DragonFire – A guide to Britain’s new laser weapon
DragonFire is the UK’s new high-power laser weapon system, intended for Royal Navy ships from 2027. Here's a straightforward guide to Britain's new laser weapon.
British firm Kraken wins USSOCOM deal for new drone vessels
Kraken Technology Group has been awarded a United States Special Operations Command agreement worth up to $49 million to accelerate the development of new uncrewed surface and subsurface vessels.
Babcock boasts bumper business boost
Babcock International has reported a solid first half to FY26, with higher revenue and a larger order backlog as defence work continues to drive growth.
American assault ship fires off missile in Pacific
The US Navy has released images showing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer firing a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific.
New images show progress on first new Type 26 Frigate
New photographs taken today show HMS Glasgow moving deeper into the final stages of her build, with the ship’s main gun, both communications masts, and a series of smaller topside fittings now clearly visible.
Helsing opens UK site for AI sub-hunter drone production
Helsing has opened its first UK 'Resilience Factory' in Plymouth to produce autonomous underwater gliders for allied naval forces.
British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland
Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
Carns vows UK will defend ‘every inch’ of territory
Al Carns delivered one of his firmest public statements yet on the protection of British territorial waters and critical offshore infrastructure, telling MPs that the UK will expose and hold accountable any actor that threatens the nation’s undersea networks or coastal security.
Tugendhat warns UK vulnerable with fewer ships and aircraft
Tom Tugendhat MP issued one of the starkest warnings yet heard in the House of Commons about the condition of the UK’s armed forces.
Cartlidge presses ministers on defence delays
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge used an urgent Commons question to challenge ministers over what he described as systemic delays in the government’s defence readiness programme.
