Government silent on UK Nightfall procurement plans
The Government has declined to say whether the UK intends to procure the Nightfall ballistic missile, instead pointing to the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan for decisions on Britain's future precision strike.
Ukrainian drone firm opens British factory
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has officially opened its first UK production facility in an expansion of defence industrial cooperation between London and Kyiv.
UK unveils fresh military aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has announced a new package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
MQ-9B drone to get long-range strike missiles
General Atomics is developing a long-range strike missile capability for its MQ-9B drone, expanding the aircraft mission set to include naval and deep standoff attack roles.
America names new fighter drone Dark Merlin
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced that its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft will carry the designation YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.
Scotland sends 280 tonnes of anti-drone nets to Ukraine
More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets from Scotland will be sent to Ukraine to help counter Russian drone attacks, the Scottish Government has announced.
How U.S. Navy F-16 jets support adversary training
The aircraft form part of a broader adversary enterprise that includes other platforms used to replicate a range of air threats.
UK joins European push for low-cost air defence weapons
The UK has joined France, Germany, Italy and Poland in launching a new multinational initiative to develop low-cost air defence weapons aimed at countering drone and missile threats across Europe.
NATO launches drone-based deep strike capability
NATO Allies have agreed a new multinational initiative to develop drone-based deep precision strike capabilities, as part of a wider package of cooperative programmes aimed at strengthening deterrence and defence, the alliance stated.
Dutch warship downs drones in drill off British coast
The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen recently shot down multiple aerial and surface drone threats during Exercise Sharpshooter off the Welsh coast, marking the first time a NATO ally has participated in the QinetiQ-run event, the company stated.
