UK to field swarm of AI drones within five years
Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirming that drones and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) will be fielded in high numbers over the next five years.
Britain’s Heavy Machine Guns get £20m upgrade in FN UK deal
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) confirmed the ten-year deal this week, saying it would not only keep the weapon relevant but also bolster the UK’s industrial base.
Healey: UK must bring industry in earlier to speed delivery
In response to a question from the UK Defence Journal at DSEI, Defence Secretary John Healey set out how the Ministry of Defence intends to work more closely with industry to accelerate the delivery of military capabilities.
Babcock unveils AI tool to speed battlefield intelligence
Nomad is an AI communications intelligence tool that, according to the company, will allow frontline forces to process and act on information in real time.
MBDA unveils 120mm gun-launched missile concept at DSEI
MBDA has used #DSEI2025 to showcase a new concept for a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile designed to be fired from NATO-standard 120mm smoothbore tank guns.
BDT UK partners with Cambridge Precision on rifle bid
Beretta Defence Technologies UK (BDT UK) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambridge Precision to manufacture key components for its Project Grayburn bid to replace the SA80 rifle. #DSEI2025
Next-generation AJAX IFV detailed at DSEI 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Lockheed Martin UK have provided further details on the next-generation AJAX Infantry Fighting Vehicle following its unveiling at #DSEI2025.
Thales and UK partner unveil drone-based EW solution
MBDA has officially presented the CROSSBOW One Way Effector Heavy, describing it as an affordable deep strike solution for NATO forces. #DSEI2025
Pollard warns UK must speed up procurement
Luke Pollard used his first major speech as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry at DSEI 2025 to set out a clear challenge to both the Ministry of Defence and industry.
Moog and GDLSUK unveil Foxhound air defence variant
Moog and General Dynamics Land Systems UK have revealed a new short-range air defence (SHORAD) variant of the British Army’s Foxhound 4×4 protected patrol vehicle at #DSEI2025.
