Major drone incident could shut UK airport within five years, expert warns
Major drone incident could shut UK airport within five years, expert warns
A major drone incident is “almost certain” to close a UK airport for a prolonged period within the next five years, according to a senior counter-UAS industry expert.
BAE Systems unveils next-gen directed energy and kinetic defence systems
BAE Systems unveils next-gen directed energy and kinetic defence systems
BAE Systems unveiled two new advanced defence solutions at AUSA, designed to provide layered counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and counter-missile capabilities.
Nearly half of Britons would not fight for UK despite rising support for defence spending
Nearly half of Britons would not fight for UK despite rising support for defence spending
Public support for increased UK defence spending has risen to 51%, but 48% of Britons say they would not take up arms under any circumstances, according to a new Ipsos survey. The findings reveal a divide between demands for stronger military capabilities and willingness to make personal or financial sacrifices.
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Major drone incident could shut UK airport within five years, expert warns
Major drone incident could shut UK airport within five years, expert warns
A major drone incident is “almost certain” to close a UK airport for a prolonged period within the next five years, according to a senior counter-UAS industry expert.
Defence
Nearly half of Britons would not fight for UK despite rising support for defence spending
Nearly half of Britons would not fight for UK despite rising support for defence spending
Public support for increased UK defence spending has risen to 51%, but 48% of Britons say they would not take up arms under any circumstances, according to a new Ipsos survey. The findings reveal a divide between demands for stronger military capabilities and willingness to make personal or financial sacrifices.
Security
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
Excelerate delivers Malta Mobile Command Centre and Lab to the University of Malta
The University of Malta now has a mobile connected operational environment housing workstations, real-time data processing, live video streaming and drone deployment in a single vehicle, that can be deployed wherever it is needed.
Space
Cornwall Space Cluster launches £15k legal support programme for space SMEs
Cornwall Space Cluster launches £15k legal support programme for space SMEs
Cornwall Space Cluster has partnered with Stephens Scown to offer specialist legal advice to space businesses, helping them protect intellectual property, prepare for investment and support future growth.
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UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
UK could spend £5bn on drones that cannot survive the battlefield, MyDefence warns
Britain risks investing billions in uncrewed systems that may struggle to operate in a drone-saturated battlefield unless survivability is designed in from the outset, MyDefence has warned.
UK drone companies ‘starved of oxygen’ after successful trials, warns Evolve Dynamics
UK drone companies ‘starved of oxygen’ after successful trials, warns Evolve Dynamics
British drone companies risk proving their technology only to find the orders needed to scale never arrive, Evolve Dynamics CEO Tom Redman has warned.
Major drone incident could shut UK airport within five years, expert warns
Major drone incident could shut UK airport within five years, expert warns
A major drone incident is “almost certain” to close a UK airport for a prolonged period within the next five years, according to a senior counter-UAS industry expert.
Royal Navy deploys Merlin HM2 helicopters to protect UK nuclear deterrent
Royal Navy deploys Merlin HM2 helicopters to protect UK nuclear deterrent
The Royal Navy has deployed four Merlin HM2s to Scotland to rehearse nuclear deterrent protection and demonstrate the helicopter’s advanced ASW capabilities.
Airport chiefs urge government to tackle business rates
Airport chiefs urge government to tackle business rates
AirportsUK chair Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith has warned rising costs risk holding back future investment.
Viasat orders ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX Terminals for Ka-band networks
Viasat orders ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX Terminals for Ka-band networks
Viasat has placed an order for multiple ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX terminals approved to operate on Viasat’s global NextGen Ka-band network, providing resilient SATCOM connectivity for defence and government users.
Cornwall Space Cluster launches £15k legal support programme for space SMEs
Cornwall Space Cluster launches £15k legal support programme for space SMEs
Cornwall Space Cluster has partnered with Stephens Scown to offer specialist legal advice to space businesses, helping them protect intellectual property, prepare for investment and support future growth.
ClearSpace selected to deliver UK’s first active debris removal mission
ClearSpace selected to deliver UK’s first active debris removal mission
The UK-led programme will remove two defunct satellites while creating specialist jobs, supporting supply chains and building capability in the growing in-orbit services sector.
BAE Systems unveils next-gen directed energy and kinetic defence systems
BAE Systems unveils next-gen directed energy and kinetic defence systems
BAE Systems unveiled two new advanced defence solutions at AUSA, designed to provide layered counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and counter-missile capabilities.
Nearly half of Britons would not fight for UK despite rising support for defence spending
Nearly half of Britons would not fight for UK despite rising support for defence spending
Public support for increased UK defence spending has risen to 51%, but 48% of Britons say they would not take up arms under any circumstances, according to a new Ipsos survey. The findings reveal a divide between demands for stronger military capabilities and willingness to make personal or financial sacrifices.
Royal Navy deploys Merlin HM2 helicopters to protect UK nuclear deterrent
Royal Navy deploys Merlin HM2 helicopters to protect UK nuclear deterrent
The Royal Navy has deployed four Merlin HM2s to Scotland to rehearse nuclear deterrent protection and demonstrate the helicopter’s advanced ASW capabilities.
NAD and CDS want accelerated capability as DSEI UK 27 launched
NAD and CDS want accelerated capability as DSEI UK 27 launched
As the National Armaments Director (NAD) and the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) launched DSEI UK 2027 yesterday, they said faster capability delivery, greater innovation and improved readiness are required to ensure the UK and its allies are suitably prepared for any future conflict.
Warwickshire Police turns to AI to review the quality of investigations
Warwickshire Police turns to AI to review the quality of investigations
An eight-agent system checks investigation records against policing standards, with officers retaining responsibility for decisions.
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
UK Connect Defence launches Rapid Broadband Kit
A new solution designed and manufactured in the UK, is set to deliver resilient integrated 5G and LEO satellite services broadband connectivity via a single rugged unit, connecting people, systems and services for defence, humanitarian and remote operations, with no external supporting infrastructure.
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