British Army successfully trials UK-made radiofrequency weapon to defeat drone swarms
The Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) demonstrator has proven capable of defeating multiple airborne targets simultaneously with near-instant effect.
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BAE Systems lays keel for HMS Dreadnought, marking key milestone in cuclear submarine programme
The keel for HMS Dreadnought, the first of the UK’s new class of nuclear-armed submarines, has been laid at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
UK signs £30 million deal with Anduril to supply Altius attack drones to Ukraine
The Altius 600M and 700M drones supplied by Anduril UK are classified as loitering munitions, which can remain airborne in a designated area before striking targets upon identification.
UK receives final AH-64E Apache helicopter, completing 50-aircraft order
The British Ministry of Defence has announced the receipt of the final AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from Boeing.
UK orders over 5,000 LMM missiles from Thales to strengthen Ukraine’s dir defence
The United Kingdom has announced a USD 1.6 billion contract to provide Ukraine with over 5,000 LMM air defence missiles.
Adarga secures GBP 12 million Enterprise Agreement Lite with UK Ministry of Defence
British artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Adarga has announced the securing of an Enterprise Agreement Lite worth up to GBP 12 million with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
France and Britain greenlight use of Storm Shadow missiles by Ukraine against Russia
France and Britain have approved Ukraine’s use of SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory, according to Le Figaro.
UK: New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme reaches next competition stage
The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme has been announced by the UK Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge.
UK to boost Ukraine’s artillery reserves with GBP 245 million munitions package
The UK will spend GBP 245 million throughout the next year to procure and invigorate supply chains to produce urgently needed artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
UK allocates GBP 4.5 billion to equip armed forces with encrewed systems
UK Defence Drone Strategy launched to deliver unified approach to uncrewed systems across all three military services, supported by GBP 4.5 billion of investment.
UK defence industry spending surpasses GBP 25 billion
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that its spending with UK industry has exceeded GBP 25 billion for the first time.
UK boosts Ukraine’s air defence with additional ASRAAM missiles
The United Kingdom has announced the delivery of approximately 200 ASRAAM air defence missiles to Ukraine, intensifying its support against Russian aerial attacks.