UK warned it is ‘vulnerable’ to missile attack
The UK's missile defence capabilities are in urgent need of improvement, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ International Relations and Defence Committee.
Queen had to tell Boris Johnson about F-35B crash
An excerpt from Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir reveals that the Queen personally informed him of a crash involving an RAF F-35 fighter jet because he wasn't aware.
British military role in Iraq and Syria to evolve
Over the last decade, the Royal Air Force has conducted over 10,000 sorties, striking more than 1,400 targets in the region as part of Operation Shader.
Historic Scotland to use ‘Drone Assist’ take-off approvals
Historic Environment Scotland has confirmed a new partnership with Altitude Angel, the developers of the popular Drone Assist app, aimed at improving the management of drone operations at its properties.
Britain’s new electronic warfare radar takes to the air
An advanced electronic warfare radar system developed for the Royal Air Force has successfully flown for the first time, say BAE Systems.
Key E-7 Wedgetail facility opened by Royal Air Force
A new facility to support the Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail fleet has been officially opened at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland.
Britain buys semiconductor factory for defence purposes
This facility is the only secure site in the UK capable of manufacturing certain complex electronics for things like fighter jets and other weapon systems.
Ukraine joins NATO counter-drone exercise for first time
The aim was to evaluate their ability to operate seamlessly together, enhancing NATO's capabilities to defend against unmanned aerial threats.
Britain to build 20 large one way attack drones per month
The Ministry of Defence has revealed plans for a new long-range strike weapon under the codename Project Brakestop, which aims to produce a minimum of 20 units per month.
UK, US, and Canada Join Forces on cybersecurity and AI
The agreement aims to exploit cutting-edge research by developing algorithms, methodologies, and capabilities to address real-world defence challenges.
