Al Carns asks how Britain will organise for drone war

Britain's response to the uncrewed formations being stood up in the United States, Germany and Ukraine runs through the hybrid Navy and the investment going into innovation and drone technology, the Defence Secretary told the Commons.

Welsh planning inspector appointed for deep space radar

The Welsh Government has appointed a planning inspector to handle the application for the proposed deep space radar at Cawdor Barracks.

Two re-arrested over alleged help to Iranian intelligence

Two men have been re-arrested in the investigation into activity close to RAF Fairford last month on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service.

Lockheed Martin to build British hypersonic targets

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver Project Bowline, a hypersonic target programme supporting the development and testing of missile defence systems against advanced threats.
Gray military fighter jet in a hangar on transport pallets, with a red protective cover over the intake and maintenance equipment nearby.

Storm Shadow to stay in service as successor is funded

Storm Shadow will remain in service with the British armed forces for the "foreseeable future".

Brimstone 3 cleared for use on Protector drone

Operational clearances are now in place for the use of Brimstone 3 on the Protector RG Mk1, after trial data was reviewed, according to an answer given in Parliament.

American F-22 stealth jet controls combat drone

A US Air Force F-22 Raptor has directed a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft during an airborne tactical-control demonstration, with the fighter pilot issuing commands that were interpreted and executed autonomously by the uncrewed aircraft.

No new outsourcing at Fylingdales, minister says

The Ministry of Defence has refused to publish a risk assessment of private sector involvement in running the Solid State Phased Array Radar at RAF Fylingdales, saying the recent contract activity continues arrangements that have been in place for years.

Britain puts millions into protecting military sites

An additional £470 million is being spent on improving the security of critical military sites across Britain, alongside £240 million for an enhanced counter-drone system called Project PRESAGIUM.

Firms queue for Ukraine’s captured Russian weapons data

Ukraine has received more than 650 applications to register on TrophyLab, its web portal for the study of captured Russian equipment, of which 389 came from foreign defence manufacturers.