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British firm RAD launches vessel autonomy system
RAD has launched its Autonomy Core remote vessel control system at #CNE2026, as the company expands into defence with a product designed to support hybrid fleet ambitions.
First Sea Lord: drones are now ‘dominant and decisive’
Drones and autonomy have rapidly become the dominant and decisive factor in the modern battlefield says First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins at #CNE2026.
Navantia UK unveils autonomous warship concept
Navantia UK has unveiled a large autonomous warship concept at #CNE2026, as the company pushes to become a key supplier for the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet of the future.
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NAVAL NEWS
Royal Navy tests killer drone-helicopter team in Norway
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters teamed with drones from 700X Squadron to hunt fast attack boats and defeat simulated missile attacks during weeks of exercises in the Norwegian fjords.
Babcock’s Hine calls for ‘commanded autonomy’ at CNE 2026
Babcock's Sir Nick Hine made the case for "commanded autonomy" at #CNE2026, arguing humans must remain firmly in control of intent, authorisation and accountability.
CiS unveils autonomous drone dock for moving ships
CiS claims a world first at #CNE2026, a fully autonomous drone dock that can launch and recover a UAS from a moving ship without any operator intervention.
British firm RAD launches vessel autonomy system
RAD has launched its Autonomy Core remote vessel control system at #CNE2026, as the company expands into defence with a product designed to support hybrid fleet ambitions.
First Sea Lord: drones are now ‘dominant and decisive’
Drones and autonomy have rapidly become the dominant and decisive factor in the modern battlefield says First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins at #CNE2026.
AVIATION NEWS
Certo Capstone drone tests Hellfire missile in simulation
British SME Certo Aerospace has been photographed testing Hellfire-style missile simulators on its CAPSTONE drone.
Destinus and Rheinmetall push 2000km strike drone forward
Destinus has announced the accelerated start of the RUTA Block 3 programme, a 2000km range strike system being developed in partnership with Rheinmetall.
UK military helicopter training marks ten years at Shawbury
The rotary wing element of the UK Military Flying Training System has marked ten years of delivery at RAF Shawbury, with Ascent Flight Training reflecting on a decade of tri-service helicopter aircrew training.
Qinetiq range key to rapid Typhoon anti-drone deployment
The rapid integration and deployment of a new low-cost anti-drone missile on RAF Typhoon jets was made possible in part through trials conducted at MOD Aberporth range in west Wales, operated by QinetiQ under its Long Term Partnering Agreement with the Ministry of Defence.
RAF deploys anti-drone missile on Typhoon in Middle East
The Royal Air Force has deployed the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System on anti-drone operations in the Middle East, fitted to Typhoon fighter jets, after moving from testing to operational deployment in under two months.
LAND NEWS
UK sets out how the 50m Scotland defence deal will be spent
MoD Head of Place and Industry Skills Calum Taylor set out how Scotland's Defence Growth Deal will be spent at #DPRTE, with investment targeting innovation across the supply chain.
Service Complaints Ombudsman lays final annual report
The Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces has laid her 2025 annual report before Parliament.
Defence firms left waiting as investment plan delay bites
A defence company in West Sussex developing counter-drone and air defence technology has been left on hold since last year awaiting clarity on the UK Defence Investment Plan, a Liberal Democrat MP told the House of Commons.
UK ends in-country help for Afghan relocations
The Ministry of Defence has ended in-country assistance for Afghans moving out of Afghanistan under the Afghan Resettlement Programme, requiring eligible individuals to make their own way to a third country.
Minister unveils powers to ban foreign state proxies
The government is to introduce fast-track legislation giving authorities new proscription-like powers to ban organisations acting as proxies for foreign states, the Security Minister has told the House of Commons.
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