Britain ‘defenceless’ against ballistic missile attack
Surely the capital, London, is appropriately defended, and also the independent nuclear deterrent submarine base at Faslane on the Clyde? Sorry folks, the answer is no.
Elbit secures $60 million NATO counter-UAS contract
Elbit Systems, an Israel-based defence tech company, has been awarded a $60 million contract to provide its ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to a European NATO country.
Concerns raised over UK part in European missile shield
Julia Lopez, Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster, pressed the government on reports that NATO has concerns over potential British vulnerability to missile attacks.
BAE Systems completes tests of solar stratospheric aircraft
The PHASA-35 project is part of an effort to establish stratospheric platforms for ISR and communications, complementing existing satellite systems.
Leonardo reveals design of new British naval drone
Leonardo has revealed the design of Proteus, a three-tonne uncrewed rotorcraft tech demonstrator, developed to showcase advances in autonomy, modular payloads, and demonstrate the viability of large drone in the maritime environment.
UK strengthening defence ties with European allies
Government responses reflect a broader strategy to rebuild and strengthen European defence partnerships post-Brexit.
Britain’s readiness for missile attacks against the UK in doubt
Concerns were raised over gaps in the UK's anti-ballistic-missile systems and ability to defeat threats to critical infrastructure.
Government details support for Northern Ireland veterans
In response to written parliamentary questions from Mark Francois, Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, the Ministry of Defence has outlined its efforts to improve support for veterans in Northern Ireland.
MOD anticipates New Medium Helicopter contract by late 2025
In response to a written parliamentary question from Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) provided an update on...
Britain hints at potential order for more Typhoon jets
The potential upcoming order of more Typhoon jets for the Royal Air Force has been described as a 'present' for Britain's defence industry.
