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Uncrewed Bluebottle vessels push persistent maritime surveillance
Ocius CEO Robert Dane tells UKDJ how Bluebottle USVs deliver months-long, low-cost maritime surveillance and emerging ASW capability. #UDT2026
Ukraine claims over 90 percent drone interception rate
Ukraine intercepted more than 90 percent of drones launched against the country during March 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
UK has taken delivery of over 8,000 drones since 2024
The UK has taken delivery of more than 8,000 uncrewed systems since July 2024 as part of a £450 million investment in drones and related technologies, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
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Thales targets subsea sensing as uncrewed shift gathers pace
At #UDT2026, Ian McFarlane of Thales spoke to UK Defence Journal about the shift to uncrewed platforms and growing demand for subsea sensing and infrastructure protection
Royal Navy to use Beehive drones for training and ops
The Royal Navy's fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive will be used for operations, training and development, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed.
Naval support project extension on track, minister says
The extension of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) is on track, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
Hybrid ASW push raises command, comms and legal challenges
David Shutt & Andrew Martin, QinetiQ, outlined hybrid ASW challenges at #UDT2026, warning comms, control and legal issues still need resolving.
BMT shares more detail on MODUS uncrewed ship concept
BMT outlines thinking behind MODUS uncrewed vessel concept for ASW and seabed roles, focused on modular design and long-endurance ops. #UDT2026
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L3Harris fits launched effects onto light attack aircraft
L3Harris has demonstrated the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects vehicle onto the SKY RAIDER II INTERNATIONAL aircraft.
Ukraine claims over 90 percent drone interception rate
Ukraine intercepted more than 90 percent of drones launched against the country during March 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
Typhoon jets launched as aircraft tracked near UK
Typhoon fighter aircraft were launched from RAF Lossiemouth on 14 April after an unidentified aircraft was tracked approaching the UK area of interest.
Sweden orders Saab counter-drone system
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 2.6 billion from Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration for a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system designed to protect both military forces and civilian infrastructure from drone threats.
UK to supply 120,000 drones to Ukraine in largest package
The UK will supply more than 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year as part of what the government describes as its largest drone package to date.
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Rolls-Royce sets out defence case for modular reactor at UDT
Speaking to the UK Defence Journal, Rolls-Royce has outlined how its Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) could support both defence operations and wider energy resilience. #UDT2026
UK to help Belgium build electronic warfare centre
QinetiQ is to support the Belgian government in establishing a sovereign electronic warfare capability under a new multi-million pound programme, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the UK and Belgium.
British Army trials drone warfare from moving tanks
Exercise Senne Hussar saw soldiers trial the launch of surveillance and strike drones from moving armoured vehicles, with live feeds shared across all troops in real time without crews needing to dismount.
Ukraine ramps up ground robot use on the front line
Ukraine's Defence Forces conducted over 9,000 combat and logistical missions using unmanned ground vehicles in March, continuing a rapid expansion in the use of ground robots on the front line.
Lib Dems to put defence at heart of Scottish industry
Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Alex Cole-Hamilton will pledge to make defence a central pillar of his party’s industrial and skills strategies ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, the UK Defence Journal understands.
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