Ayr skies roar to life at Festival of Flight 2025
The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight drew huge crowds to Ayr’s Low Green, where a UK Defence Journal team member documented the atmosphere through a set of striking photographs.
Robin Radar unveils Shahed detection upgrade for Ukraine
Robin Radar Systems has unveiled what it calls a breakthrough upgrade to its IRIS counter-drone radar, extending detection range from 5km to 12km. #DSEI2025
Obese-Jecty warns UK drone strategy risks falling behind
Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty has delivered a stark warning that Britain’s approach to drones may fall short of the pace set by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, telling Westminster Hall that "the nature of warfare has changed".
Carns warns drones mark ‘machine gun moment’ for UK forces
Veterans Minister Al Carns told MPs that uncrewed systems have transformed modern warfare as profoundly as the machine gun or the Dreadnought, warning Britain must lead this revolution or risk falling behind.
UK and Ireland to update defence agreement
UK and Ireland will update their 2015 defence agreement for 2026, covering training, maritime security, cyber cooperation and critical infrastructure, amid debates in the Lords over neutrality and cost-sharing.
UK monitoring Russian use of Kinzhal and Zircon missiles
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is monitoring Russia’s deployment of advanced missile systems, including the Kinzhal and Zircon.
Ukrainian drone firm to invest £200m in Britain
Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturer, Ukrspecsystems, has announced a £200 million investment programme in East Anglia.
Raytheon and Diehl agree Stinger co-production in Europe
Raytheon, part of RTX, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce key components of the Stinger short-range air defence missile in Europe.
MoD sets out RAF progress on autonomous systems
"The RAF are committed to the exploitation of autonomy and other complimentary technologies in a range of systems."
SNP presses UK to rule out concessions on Ukraine
SNP MP Stephen Gethins used Commons questions to demand a clear assurance from the Government that no part of Ukraine should be ceded to Russia under the pressure of war.
