Germany weighs financial support for British and French nuclear deterrents amid Europe’s shifting security debate, The Telegraph reports
Germany and Britain are discussing potential German financial support for the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph reported on 26 August.
United Kingdom deploys HMS Queen Elizabeth for NATO command duties before it becomes the Royal Navy’s high-readiness flagship in 2027
The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier and its crew of more than 800 sailors will work with allied forces on collective defence, deterrence and crisis-response operations.
UK Ministry of Defence says Britain will invest more than £5 billion in autonomous systems in its largest-ever drone push
Britain will invest more than £5 billion in autonomous military systems by 2030, putting drones at the centre of an overhaul spanning the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
GM Defense establishes UK presence, appointing Simon Gray to strengthen Team LionStrike bid for British Army mobility contract
GM Defense has established a dedicated presence in Britain and appointed Simon Gray as Director of Business Development, strengthening its engagement with the country’s defence sector.
Saab equips Royal Air Force with Giraffe 1X radars for deployed counter-drone operations amid rising threats to UK and coalition forces
Saab UK has delivered Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force under an urgent requirement for counter-drone operations.
Royal Air Force redesignates headquarters as Air & Space Command, putting space power at centre of British military planning and operations
The Royal Air Force has redesignated Air Command as Air & Space Command, formalising its responsibility for both operational domains across UK defence.
Boeing moves second RAF E-7A Wedgetail to Boscombe Down for next phase of military acceptance under Britain’s three-aircraft programme
Boeing has shown the second E-7A Wedgetail intended for the Royal Air Force in its final paint scheme after the aircraft arrived at Boscombe Down.
U.S. Army looks to industry to develop a low-cost strike missile with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers for HIMARS, M270 and new robotic CAML launchers
The U.S. Army is looking to industry to develop a low-cost surface-to-surface missile with a range exceeding 620 miles, or 1,000 kilometers, under the Affordable High Speed Strike program.
BAE Systems says Brontanax uncrewed aircraft will add electronic warfare, precision strike and combat mass to UK Typhoon operations
BAE Systems said its Brontanax uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft will operate alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon to extend the reach of British combat air operations.
General Atomics appoints retired RAF Air Vice-Marshal Tom Burke to lead UK strategic development and defense business from London
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has appointed retired Royal Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Tom Burke to lead its strategic development in the United Kingdom as Britain moves from the MQ-9A Reaper to the Protector RG Mk1.