Labour MP and ex-Royal Marine Fred Thomas is urging sweeping reforms to streamline regulation, expand test sites and create a single authority so the UK can rapidly develop, test and field uncrewed military systems.

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Scotland has signed a new agreement aimed at expanding cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the space sector, following a Letter of Intent between industry body Space Scotland and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.

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The UK has successfully demonstrated advanced networked radar and sensor fusion across multiple air platforms, marking a significant step towards faster and more accurate air threat detection, the Ministry of Defence has said.

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The British Army has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch a new accelerated engineering degree focused on drones and autonomous systems, aimed at strengthening the UK’s domestic skills base.

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The Ministry of Defence has awarded a two-year £33.6 million support and services contract to Airbus Helicopters UK for the initial maintenance and support of six H145 helicopters entering service with the UK Armed Forces..

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The Ministry of Defence has announced a rapid £140 million investment in drone and counter-drone technology through the newly formed UK Defence Innovation.

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The UK lacks adequate defences against advanced missile threats and is exposed to attack as a result, according to comments made in the House of Commons during Defence questions.

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The Ministry of Defence says it is accelerating the development and adoption of uncrewed systems, while acknowledging that regulation remains a major barrier.

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Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed an air-to-air missile firing using an MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft during a live exercise in Australia, marking what the company describes as a first-of-its-kind autonomous engagement.

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A new report warns that Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine shows no sign of easing, despite improvements in interception rates, with sustained pressure on energy infrastructure, cities and civilians continuing to define the conflict.

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