RAF Orders More ECRS Mk2 AESA Radars for Eurofighter Upgrade
The UK MoD announced a new order for 40 ECRS Mk2 multifunction AESA radars to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons, valued at £650 million.
United Kingdom News
Air
Sensors
Air
Logistics
Sensors
Oman fades out, Qatar fades in with 12 more Eurofighters
Türkiye’s Eurofighter Typhoon sourcing plan may shift from Oman to Qatar, as Ankara weighs 12 additional Tranche 3A aircraft to avoid radar modernisation.
Land
UK slows Challenger 3 to avoid repeating Ajax mistakes
London says Challenger 3 production will wait for test data, reflecting lessons from the troubled Ajax programme and a push to keep integration intact.
Air
Logistics
Defence Politics
Modernisation
UK frames C-130J deal with Türkiye as £550m export win
Britain presents Türkiye’s C-130J programme as a £550m export win, but the figure blends modernisation with industrial impact, recalling Eurofighter ambiguity.
Land
Britain’s £6bn Ajax programme enters uncertain phase
The UK has paused Ajax trials on safety grounds, raising questions over a £6bn armoured vehicle programme intended to anchor the Army’s reconnaissance force.
Air
Türkiye prioritises F-35s as F-16 Block 70 path stays open
MoD Güler said Ankara does not foresee problems in the ongoing F-16 procurement process, while Türkiye’s primary objective is returning to the F-35 programme.
Air
Bilateral Relations
UK Embassy Details Türkiye’s Eurofighter Timeline and Rights
The UK Embassy has answered TurDef’s Eurofighter questions, providing the official delivery date and clarity on configuration and sovereign mission-data rights.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Royal Navy Employs SG-1 Fathom Underwater Glider for ASW
Royal Navy unveiled the SG-1 underwater glider, intended as a support to the anti-submarine and mine countermeasure capabilities as a part of Atlantic Bastion.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Rolls-Royce’s CASP Deal Signals Stronger AUKUS Momentum
Rolls-Royce’s $400 million CASP agreement follows Washington’s renewed backing for AUKUS and signals reinforced assurance in the trilateral submarine programme.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension
Following a five-month review, the U.S. confirms its commitment to AUKUS, opting to proceed with submarine cooperation as China’s pressure continues to rise.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
UK Confirms STRATUS LO Integration on Type 26 Frigates
The Royal Navy will integrate the future STRATUS LO subsonic cruise missile on its Type 26 frigates through the Mk41 VLS for improved ASuW capabilities.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo’s Proteus Heavy RUAV Completes Ground Tests
Proteus heavy RUAV, which is being jointly developed by Italian Leonardo and the UK’s Royal Navy, has completed ground tests prior to its maiden flight.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
UK signs £316m deal to bring DragonFire laser to fleet
The UK’s £316m DragonFire contract with MBDA UK advances shipborne laser defence, proving effects on ~650 km/h drones as well as small radar-evading UAVs.
Air
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Signs MoU with BAE Systems on Unmanned Platforms
TUSAŞ and BAE Systems have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on the development of unmanned air platforms.
