British drone downs attack drones with guided rockets
A modified version of the Malloy Aeronautics T-150 uncrewed air system has intercepted multiple one-way attack drones during an experiment in Florida, firing laser-guided rockets from a three-pod launcher.
Satellites underpin almost a fifth of British GDP
Satellite services underpin 18 per cent of United Kingdom GDP, and the new UK Space Strategy and the Defence Investment Plan together commit £3.2 billion to protect British jobs in the sector.
Deloitte contract scrapped after million pound payment
The Ministry of Defence terminated its Project SERAPH contract with Deloitte for convenience and moved to an alternative delivery model.
Base security boosted after Fairford and Molesworth breaches
An additional £470 million over four years will go into protecting defence sites, with security strengthened across the estate following the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth.
No decisions yet on new RAF jet trainer, says Pollard
The Jet Training System programme is ongoing and no final procurement decisions have been made, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Wedgetail equipment redesigned and recertified, MPs told
Certain items within the E-7 Wedgetail programme required re-design and consequently re-certification, with further detail on specific military systems and certification activities withheld for reasons of operational security.
Al Carns asks how Britain will organise for drone war
Britain's response to the uncrewed formations being stood up in the United States, Germany and Ukraine runs through the hybrid Navy and the investment going into innovation and drone technology, the Defence Secretary told the Commons.
Welsh planning inspector appointed for deep space radar
The Welsh Government has appointed a planning inspector to handle the application for the proposed deep space radar at Cawdor Barracks.
Two re-arrested over alleged help to Iranian intelligence
Two men have been re-arrested in the investigation into activity close to RAF Fairford last month on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service.
Lockheed Martin to build British hypersonic targets
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver Project Bowline, a hypersonic target programme supporting the development and testing of missile defence systems against advanced threats.
