UK promotes procurement of advanced air-to-air missiles
The Government are promoting UK-led cooperative procurement opportunities on advanced air to air missiles.
UK evaluates expansion of combat drone production
The newly established Defence Uncrewed Design Authority is set to guide efforts by prioritising domestic production capacity in future procurements.
Future Red Arrows jet type pending Strategic Defence Review
The planned out-of-service date for Hawk T1 aircraft used by the Red Arrows remains 2030, and a decision on a replacement aircraft will not be taken until after the Strategic Defence Review is completed.
Lord suggests Ukraine drop leaflets for North Korean troops
Lord Alton of Liverpool suggested Ukraine drop messages over the battlefield, written in Korean, encouraging North Korean soldiers to defect.
Commando Helicopter Force wraps up 12-month deployment
The Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force has wrapped up a 12-month deployment with the Littoral Response Group South, taking part in exercises spanning from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Australian Outback.
MoD denies Tempest jet project cuts amid £160m underspend
The MoD has clarified that a £160m reduction in Tempest spending this year was due to accounting adjustments and project timelines, not cuts to military capability development.
Air Vice-Marshal visits HMS Prince of Wales
Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, recently visited HMS Prince of Wales during its participation in Exercise Strike Warrior.
UK strengthens capabilities in space warfare
The Ministry of Defence continues to prioritise sovereign capabilities in military satellite communications and space warfare, according to a series of parliamentary responses from Maria Eagle MP.
Poland to receive £6bn F-16 Viper upgrade in major US sale
These upgrades will significantly enhance Poland’s ability to engage targets over longer distances with greater precision.
UK strengthens drone and counter-drone manufacturing
The UK is taking significant steps to enhance sovereign capabilities in both drone manufacturing and counter-drones, as confirmed by Maria Eagle MP.
