UK ‘Spy Balloons’ Fly as Constellation for First Time, Break Into Stratosphere
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully flown a group of uncrewed surveillance balloons into the stratosphere.
Fighter Jets, Refueling Aircraft, Frigate: UK Assets in Mideast
The UK is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
UK Adopts Rugged Robot to Thwart Undersea Sabotage
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has adopted a cutting-edge underwater robot designed to protect the country’s critical subsea infrastructure.
UK to Invest $1.3B in New Offensive Cyber Unit, AI-Driven Targeting Network
The UK is committing more than $1.3 billion to establish a new offensive cyber unit and develop an AI-enabled targeting network.
UK Military Conducts ‘Largest Ever’ Artificial Intelligence Trial
The UK military has completed its largest artificial intelligence experiment to date, testing how advanced algorithms could enhance battlefield operations across land, sea, and air.
UK Troops Train in Babcock Simulator That Shakes, Smokes, and Smells Like War
British soldiers are testing a new combat simulator that turns any space into a sensory-heavy combat zone, complete with realistic visuals, sound, smoke, shaking floors, and even the smell of conflict.
UK Rolls Out ‘Super Heavy-Lift’ Drone for Rapid Cargo Delivery, Resupply
The UK is stepping up its military logistics with a new “super heavy-lift” drone that delivers up to 250 kilograms of cargo in minutes.
UK Military Shrinking by 300 a Month, Top Commander Warns
The UK military remains in the grip of a deepening manpower crisis, with its top commander revealing the armed forces are shrinking by 300 personnel every month.
British Military Simulates Russian Attack on UK, Results ‘Not Pretty’
The British military conducted a high-fidelity simulation of a Russian strike on UK soil to see how its air defenses would react.
UK Taps Viking Arms to Deliver 180 FPV Drones in 19 Days
The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Viking Arms to rapidly deliver a fleet of 180 first-person view drones to support British Army training.
UK Military ‘Too Run Down’ to Lead Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Ex-Army Chief
The UK military is “too run down” to lead any potential peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, the former head of the British Army has claimed.
UK Begins Search for New 5.56mm Light Assault Machine Gun
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops.
UK Ministry of Defence Launches Faster, Simpler Enlistment Process
The UK has partnered with a Serco-led team to launch a new framework that will streamline and expedite the British Armed Forces’ recruitment.
British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’
The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.
UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot
The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”
UK Military Simulates Full-Scale War With Constant Supply Chain Disruptions
The UK military has launched a week-long simulation of a full-scale conflict to assess its ability to carry out combat missions despite anticipated supply chain disruptions.
Babcock to Extend Technical Support Services for UK Military
Babcock has signed a deal to continue technical support services for the British armed forces for two years.
UK Needs to Regrow Stockpiles to Prevent War With Russia: Former Chief
The UK military must immediately replenish its heavily-diminished stockpiles in order to prevent an “inevitable” war with Russia, the country’s former army chief said.
UK to Build Military Test Site to Combat GPS Jamming
The UK is to build a new facility to help protect military equipment against foreign GPS jamming amid a rise in hostile threats.
UK Launches First Military Satellite
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
UK Tests Lockheed Recon Drone Set to Replace Desert Hawk 3
A UK military team is testing a portable reconnaissance drone set to be operationalized by the end of this year.
