Sweden and UK conduct joint Viking flame trials to advance next generation aircraft countermeasures
Swedish and British armed forces conducted the Viking flame trials at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range in Lincolnshire between 10 and 14 November.
Ukraine and UK sign licensing deal for large-scale production of Octopus interceptor drones
Delegations from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed a licensing agreement for the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone.
UK and Indonesia seal £4 billion maritime partnership to strengthen shipbuilding and coastal security
The UK and Indonesia have confirmed a £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme that will secure 1,000 jobs in Britain and expand maritime capability across Indonesia.
Raytheon awarded contract to provide orbital analyst support to UK National Space Operations Centre
Raytheon UK has secured a contract from the UK Space Agency to deliver orbital analyst capabilities as part of the nation’s Space Domain Awareness mission.
Germany and UK sign €450 million contract for M3 amphibious bridging systems from GDELS
Germany and the United Kingdom have jointly signed a contract worth over €450 million to acquire new M3 amphibious bridging and ferry systems from GDELS.
Türkiye signs deal worth up to £8 billion for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets in major defence export
The UK and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a defence agreement worth up to £8 billion for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, securing thousands of skilled jobs and extending Typhoon production in the UK into the 2030s.
Turkey acquires 12 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Royal Air Force surplus stock
On 16 October, the Turkish Ministry of Defence confirmed the signing of an agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence to purchase twelve Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft.
UK and Ukraine agree joint artillery production deal to boost defence cooperation and capability
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement to deepen their defence cooperation, focusing on joint artillery production.
UK and India seal £350 million missile deal and £250 million naval pact to strengthen defence ties
A new £350 million agreement between the UK and India will supply the Indian Army with air defence missiles and launchers, supporting more than 700 jobs in Northern Ireland.
AM General showcases tactical vehicles to UK Ministry of Defence, confirms partnership with Marshall Land Systems
AM General has demonstrated its light tactical vehicle capabilities to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) at UTAC Millbrook Proving Grounds, as it announced a new strategic collaboration with Marshall Land Systems.
UK’s F-35 F-35 Lightning II fleet faces delays, shortfalls and scrutiny despite push for full capability – Aviation Week
The UK Defence Ministry aims to declare full operational capability (FOC) for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet by the end of the year, but ongoing issues of availability, reliability and limited weapon options continue to challenge progress.
UK Ministry of Defence issues RFI for development of carrier-based unmanned aircraft system
The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to develop a concept for a carrier-based unmanned aerial vehicle for the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers under the Vanquish programme.