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26 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The RHINO unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: XRC Robotics

XRC Robotics Wins British Army Deal for RHINO Ground Drone

England-based XRC Robotics has secured a contract to supply its RHINO unmanned ground vehicle to the British Army as the service expands testing of autonomous systems for frontline operations.

25 May

Air

Christine Casimiro

MBDA SPEAR Cruise Missile Takes First Test Flight on F-35B Stealth Fighter Jet

MBDA’s SPEAR air-to-ground miniature cruise missiles have conducted their maiden flight aboard an F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter, flown by a UK test pilot in the US.

25 May

Europe

The Martlet weapon system has officially achieved full operating capability.

Jodesz Gavilan

UK’s Wildcat Helicopters Expand Counter-Drone Role With Martlet Missiles

The Martlet missile has reached full operating capability on Wildcat helicopters, giving the aircraft a broader role in the UK Royal Navy’s counter-drone and maritime strike missions.

25 May

Europe

Image of a Apache AH-64E helicopter, seen here being demonstrated at Lulworth Range in the UK. A multi-domain immersive experience showcasing military equipment and capabilities took place at Lulworth Range, ahead of the Defence Command Paper refresh. The event was attended by Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Patrick Sanders and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. As well as demonstrating some of the cutting-edge equipment being used by the British military, the activity showcased integrated tactics and combined arms warfare. Other developing capability demonstrated included remote medical support and counter-unmanned aerial systems technology. The RAF's F35 fast jet and A400M transport aircraft were part of demonstrations, along with other equipment from across the three single services including Merlin and Apache helicopters and a Challenger 2 main battle tank. The demonstration featured personnel and equipment from units including 4 Light Brigade Combat Team; Future Commando Force (30 Commando Royal Marines); 4 Ranger from the Army Special Operations Brigade; 11 Group RAF; Experimental and Trial Group (ETG) consisting of elements from 2YORKS, the Next Generation Combat Team; elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team HQ and Medical Regiment.

Jodesz Gavilan

GE Aerospace Wins UK Apache Helicopter Engine Support Contract

GE Aerospace has secured a new three-year support contract for the engines powering the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet.

22 May

Sea

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Giulia Bernacchi

Babcock, Truflo Expand AUKUS Submarine Supply Chain Cooperation

Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a UK-Australia pilot program under the AUKUS alliance to strengthen submarine industrial capacity.

22 May

Europe

Major General Anatolii Kazmirchuk observes how UK defense medical capability continues to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Jodesz Gavilan

UK, Ukraine Strengthen Trauma Care and Battlefield Medicine Cooperation

Senior military medical officials from the UK and Ukraine met to deepen cooperation on battlefield medicine, rehabilitation, and trauma care.

22 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

XTEND Expands NATO Drone Production With New UK Facility

US defense firm XTEND is expanding into the UK with a new robotics production facility following a $2.25-million order tied to British military programs.

21 May

Technology

The UK's Swiftsure nuclear powered submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Grows Defense Engineering Capacity With AtkinsRéalis Partnership

Babcock has collaborated with AtkinsRéalis to boost engineering services in support of defense and submarine programs in the UK.

21 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

UK Adds Low-Cost Drone Killer to Typhoon Jets in Middle East

The UK Royal Air Force has started operational use of a laser-guided counter-drone weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft deployed in the Middle East.

21 May

Europe