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.
Update provided for new British Long-Range Strike System
This new notice outlines the specifics for vendor participation, emphasising a collaborative approach and the provision of key government-furnished items.
Britain and Germany to develop combat drones together
As part of the newly signed Trinity House Agreement, the UK and Germany are set to collaborate on the development of advanced drones that will work alongside fighter jets.
UK satellite to combat illegal migration, launch in 2025
The Amber-2 Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite will play a key role in detecting ‘dark vessels’ at sea, such as those involved in illegal immigration, illegal fishing activities, drug smuggling, ship-to-ship transfers of goods and evading sanctions.
Britain and Germany to develop new long-range weapons
The UK and Germany have signed the Trinity House Agreement, a defence pact that will see the two nations collaborate on developing new long-range strike weapons.
