Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.

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Carns vows UK will defend ‘every inch’ of territory

Al Carns delivered one of his firmest public statements yet on the protection of British territorial waters and critical offshore infrastructure, telling MPs that the UK will expose and hold accountable any actor that threatens the nation’s undersea networks or coastal security.

Tugendhat warns UK vulnerable with fewer ships and aircraft

Tom Tugendhat MP issued one of the starkest warnings yet heard in the House of Commons about the condition of the UK’s armed forces.

Cartlidge presses ministers on defence delays

Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge used an urgent Commons question to challenge ministers over what he described as systemic delays in the government’s defence readiness programme.

UK condemns laser incident involving Russian vessel Yantar

The government has given further details on the incident in which a laser was directed at British military personnel from the Russian vessel Yantar, a ship linked to Moscow’s deep sea intelligence programme.

SAS Association starts legal case against NI Secretary

The Special Air Service Regimental Association has taken the unprecedented step of initiating legal action against the Government over Labour's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

UK in ‘early hybrid conflict’ with Russia, Bailey warns

Calvin Bailey MP has issued one of the bluntest public assessments yet of the security situation facing the UK, arguing that Europe is not living through a pre-war moment but “already in the early stages of a prolonged hybrid conflict with Russia”.

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British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland

Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.

Carns vows UK will defend ‘every inch’ of territory

Al Carns delivered one of his firmest public statements yet on the protection of British territorial waters and critical offshore infrastructure, telling MPs that the UK will expose and hold accountable any actor that threatens the nation’s undersea networks or coastal security.

Tugendhat warns UK vulnerable with fewer ships and aircraft

Tom Tugendhat MP issued one of the starkest warnings yet heard in the House of Commons about the condition of the UK’s armed forces.

Cartlidge presses ministers on defence delays

Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge used an urgent Commons question to challenge ministers over what he described as systemic delays in the government’s defence readiness programme.

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British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland

Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.

UK confirms FC/ASW fit checks on F-35B, no integration plan

F-35B fit checks were conducted to confirm that FC/ASW could be mounted "if required", with no current plan to integrate it to the aircraft.

Britain rules out sending reaper drones to Ukraine

The UK government has ruled out transferring any MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft to Ukraine.

Russia warned as ship sits off Scotland and targets aircraft

Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a direct warning to the Kremlin after the Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yantar returned to the northern approaches of the UK and targeted RAF crews with laser devices.

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SAS Association starts legal case against NI Secretary

The Special Air Service Regimental Association has taken the unprecedented step of initiating legal action against the Government over Labour's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

UK in ‘early hybrid conflict’ with Russia, Bailey warns

Calvin Bailey MP has issued one of the bluntest public assessments yet of the security situation facing the UK, arguing that Europe is not living through a pre-war moment but “already in the early stages of a prolonged hybrid conflict with Russia”.

New UK ammo factories expected to lean heavily on exports

Companies behind the new munitions factories have been warned that UK demand may be limited and that most of their business is expected to come from exports.

Kearns presses ministers over Chinese-made vehicles

Alicia Kearns MP used an urgent statement on foreign interference to warn ministers that China poses systemic risks to UK infrastructure.

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Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.

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