MBDA has formally unveiled STRATUS as the new name for the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme, revealing updated missile designs.

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Poland has shot down multiple Russian drones that crossed into its airspace during Moscow’s latest overnight strike on Ukraine.

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The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has reached another milestone with the launch of a new consortium, bringing together defence electronics champions from the UK, Italy and Japan.

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The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight drew huge crowds to Ayr’s Low Green, where a UK Defence Journal team member documented the atmosphere through a set of striking photographs.

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Robin Radar Systems has unveiled what it calls a breakthrough upgrade to its IRIS counter-drone radar, extending detection range from 5km to 12km. #DSEI2025

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Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty has delivered a stark warning that Britain’s approach to drones may fall short of the pace set by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, telling Westminster Hall that “the nature of warfare has changed”.

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Veterans Minister Al Carns told MPs that uncrewed systems have transformed modern warfare as profoundly as the machine gun or the Dreadnought, warning Britain must lead this revolution or risk falling behind.

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Lords clashed over Irish neutrality and defence spending as ministers confirmed the UK and Ireland will refresh their defence cooperation MoU for 2026.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is monitoring Russia’s deployment of advanced missile systems, including the Kinzhal and Zircon.

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Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturer, Ukrspecsystems, has announced a £200 million investment programme in East Anglia.

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