The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated a rapid development programme, designated Project Nightfall, to produce a new tactical ballistic missile aimed at significantly enhancing long-range strike capabilities. Announced this week, the project seeks to deliver a ground-launched system capable of carrying a 200kg conventional high-explosive warhead over a range ...
Second Front Systems (2F) and StirlingX have announced a strategic partnership on 13 January 2026, aimed at accelerating the deployment of sovereign, high-assurance drone capabilities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), the national security sector, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators. The collaboration focuses on providing a secure and ...
Boeing has significantly expanded its industrial presence in the United Kingdom following the successful completion of its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. This strategic integration marks a pivotal shift in the UK’s aerospace and defence manufacturing landscape, specifically with the transition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast operations to Boeing. Under the terms ...
The Ministry of Defence has announced that Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS), a role he will assume in October 2026 with an accompanying promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General. The appointment, which has received formal approval ...
April 10, 2026
Air - Astroscale UK Advances MoD Orpheus Mission Following Critical Design Milestone
Astroscale UK has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Ministry of Defence’s Orpheus mission,
April 10, 2026
Air - UK Army Receives Initial H145 Jupiter Helicopters Under Accelerated Procurement
The British Army has reached a significant operational milestone with the delivery of the first two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC
