QinetiQ Banshee approved for NATO missile training in Crete
QinetiQ’s Banshee Jet 40+ aerial target has officially been cleared for operations at NATO’s key missile training site in Crete, expanding its role in preparing allied forces for air and missile defence missions.
L3Harris and Airbus integrate systems on new helicopter drone
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and L3Harris Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter.
MoD clarifies AI use in nuclear operations
The Ministry of Defence has addressed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to the UK’s nuclear capabilities, following a written question from James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk. Cartlidge sought clarification on whether AI has been used to support routine operations or inform policy decisions regarding the UK’s nuclear capability. In his response, Defence Minister Luke Pollard stated...
No armed forces status for Royal Observer Corps veterans
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it does not support calls to retrospectively classify members of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) as regular or reserve members of the UK Armed Forces.
Lords demand ‘drumbeat’ of orders to revitalise shipyards
A wide-ranging debate in the House of Lords saw peers from across the political spectrum press the Government to deliver not just a strategy, but a sustained programme of orders to rebuild Britain’s shipbuilding capacity.
Minister rejects claims Royal Marines standards are changing
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns, has rejected online speculation that the standards required to earn the Royal Marines Green Beret are being lowered, confirming that the elite Commando Course remains unchanged.
Incredble images show powerful British carrier strike group
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales has led an impressive multinational carrier strike group into the Mediterranean, enjoy this gallery of powerful imagery.
BAE highlights readiness to expand U.S. sub manufacturing
BAE Systems says it is prepared to scale up its American submarine manufacturing capacity, citing more than $260 million invested in its facilities and workforce over the past six years.
Army’s air defence revamp targets 2026 milestone
The British Army’s drive to modernise its air defences is making steady progress, with a medium-range capability for warfighting now expected to achieve Initial Operating Capability by July 2026, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Healey ‘We cannot jeopardise peace by forgetting war’
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed a major uplift in the UK’s military support to Ukraine, warning the House of Commons that despite Kremlin claims of a ceasefire, “Putin broke it”, as Russia presses attacks across multiple fronts.
