A new low-cost surface-to-air missile being developed with European allies will initially be fielded with a minimum deployable capability before being upgraded through successive improvements.

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The first of the new medium-lift military helicopters for the UK is expected to enter service in January 2031.

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The UK government has confirmed that United States forces are authorised to use British military bases only for limited defensive strikes against Iranian missile facilities, according to a series of parliamentary answers from the Ministry of Defence.

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More than 120 British Army units are now training to operate uncrewed air systems as the Army expands its use of drones and autonomous technologies across the force.

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Forecasts produced by the Ministry of Defence indicate that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will remain significantly more expensive than conventional jet fuel for the foreseeable future.

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The United States has unveiled a new experimental aircraft designed to combine jet-like speed with the flexibility of helicopter operations.

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Typhoon fighter jets have shot down an uncrewed aerial system and intercepted a drone during overnight defensive operations in the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Defence.

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The Ministry of Defence is exploring options to develop an airborne electromagnetic attack capability as part of wider efforts to strengthen operations in the electromagnetic battlespace.

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British military forces have intercepted a one-way attack drone launched from Iran towards Iraq, according to the Ministry of Defence.

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BAE Systems has delivered its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kit, a production milestone for the widely used precision-strike system.

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