UK and Germany to build stealthy hypersonic cruise missiles
Britain and Germany are progressing plans to develop a family of long-range stealth cruise and hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometres away.
UK reviewing defensive upgrades for VIP transport fleet
The Ministry of Defence says options are being considered to expand the future capability of the Envoy IV aircraft, including defensive systems that were envisaged as part of planned modifications to the fleet.
UK and Germany push plans for long-range strike missiles
The UK and Germany have held talks on jointly developing a new deep precision strike missile capable of ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometres, the Ministry of Defence stated.
BAE completes design review for missile warning satellites
BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for a U.S. Space Force programme to develop a constellation of missile warning and tracking satellites in medium Earth orbit.
RAF Regiment trains in Arctic ahead of Cold Response
RAF Regiment personnel have completed Arctic warfare training in Norway as part of preparations for Exercise Cold Response 2026.
Apache attack helicopters fly up River Clyde in Glasgow
Two British Army Apache attack helicopters were seen flying along the River Clyde and across parts of Glasgow and East Kilbride during routine training activity.
Army explores new vehicle-mounted counter-drone system
The Ministry of Defence has launched early market engagement with industry on a new armoured vehicle-mounted counter-drone capability as part of the Army’s Land Ground Based Air Defence programme.
Royal Marines train with emergency services in stadium
Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have taken part in a joint training exercise with emergency services at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, practising responses to a simulated firearms incident.
Lossiemouth in Scotland among top Russian sabotage targets
Russian sabotage targeting RAF Lossiemouth could disable NATO maritime patrol aircraft and give submarines greater freedom of manoeuvre in the North Atlantic, MPs have been told.
Leonardo targets huge revenue boost by 2030
Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo has outlined plans to significantly expand orders, revenue and profitability by the end of the decade as part of an updated industrial strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, according to the company.
