US Navy tests autonomy that adapts a plan in flight
An uncrewed combat aircraft has been flown in an American trial in which the autonomy software was given the commander's intent rather than a fixed route, and allowed to rework the plan as the scenario changed.
Lithuanian firm brings Ukraine-proven drones to London
A Lithuanian manufacturer whose munitions and recon drones are in Ukrainian service is bringing its full range to #ApexEurope in London this week, including a counter-drone interceptor built to shoot down Shahed types.
German-Ukrainian venture to expand drone output for Kyiv
A joint venture between the German firm Quantum Systems and Ukraine's Frontline Robotics has won a follow-on contract from the National Guard of Ukraine and is preparing to increase production fivefold next year.
Leonardo DRS to build tactical radars in Britain
The American arm of Leonardo has set up a British subsidiary and opened a purpose-built plant to manufacture tactical radars in the United Kingdom, according to Leonardo DRS.
Falklands would get new radars under Tory air defence plan
Air defences on the Falkland Islands would be strengthened in parallel with any new system built for the United Kingdom, under a commitment made by the Shadow Defence Secretary in his conference speech.
Cartlidge announces Britannia Shield missile defence plan
The Conservatives say they would spend £10 billion over ten years on an integrated air and missile defence system for the United Kingdom, built to stop drones and long-range missiles reaching British soil.
Seventh arrest in RAF Fairford terrorism investigation
A seventh man has been arrested over the activity near RAF Fairford at the end of last month, and detectives have said they are still working to establish a motive, Counter Terrorism Policing has said.
T-7A Red Hawk links up with simulators in first LVC flight
US Air Force instructor pilots have flown a T-7A Red Hawk trainer while digitally linked to ground-based simulator cockpits, the first live-virtual-constructive (LVC) flight between the aircraft and its Ground-Based Training System.
American bomber fleet departs Britain
All US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have returned to their home stations in the United States, ending the latest sustained deployment of American heavy bombers at the British airbase.
New Ukrainian ballistic missile used in combat
Ukraine has used a domestically built tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, naming the weapon as the FP-7 and signalling that the next task is building it in quantity.
