British Wildcat helicopters shoot down drones and sink boats
Wildcat HMA2 helicopters with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles successfully engaged a variety of uncrewed aerial and surface targets during Exercise Wildfire.
MOD seeks industry partners for new drone testing framework
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice outlining plans for a new commercial framework to support testing and evaluation of uncrewed air systems.
U.S. Army selects Spike NLOS for precision strike project
Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile has advanced to Phase 2 of the U.S. Army’s Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.
Thales ramps production of Ground Fire radar for SAMP/T NG
Thales has confirmed that its Ground Fire air surveillance and air defence radar has entered continuous series production for integration with the new Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system.
L3Harris and IAI partner on Israeli attack aircraft project
L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly pursue Israel’s Light-Attack Aircraft program using L3Harris’ Sky Warden platform, the company stated.
UK confirms success of Aether high-altitude balloon trials
Data collected during the South Dakota trials will inform future development and potential operational concepts for long-endurance uncrewed surveillance platforms.
UK leads NATO air defence integration under DIAMOND
The Ministry of Defence has stated that the United Kingdom continues to lead work on NATO’s Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences (DIAMOND) initiative, aimed at strengthening allied coordination in surface-based air and missile defence.
Boeing awarded $2.7 billion for PAC-3 seeker production
Boeing has secured multiyear contracts worth approximately $2.7 billion to produce more than 3,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile seekers through 2030, according to the company.
UK backs homegrown drone defences and deepens Ukraine ties
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing investment in British-made counter-drone technologies and outlined plans for deeper post-conflict industrial collaboration with Ukraine.
Sale of C-130J aircraft from Britain to Turkey confirmed
Confirmation has come that negotiations between Turkey and the United Kingdom over the transfer of retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft have concluded.
