Derbyshire firm joins tactical radio supply framework
A Derbyshire company that designs and builds professional radio accessories has been appointed to a government framework for tactical communications worth an estimated £727 million in its lot.
Drone landing system cut from three units to one
A Cambridgeshire firm that lets drones land precisely using radar rather than satellite positioning has cut the equipment needed on the ground from three units to one. #ApexEurope
New British weapons firm to announce first products
A company setting out to become Britain's next sovereign defence prime, built around producing complex weapons faster, will announce its first products at #ApexEurope this week.
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.
