UK News

BAE Systems UK Munitions Production Resilience
BAE Systems has developed new approaches in the production of energetics and propellants to strengthen UK supply chain resilience. ~ Press Release,…

Supacat JACKAL 3 Keys Handover
9th April 2025 was a landmark day for Supacat as the ‘keys’ for JACKAL 3, the latest version of the HMT, were…

Royal Navy Commando Merlins Upgraded
Upgrades enabling Royal Navy Commando Merlins to embark in and operate from vessels anywhere in the world have achieved FOC. ~ Press…

JFD Secures Service Contract with UK MoD
JFD secures £11 million service contract with UK MoD ensuring long-term operational availability of their subsea capabilities. ~ Press Release, Aberdeen, 02…

Royal Navy and RAF Shadow Russian Task Group
HMS Somerset, HMS Cattistock, RFA Tidesurge an RAF P8 Poseidon and Royal Navy helicopters shadow Russian Task Group in Channel. ~ Press…

Andrew Drwiega RIP
It is with great sadness that I report the untimely death of fellow defence editor and friend Andrew Drwiega who lost the…

DMC Hosts MoD Additive Manufacturing Innovation Event
The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) has hosted the latest UK MoD Strategic Command’s Additive Manufacturing innovation event. ~ Press Release, Silverstone, 06…

HM The King Visits HMS Prince of Wales
His Majesty The King visited aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as the Royal Navy finalises preparations for a major global deployment.…

Supacat HMT Capability Day at Long Valley
Last Thursday, 27th February, Supacat hosted an HMT Capability Display at the UK MoD Long Valley test track near Aldershot. ~ Press…

Thales UK Royal Navy MCCS Contract Award
Thales in the UK is to maintain Royal Navy ships and submarines communications under the new 10-year MCCS contract award. ~ Press…















