NAVAL NEWS
Royal Navy clears Malloy T-150 drone for front-line use
The Royal Navy has declared the Malloy T-150 uncrewed air system ready for front-line operations, following two years of trials and development with Royal Marines and 700X Naval Air Squadron, the service announced.
Babcock takes recruitment drive on the road
Babcock International has launched a nationwide roadshow, sending a specially equipped bus around the UK to engage staff, promote career opportunities and showcase its wider social footprint.
American command ship visits Albania to bolster NATO ties
The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney has arrived in Porto Romano, Durrës, Albania.
AVIATION NEWS
Plans to boost UK drone capability
On 9 September, Edward Morello MP asked the Ministry of Defence what steps were being taken to improve Britain’s domestic capability in drone technology production.
NATO ISR Force in Sigonella marks 10th anniversary
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony at Italian Air Force Base Sigonella, NATO stated.
MOD outlines plan for autonomous platforms in UK forces
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that high numbers of autonomous collaborative platforms will be integrated into the UK’s armed forces over the next five years.
LAND NEWS
UK signals deeper European defence industrial cooperation
Defence Minister Luke Pollard set out the government’s position on strengthening the UK and European defence industrial base, highlighting both collaboration with allies and resilience at home.
MoD plans 10% cut to civil service costs by 2030
Minister Al Carns confirmed that the ambition is to reduce civil service-related costs by at least 10% by 2030 under the Defence Reform and Efficiency Plan.
L3Harris to supply EO/IR systems for Kongsberg C-UxS vehicle
L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide WESCAM MX-10D electro-optical/infrared sensor systems.