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Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon in flight over the sea, with underwing weapons and drop tanks visible.

Qinetiq range key to rapid Typhoon anti-drone deployment

The rapid integration and deployment of a new low-cost anti-drone missile on RAF Typhoon jets was made possible in part through trials conducted at MOD Aberporth range in west Wales, operated by QinetiQ under its Long Term Partnering Agreement with the Ministry of Defence.
Close-up of a wing-mounted rocket launcher under a military aircraft, showing yellow-tipped missiles ready for launch

RAF deploys anti-drone missile on Typhoon in Middle East

The Royal Air Force has deployed the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System on anti-drone operations in the Middle East, fitted to Typhoon fighter jets, after moving from testing to operational deployment in under two months.

Defence suppliers to earn more for on-time delivery

Minister Luke Pollard has told Parliament that defence suppliers who fail to deliver on time will earn less, as the government overhauls the rules governing around half of all defence equipment spending.

Aeralis collapses blaming UK Defence Investment Plan delay

Aeralis, developing a potential Red Arrows replacement, has collapsed into administration blaming delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan.
Three Apache-style helicopters fly in formation over rolling hills as sunbeams pierce dark clouds above a hazy landscape.

Firms selected for Apache loyal wingman programme

Four firms have been picked to support Project NYX, the British Army's programme to develop autonomous uncrewed systems as loyal wingmen for Apache attack helicopters.