Air Defence How will RAF Typhoons help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi drones and missiles? How will RAF Typhoons help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi drones and missiles? Royal Air Force (RAF) 21 Oct 2026 Royal Navy adds suspected counter-drone launchers to HMS Dauntless Royal Navy adds suspected counter-drone launchers to HMS Dauntless Royal Navy 15 Oct 2026 Tories pledge £10bn for “Britannia Shield” missile and drone defence system Tories pledge £10bn for “Britannia Shield” missile and drone defence system Air Defence 6 Oct 2026 Leonardo DRS sets up UK subsidiary and launches tactical radar production Leonardo DRS sets up UK subsidiary and launches tactical radar production Counter-UAS 6 Oct 2026 More than 25% of UK defence firms plan to invest £100m+ over the next year More than 25% of UK defence firms plan to invest £100m+ over the next year UK defence industry 1 Oct 2026 Royal Navy to defend neutral Ireland from beyond the 12-mile limit Royal Navy to defend neutral Ireland from beyond the 12-mile limit Royal Navy 28 Aug 2026 NATO moves beyond air policing as Black Sea defence mission evolves NATO moves beyond air policing as Black Sea defence mission evolves NATO 6 Aug 2026
