MBDA backs UK-France ‘Entente Industrielle’ through key role in Lancaster House 2.0 declaration
MBDA underlined that this strengthened partnership under the Entente Industrielle model reaffirms the company’s founding vision.
UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation
The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.
Unite criticises UK Government over Typhoon jet production shutdown at BAE Systems’ Warton facility
Unite, Britain’s leading union in the defence and aerospace sectors, has sharply criticised the government following the suspension of Typhoon fighter jet production at BAE Systems’ site in Warton.
GCAP: global headquarters for supersonic fighter jet programme opens in the UK
A new headquarters for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was officially opened today, marking a key step in the development of a next-generation supersonic stealth fighter jet.
Skyeton and Prevail Partners form UK-Ukraine joint venture for Raybird drone production
Skyeton and Prevail Partners have announced a joint venture aimed at accelerating the large-scale production, supply, and integration of unmanned aerial systems for UK military use.
UK to send 350 air defence missiles to Ukraine using funds from sanctioned Russian assets
The United Kingdom will supply 350 air defence missiles to Ukraine using £70 million of interest generated from frozen Russian assets, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
United Kingdom to buy 12 F-35A nuclear-capable aircraft from the United States
The UK Government has confirmed it will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets and formally join NATO’s Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) nuclear mission.
UK invests £204 million in advanced radar to boost RAF Typhoon combat capabilities
The UK Government has committed £204.6 million to the production and integration of the ECRS Mk2 radar for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
BAE Systems opens artillery factory in Sheffield, restoring UK barrel production
A new £25 million BAE Systems artillery factory has been officially opened in Sheffield by the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey.
UK MOD signs support deal with General Atomics for RAF’s Protector drone fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a logistics and sustainment agreement with General Atomics for the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
Northrop Grumman and Marshall partner on UK air defence command and control systems
Northrop Grumman and Marshall Land Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop advanced command and control hardware solutions for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence.
UK to arm Type 45 destroyers with DragonFire laser system in £1 billion defence push
The UK Government has announced a major defence investment of nearly £1 billion in Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), including the high-profile DragonFire laser system.