BAE picks Echodyne radar for its BATS drone defence system
Echodyne’s EchoShield radar has been integrated into BAE Systems' BATS counter-drone system, which recently completed live trials in Scotland.
Peers urge Prime Minister to lead defence industry shake-up
A Lords committee says the Prime Minister must drive a culture change at the MoD, warning the government must move faster to be ready for war within a thousand days.
UK again commits to 138 F-35 jets
Britain's first F-35 procurement phase is complete with forty-eight F-35Bs delivered, as the Defence Investment Plan funds twenty-seven more 'on the way to a total of 138'.
New American stealth bomber begins testing powerful weapons
The US Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber has demonstrated weapons release, taking the aircraft into weapons testing.
NATO must prepare for Russian nuclear use, says expert
Kristin Ven Bruusgaard, director of the Norwegian Intelligence School, has said allies must be prepared for Russia to cross the nuclear threshold.
Finland pushes EU to curb Russian tourist visas
Pasi Rajala, a Finnish State Secretary, has said Finland wants the EU to limit tourist visas for Russians, warning that not all Russian tourists entering the bloc are innocent.
Danish-Norwegian venture to service Nordic military aircraft
Terma and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services have launched Defence Aviation Services, a joint venture to carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul on military aircraft in Denmark and support Nordic and allied fleets.
RAF flew conventional role in French nuclear exercise
RAF Typhoons on Exercise Rummy were tasked in a conventional Offensive Counter Air role, escorting French Air Force strike aircraft and protecting them from simulated adversaries.
UK won’t reveal issues raised in restricted F-35 report
A report on the F-35 programme is under handling restrictions that stops the Government detailing any issues.
Zelenskyy backs ICEYE and Nokia plan for Ukrainian satcom
ICEYE and Nokia have signed a letter of intent with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to explore building sovereign satellite communications for the country.
