United Kingdom

GCAP Partners Launch ‘Edgewing’ Joint Venture to Design Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partners, comprising the UK, Italy, and Japan, have launched the “Edgewing” joint venture.

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GM, NP Aerospace to Offer Infantry Squad Vehicle for UK’s LMV Program

GM Defense and NP Aerospace have partnered to jointly pitch the Infantry Squad Vehicle for the British Armed Forces Light Mobility Vehicle initiative.

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British Army Reinforces Logistical Backbone With Over 200 New Rheinmetall Trucks

The British Army has accepted 217 trucks as part of a 2024 project to increase the service’s heavy tactical support fleet.

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British Firm Builds ‘Ultra-Compact’ Navigation System for Tactical Drones

UK-based HBK has developed an “ultra-compact” inertial navigation system designed to support high-precision localization in tactical drones.

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British Defense Project Targets Space-Based Weather Monitoring

The UK has invested $6.9 million to reinforce its space-based weather monitoring capability for national defense.

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UK Trials Single-Operator Control of Three Drone Systems From Crewed Vehicle

The UK has tested multiple autonomous systems operated from a crewed vehicle, with a single operator controlling a drone and two ground robots.

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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.

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UK Funds Next-Gen Typhoon Jet Radar 

The UK has approved funding for a new radar on the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet.

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New UK-Built Device Uses Light for Secure Defense Connectivity

Edinburgh-based pureLiFi has rolled out a new wireless system that uses invisible light instead of radio waves to transmit data.

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Australia ‘Confident’ in US Nuclear Sub Deal Despite Review

Australia said it is "very confident" in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review.

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