The UK government has confirmed a significant acceleration in its defence manufacturing capabilities, committing £600 million this year to the production and supply of military drones for Ukraine. This investment has already resulted in the delivery of over 85,000 units in the past six months, a move Defence Secretary John ...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced the successful neutralisation of multiple unauthorised drones during a recent NATO summit in The Hague, which took place between 24 and 25 June 2025. This operation underscored the critical role of Dstl’s SAPIENT open standard in facilitating coordinated international defence responses ...
Babcock International Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL 1) in Warsaw to explore the creation of a joint helicopter sustainment and training centre for the Polish Armed Forces. The proposed development is intended to strengthen Poland’s ability to maintain and operate ...
The Royal Air Force has commenced NATO air defence operations over Poland, with Typhoon fighter jets conducting their first patrol as part of Operation Eastern Sentry. The mission follows a significant Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, described as the most serious violation of NATO airspace since the invasion of ...