outlines acquisition model for up to 20 P1118 standardized vessels across two parallel contracts

Norway has revealed the procurement strategy for Project P1118, which will acquire up to 20 ocean-going standardized vessels for Norway, the UK and Lithuania through two parallel contracts. Naval News reports the vessels will share a common design to reduce costs and speed delivery. The P1118 programme is intended to provide multi-role platforms for patrol, surveillance and logistics missions.

Why it matters: Three NATO navies just bet on plug-and-play hulls to scale faster than bespoke designs — if it works, expect more allies to join the production run.

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Single source funding 2026-10-20

UK startup Skyfly raises $10 million to develop Longbow hybrid-electric cargo drone with 400-mile range

British aircraft maker Skyfly Technologies raised $10 million to develop Longbow, a hybrid-electric cargo drone designed to carry 200 kg (440 pounds) over 640 km (400 miles) and operate from ships, fields or forward bases without a runway. The unmanned variant derives from Skyfly's two-seat electric vertical takeoff aircraft. Defence Blog reports the seed round closed on October 20.

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