BlackThorn’s multi-role modular architecture and low-cost, high-volume manufacturing design signals a fundamental shift in how the UK defence sector is approaching munitions for autonomous systems, counter-drone capability and one-way effectors. BAE Systems has unveiled BlackThorn, a new generation multi-role modular warhead developed specifically for the autonomous and attritable platforms that are ...
The completion of nearly 300 new-build homes for Armed Forces families in Gloucestershire marks a significant milestone in the most ambitious transformation of UK military housing in more than 50 years – and signals a sustained pipeline of construction, retrofit and estate development work across the defence estate. The Defence Infrastructure ...
A major contract extension with BAE Systems and Team Tempest partners will sustain more than 4,500 jobs across the UK and draw on a nationwide supply chain of around 600 companies as the UK’s Future Combat Air System programme moves into its next phase of development. The government has announced a ...
The unveiling of Brontanax at Farnborough International Airshow marks a defining moment for UK sovereign combat air capability – and signals a significant and growing pipeline of opportunity for the defence and aerospace supply chain. BAE Systems has unveiled Brontanax, the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, at Farnborough International ...
August 7, 2026
Air - Thales Secures NSPA Contract for Deployable Air Navigation System in Demonstration of NATO Procurement Route
Thales has been selected by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to supply a Deployable Tactical Air Navigation system to
August 7, 2026
Air - Royal Navy's Dragon Rider Trials Prove Drone Armada Concept Over 200 Miles of Southern England
A week-long exercise integrating multiple uncrewed systems with Wildcat helicopters, Royal Marines and ship commanders has demonstrated that long-range drone
