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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Raytheon, part of RTX, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence to co-produce key components of the Stinger short-range air defence missile in Europe.

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“The RAF are committed to the exploitation of autonomy and other complimentary technologies in a range of systems.”

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“The RAF are committed to the exploitation of autonomy and other complimentary technologies in a range of systems.”

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SNP MP Stephen Gethins used Commons questions to demand a clear assurance from the Government that no part of Ukraine should be ceded to Russia under the pressure of war.

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Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for local production of guided rockets.

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Boeing subsidiary Tapestry Solutions is introducing artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to accelerate U.S. military transportation planning, according to the company.

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