Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has said no weapon system has yet been selected for the Royal Navy’s planned uncrewed helicopter, while confirming that the Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this month.
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The government has said it has no plans to expand the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond its submarine-based system.
UK keeps combat drone plans under wraps
The Ministry of Defence has declined to disclose details on the weapons, naming or timelines associated with a planned air-launched collaborative uncrewed air vehicle, citing commercial sensitivity and security concerns.
Denmark to buy 100 American Hellfire anti-tank missiles
Denmark has requested to buy up to one hundred AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.
Government rejects security amendments to Diego Garcia bill
The government has pushed back against proposed changes to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, arguing they are unnecessary and could undermine long-term security arrangements for the joint UK US facility.
F-35 pilots test CCA teaming in U.S. Navy simulation
U.S. Navy F-35 pilots have completed a tactical demonstration focused on integrating crewed fighters with the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft inside the Joint Simulation Environment.
Italian SOF test F-35 integration for NATO ACE concept
The Italian Air Force has completed a special operations exercise demonstrating the integration of special forces with fourth- and fifth-generation air assets in support of NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept.
U.S. accelerating pace of intercepter missile production
Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War aimed at accelerating production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, with annual output planned to rise substantially.
British RC-135 spy plane tracks tanker U.S. plans to seize
The sanctioned supertanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, continues to steam northeast through the North Atlantic.
UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United Kingdom expects to have taken delivery of its 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the end of 2033.
