SiAW missile clears key F-16 test as US strike plans advance
Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have completed a successful separation test of the Stand-in Attack Weapon from an F-16.
UK rejects €150bn EU defence fund over value concerns
The UK has confirmed it will not take part in the European Union’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund after failing to agree terms it considered good value, according to the government.
SAMP/T NG completes long-range trials in France and Italy
The SAMP/T New Generation long-range air and missile defence system has completed two successful live firing trials in France and Italy.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport profit takes off
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has recorded a sixth consecutive year of operating profit, driven largely by continued growth in its cargo operations and steady recovery across its wider business.
B-52 bomber completes first flight with new radar
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress has completed a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base in California following the installation of a new modernised radar, a key milestone in the bomber’s long-term upgrade programme.
MP pushes blueprint to make UK hub for uncrewed systems
Labour MP and ex-Royal Marine Fred Thomas is urging sweeping reforms to streamline regulation, expand test sites and create a single authority so the UK can rapidly develop, test and field uncrewed military systems.
Scotland signs space cooperation deal with UAE centre
Scotland has signed a new agreement aimed at expanding cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the space sector, following a Letter of Intent between industry body Space Scotland and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
UK tests networked radar to sharpen air threat detection
The UK has successfully demonstrated advanced networked radar and sensor fusion across multiple air platforms, marking a significant step towards faster and more accurate air threat detection, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Army backs drone engineering degree with NMITE
The British Army has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch a new accelerated engineering degree focused on drones and autonomous systems, aimed at strengthening the UK’s domestic skills base.
Airbus wins £33.6m contract to support UK H145 fleet
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a two-year £33.6 million support and services contract to Airbus Helicopters UK for the initial maintenance and support of six H145 helicopters entering service with the UK Armed Forces..
