World’s first fielded laser downs drones in Korea test
A South Korean laser air defence weapon destroyed all three target drones put up against it during a Republic of Korea Army exercise, at a cost the manufacturer puts at around one dollar fifty a shot.
American attack helicopters open fire in Korea
American Apache crews carried out aerial gunnery at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea at the end of September, validating weapons employment, target engagement and crew coordination.
Bear crash and drone strike cost Russia three more aircraft
Russia lost three tactical and strategic aircraft in the space of a week at an airbase five hundred kilometres from Ukraine.
Leonardo DRS wins place on US counter drone contract
Leonardo DRS has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling of 500 million dollars and a three-year period of performance by Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Saab to build new flight control computer for Gripen
Saab has won an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to develop a new generation flight control computer for Gripen, with deliveries planned during 2030, according to the company.
UK defends US reliance on F-35A and PrSM
The government has been asked whether buying the F-35A and the Precision Strike Missile deepens British dependence on the United States, and has answered that collaborating with the closest defence ally will deliver significant capability.
Defence writes off millions owed since the seventies
A write-off of almost £3.7m recorded in the Ministry of Defence's accounts relates to money owed to the department by a foreign nation between 1971 and 2006.
Britain to fit its own kit to Ukraine donated weapons
Britain will retrofit British capability onto equipment given to Ukraine by other partners, the Prime Minister told President Zelensky at Downing Street, alongside a fresh package of Lightweight Multirole Missiles and talks on accelerating long range support before winter, according to the government.
Britain funds Chornobyl repairs after Russian drone hit
Britain is putting £17 million towards repairing the protective shelter over the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, which was punctured by a Russian drone strike last year, according to the government.
Veterans groups asked for views on fireworks rules
Veterans organisations have been specifically invited to respond to a government consultation on reforming fireworks legislation, which ministers say has prompted ongoing engagement across departments.
