Ukrainian drone firm to invest £200m in Britain
Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturer, Ukrspecsystems, has announced a £200 million investment programme in East Anglia.
Interference in Scotland’s constitutional debate raised
Graeme Downie MP has pressed the UK Government over steps to counter foreign interference in Scotland’s constitutional debate, with Ian Murray giving what have turned out to be some of his final responses as Secretary of State for Scotland before his removal from office yesterday.
UK to lead headquarters of Multinational Force Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an Army two-star officer has been selected to lead the headquarters of the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U) in Kyiv, with France and Britain jointly providing the higher-level three-star command.
Inside Rosyth, the shipyard poised for expansion
The Babcock yard at Rosyth is positioning itself for naval exports and expanded capacity, with executives confirming that plans are advancing for a £1 billion contract to build four frigates for the Danish Navy.
Downie push secures £340m upgrades for Rosyth dockyard
MP for the yard Graeme Downie, who has made securing new investment for Rosyth one of his top priorities since his election last year, said the decision was "a clear vote of confidence in our world-class workforce".
Britain contracts ‘Tiberius’ ramjet artillery munition
Tiberius Aerospace has announced it has secured a UK Ministry of Defence contract to support the rapid trials and development of its Sceptre ramjet artillery round, a new extended-range precision-guided 155mm munition.
Rosyth could take nuclear subs under £340m upgrade plan
Rosyth may play a central role in supporting an expanded nuclear submarine fleet under a £340 million infrastructure programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Ministers confirm UK defence spending plans amid 5% pledge
Total defence spending under NATO’s definition is forecast at 2.36% in 2025-26, reaching 2.60% in 2027-28.
Admiral Radakin ends 40-year career in UK defence
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has formally stepped down as Chief of the Defence Staff, closing a 40-year career in uniform that spanned command at sea, reform in Whitehall, and leadership through one of the most turbulent periods in recent British history.
Raytheon and Diehl agree Stinger co-production in Europe
Raytheon, part of RTX, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce key components of the Stinger short-range air defence missile in Europe.
