Elbit Systems UK completes UTACS acquisition, expanding European uncrewed defence capability
Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals.
Starmer criticises Trump tariffs over Greenland, urges calm talks and respect among allies
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly criticised Donald Trump on Monday over proposed tariffs linked to Greenland, calling the measures “completely wrong.”
£205 million QinetiQ contract boosts RAF Typhoon support, securing jobs and long-term defence capability
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to provide ongoing technical and engineering support to the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
UK confirms planned F-35A jets will serve NATO dual-capable role without expanding national nuclear deterrence
The United Kingdom has clarified the intended role of the planned F-35A aircraft following a parliamentary question on nuclear deterrence policy.
Ukraine and UK sign roadmap setting out defence cooperation under one-hundred-year partnership deal
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a development roadmap for their one-hundred-year defence partnership during a meeting in Kyiv.
UK allocates £200 million to prepare armed forces for potential deployment to Ukraine and expand air defence support
The UK Government has accelerated £200 million in funding to prepare the Armed Forces for potential deployment to Ukraine as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine.
UK supports US interception of Bella 1 linked to shadow fleet activity and Iran sanctions breaches
UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed it provided enabling support to the United States to interdict the vessel Bella 1 following a US request for assistance.
UK and Germany sign £52 million contract for RCH 155 mobile artillery procurement and joint testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for advanced RCH 155 mobile artillery capable of firing while on the move and striking targets up to 70 kilometres away.
UK defence exports surge to record £20 billion in 2025, backing thousands of skilled jobs nationwide
The UK is set to record its highest value of defence exports since records began more than 40 years ago, with over £20 billion secured in 2025, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
UK Ministry of Defence launches Nightfall programme to procure new land-based tactical ballistic missiles
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a process to identify industrial partners interested in supplying tactical ballistic missiles under the Nightfall programme, announced on 27 August 2025.
Rheinmetall wins NSPA contract to fit UK’s M270 A2 launchers with advanced Trailblazer system
Rheinmetall UK has secured a contract from the NNSPA to supply its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System for the Ministry of Defence’s M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System upgrade.
UK and Norway forge joint fleet to counter rising Russian undersea activity in North Atlantic
The UK and Norway have signed what both governments describe as their most extensive defence cooperation agreement in modern times, strengthening joint efforts to counter rising Russian undersea activity in the North Atlantic.