MBDA Completes Firing Test for Crossbow Cruise Missile
MBDA completed the first firing test for the Crossbow low-cost heavy cruise missile that can be fired from containers, developed for the UK’s requirements.
United Kingdom News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Land
Weapon / Missile
Supacat and Moog Polish the ASRAAM Launcher Truck Concept
Supacat and Moog displayed a new iteration of the ASRAAM platform based on the former’s HMT ACC 6x6, this time with the FMP launcher instead of a fixed erector.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Investment
FN Browning Group Acquires UK-Based Accuracy International
Belgian FN Browning Group has announced the acquisition of the UK-based Accuracy International, well-known for its specialisation in bolt-action sniper rifles.
Land
Weapon / Missile
UK Procures Boxer 8x8 SPG with RCH155 from Germany
The UK MoD announced that 72 Boxer 8x8 SPGs fitted with Rheinmetall’s RCH155 155 mm L52 remote-controlled artillery module will be acquired from Germany.
Navy / Maritime
UK Type 26 debate grows as Norway demand strains crews
Possible Type 26 diversion to Norway highlights Royal Navy crew shortages, raising debate over export priorities, industrial continuity and fleet readiness.
Investment
OYAK eyes dual-use defence tech acquisitions abroad
OYAK is exploring acquisitions of dual-use technology firms as it seeks access to defence-relevant technologies without directly investing in weapons systems.
Air
Weapon / Missile
The UK and France Sign Deal for Meteor BVRAAM’s Successor
The UK MoD announced a deal with France to jointly develop a successor to the Meteor ramjet-powered BVRAAM, starting with the exploration of different concepts.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Modernisation
Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut
A C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft being refurbished by the Turkish Air Force has been seen for the first time at Marshall Aerospace facilities.
Air
Weapon / Missile
MBDA Launches Development for STRATUS Cruise Missiles
Following the completion of the assessment, MBDA’s multi-national STRATUS cruise missile programme with two missiles is moving towards the development phase.
Air
Logistics
Bilateral Relations
Türkiye and the UK sign Eurofighter training support deal
BAE Systems announced a G2G deal covering training, support equipment, and services for the upcoming Eurofighter Typhoon fleet of the Turkish Air Force.
Air
Türkiye Has Secured 44 Eurofighters, Final 12 Still in Play
As Eurofighter negotiations with Qatar advance, Oman remains engaged, preserving the possibility of expanding Türkiye’s fleet to between 44 and 56 aircraft.
Bilateral Relations
Türkiye–UK defence and aerospace firms meet in Ankara
Türkiye and the UK’s defence and aerospace industries met in Ankara for B2B talks focused on cooperation, partnerships, and defence and aerospace projects.
Land
Britain’s land warfare dilemma puts Tulpar on the radar
Following failed armoured vehicle programmes, Otokar’s Tulpar has emerged in UK defence debate as a possible response to the British Army’s unresolved IFV gap.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Communication
UK Explores MUM-T Capability for AH-64 Attack Helicopters
The UK intends to develop/integrate UAVs to team up with its fleet of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters by providing ISR, electronic warfare, and strike support.
