Scotland signs space cooperation deal with UAE centre
Scotland has signed a new agreement aimed at expanding cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the space sector, following a Letter of Intent between industry body Space Scotland and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
UK tests networked radar to sharpen air threat detection
The UK has successfully demonstrated advanced networked radar and sensor fusion across multiple air platforms, marking a significant step towards faster and more accurate air threat detection, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Army backs drone engineering degree with NMITE
The British Army has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch a new accelerated engineering degree focused on drones and autonomous systems, aimed at strengthening the UK’s domestic skills base.
Airbus wins £33.6m contract to support UK H145 fleet
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a two-year £33.6 million support and services contract to Airbus Helicopters UK for the initial maintenance and support of six H145 helicopters entering service with the UK Armed Forces..
UK commits £140m to counter Russian drone threat
The Ministry of Defence has announced a rapid £140 million investment in drone and counter-drone technology through the newly formed UK Defence Innovation.
UK a ‘sitting duck’to missile attack, MP warns
The UK lacks adequate defences against advanced missile threats and is exposed to attack as a result, according to comments made in the House of Commons during Defence questions.
Britain to buy thousands of drones and vows faster rollout
The Ministry of Defence says it is accelerating the development and adoption of uncrewed systems, while acknowledging that regulation remains a major barrier.
MQ-28 fires AIM-120 in autonomous air combat test
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed an air-to-air missile firing using an MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft during a live exercise in Australia, marking what the company describes as a first-of-its-kind autonomous engagement.
Ukrainian interceptor drones strained as air war intensifies
A new report warns that Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine shows no sign of easing, despite improvements in interception rates, with sustained pressure on energy infrastructure, cities and civilians continuing to define the conflict.
MOD seeks suppliers for RAF air traffic control simulators
The Ministry of Defence is preparing to procure a new generation of air traffic control visual simulators for use across Royal Air Force sites, according to a newly published tender notice.
