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New Wedgetail early warning aircraft arrives at Lossiemouth
The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft destined for RAF service has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.
MQ-9B drone gets airborne early warning capability
GA-ASI has completed the first flight of an MQ-9B fitted with airborne early warning pods, opening up a new surveillance capability for operators of the platform worldwide, including the UK.
SYOS talks scale, proof and multi-domain ambition at CNE
SYOS CEO Sam Vye spoke to the UK Defence Journal at #CNE2026 about the company's growth, its record in Ukraine, and a portfolio that now spans from unmanned helicopters to a brand new uncrewed underwater vehicle.
NAVAL NEWS
CNE 2026 a huge success as hybrid navy takes centre stage
From a standing ovation for Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces to a minister demanding a thousand-ship uncrewed navy, Navy Leaders delivered three days at Farnborough that the maritime defence world will not forget quickly.
VLS timeline on new British warships yet to be confirmed
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide timelines for either Initial Operating Capability or Full Operating Capability for the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System on Royal Navy warships, telling Parliament that in-service dates will be confirmed in due course.
SYOS talks scale, proof and multi-domain ambition at CNE
SYOS CEO Sam Vye spoke to the UK Defence Journal at #CNE2026 about the company's growth, its record in Ukraine, and a portfolio that now spans from unmanned helicopters to a brand new uncrewed underwater vehicle.
Submarine chief says subs are model for hybrid navy
Director Submarines Rear Admiral Andy Perks spoke at #CNE2026 to set out the Submarine Service's role in the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet plans.
All ten JEF nations sign up to British northern navies plan
All ten nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force have signed a statement of intent to develop a more integrated multinational force across the High North. #CNE2026
AVIATION NEWS
F-35B completes first flight with British SPEAR 3 missile
An F-35B test aircraft has completed its first flight carrying four SPEAR 3 missiles, as part of ongoing trials to integrate the UK's next-generation precision strike weapon onto the fifth-generation fighter.
MQ-9B drone gets airborne early warning capability
GA-ASI has completed the first flight of an MQ-9B fitted with airborne early warning pods, opening up a new surveillance capability for operators of the platform worldwide, including the UK.
UK declines to give timeline for F-35 Block 4 upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide a completion timeline for the F-35 Block 4 upgrade programme.
Britain’s Martlet missile reaches full capability on Wildcat
In service on Wildcat since 2020, Martlet has undergone extensive trials to broaden its capability beyond its original design parameters.
Russian jet dangerously close to British military aircraft
An RAF Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian jets over the Black Sea last month, with one pass bringing a Russian jet within six metres of the British aircraft's nose.
LAND NEWS
Scottish Government yet to respond on defence college
The Scottish Government has still not responded to a request from the Ministry of Defence for match-funding to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.
Britain’s new howitzers to begin arriving in two years
The British Army's 72 new RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers will be delivered individually rather than in tranches, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2032.
Britain’s new battle tank completes mission trials
The trial platforms operated in representative conditions across a range of activities including cross-country mobility, road running, gunnery equipment operation, and full crew drills.
DPRTE Scotland delivers an astounding first edition
DPRTE came to Scotland at #SDS26 and delivered. The room was packed, the conversations were real, and the industry verdict was unanimous.
Babcock brings 300 pupils to Rosyth for engineering festival
Babcock International has welcomed more than 300 school pupils to its annual Festival of Engineering at its Rosyth site, as the company continues to build a pipeline of engineering talent ahead of what it describes as rising demand for skilled workers across the UK.
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