United Kingdom Defence News

Air Defence Politics

Royal Air Force to Become a Digital Power

10 Dec, 15:53
2 min read

United Kingdom Defence Ministry released the 2022 Equipment Plan on November 29, 2022, giving hints about the aircraft that will retire.

Ammunition Weapon / Missile

The UK Orders NLAWs to Saab

10 Dec, 12:42
1 min read

British Defence Ministry ordered the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system from Saab (NLAW), worth $280 million.

Ammunition Weapon / Missile

Hydra Rockets with APKWS Kits Intercept Fast-Moving Drones

05 Dec, 18:13
2 min read

BAE Systems announced with a press release that 70mm rockets with APKWS kits hit Class-2 UAVs travelling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.

Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Royal Navy Orders Unmanned Submarine

03 Dec, 12:38
1 min

The Royal Navy ordered its first unmanned submarine to Marlin Submarines (MSubs). The company has two years to produce Cetus.

Air

The United Kingdom Cancels Additional A400M Acquisition

02 Dec, 19:16
1 min read

The United Kingdom wraps up additional A400M procurement plans. The budget constraints are the main reason for the decision.

Weapon / Missile

Royal Navy Selects NSM

29 Nov, 19:35
1 min read

The Royal Navy has selected Kongsberg's NSM solution as a next-generation anti-ship surface-to-surface weapon.

Navy / Maritime

BAE Systems Launches the first Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow

28 Nov, 13:47
4 min read

Royal Navy’s first Type 26, frigate HMS Glasgow meets water slowly to undergo outfit, testing and commissioning.

Air Defence Politics

Japan Joins Britain and Italy in making 5th Gen Aircraft

23 Nov, 02:14
2 min read

Japan has entered the final stages of talks with the United Kingdom and Italy to jointly develop and build a next-generation fighter jet.

Investment

BAE Systems Agrees on Sale Of Stake in BNA

22 Nov, 16:42
1 min read

BAE Systems has agreed with Nurol Holding A.Ş. to sell its 49% holding in Nurol BAE Systems Hava Sistemleri Anonim Sirketi (“BNA”).

Air Logistics

SAF Leap of Voyager

21 Nov, 13:57
2 min read

The RAF Voyager and Airbus completed a significant leap in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to bypass fossil fuels. .

Land

Sweden Orders two new CV90 variants

19 Nov, 14:36
1 min read

The Swedish Defence Materials Administration has awarded BAE Systems contract for producing two variants of the new Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90).

Navy / Maritime

BAE Secured £4.2 Bn Order for Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates

16 Nov, 13:40
1 min read

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the next phase in the Type 26 frigate programme, with a £4.2 billion contract awarded to BAE Systems.

Air Bilateral Relations Interview / Exclusive File

BAE Systems Wants to Deepen Relations with TUSAŞ’s TF-X

07 Nov, 00:15
7 min read

Turkish–UK relations improve by the lifting of sanctions. BAE Systems' role in the TF-X project is presented with exclusive interviews with professionals.