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.
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.
Ukraine downed four thousand seven hundred air targets
Ukrainian air defences destroyed more than 4,700 drones and missiles during September while repelling large-scale Russian attacks, and neutralised more than 48,000 tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles over the same month.
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.
