Zelenskyy backs ICEYE and Nokia plan for Ukrainian satcom
ICEYE and Nokia have signed a letter of intent with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to explore building sovereign satellite communications for the country.
Chinese inputs in sustainable fuel used by UK forces
China is one of several contributors to the sustainable aviation fuel used by Britain’s forces and represents a small proportion of it, Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said.
EU decision to shape Britain’s counter-hypersonic plans
Britain’s next steps towards a counter-hypersonic capability will be informed by a European Defence Fund decision from May 2027 on whether to progress HYDIS or HYDEF, and the UK already observes HYDIS.
Ground Based Air Defence requirement not cut, minister says
No elements have been removed from the approved Ground Based Air Defence requirement, and a fall in the programme’s reported whole-life cost reflects a change in the reporting basis.
F-35 agreement assures UK access to US support, Pollard says
A Memorandum of Understanding assures all F-35 participants access to the US-managed support system defence minister Luke Pollard told MPs.
Eighty-five per cent of defence manufacturing spend in UK
Eighty-five per cent of the Ministry of Defence’s direct spending with industry on manufacturing pays for work taking place in the UK, say the department.
Reform would wave white flag to enemies, says Pollard
Reform's plan for government would "wave a white flag" to Britain's enemies, Luke Pollard has warned, as Nigel Farage prepares to name the party's first defence spokesperson.
Skyhammer integrated with elements of ORCUS in UK trials
The Skyhammer drone interceptor has been successfully integrated with elements of the ORCUS counter-uncrewed air system during UK trials.
Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform under consideration
The Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform is among the capabilities being considered for future helicopter operations, according to an answer given in Parliament.
RIAT to leave RAF Fairford for Boscombe Down next year
The Royal International Air Tattoo will move from RAF Fairford to MOD Boscombe Down for RIAT27 and future events, ending more than four decades in Gloucestershire months after this year’s show was cancelled over access to the base.
