United Kingdom News

Former Flagship, Current “Victorinox”: HMS Albion
Navy / Maritime

Former Flagship, Current “Victorinox”: HMS Albion

The U.K. Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Albion (L14), which currently leads the United Kingdom’s Littoral Response Group (North), visited Turkiye.

RAF Aircraft Launched 53 ASRAAMs to Target Drones
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

RAF Aircraft Launched 53 ASRAAMs to Target Drones

RAF announced that Typhoon and F-35B Lightning II jets had conducted their largest-ever mass firing of ASRAAM at Banshee drone targets.

Russian Aircraft Engaged RAF Intelligence Plane
Air Bilateral Relations

Russian Aircraft Engaged RAF Intelligence Plane

The Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft engaged with a Royal Air Force aircraft. United Kingdom Secretary of Defence Ben Wallace announced the incident.

Royal Navy Wildcat Completed SHOL Trials
Navy / Maritime Air

Royal Navy Wildcat Completed SHOL Trials

Royal Navy has passed another milestone for its rotary-wing fleet. Wildcat HMA Mk 2 completed Ship Helicopter Operating Limitations (SHOL) trials.

First Test for Artillery Guidance Kit
Ammunition

First Test for Artillery Guidance Kit

BAE Systems announced that the first test of LR-PGH (Long Range Precision Guidance Kit) was completed.

The RAF Receives the first PROTECTOR UAV from GA-ASI
Unmanned Systems

The RAF Receives the first PROTECTOR UAV from GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced that the first Protector RG Mk1 UAV had been handed over to the Royal Air Force (RAF).

Akar visits the UK with Defence Industry Cooperation Agenda
Air Bilateral Relations Engine and Transmission

Akar visits the UK with Defence Industry Cooperation Agenda

Defence Minister Akar went to the U.K. to meet British Defence Minister Ben Wallace. Akar is expected to meet some defence industry companies.

The UK and Poland to develop a ‘Future Common Missile’
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

The UK and Poland to develop a ‘Future Common Missile’

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Poland’s Defence Minister Mariusz Bazczak signed an Air Defence Complex Weapons MOU in Poland.

Royal Navy Solves Air Defence Destroyers' Engine Problems
Land Engine and Transmission

Royal Navy Solves Air Defence Destroyers' Engine Problems

Royal Navy announced that HMS Dauntless has undergone trials, and its engine problems have been solved with the Power Improvement Project (PIP).

Britain Acquires Additional REMUS UUVs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Britain Acquires Additional REMUS UUVs

U.S. defence company HII announced the delivery of three REMUS 100 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) to the Royal Navy.

Nurol Makina is participating in DVD 2022
Land Expo and Air Show

Nurol Makina is participating in DVD 2022

Global 4x4 armoured vehicle designer, manufacturer, and technology integrator Nurol Makina will participate in DVD2022 in Millbrook, the United Kingdom.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to replace Sister Ship for navy drill
Navy / Maritime

HMS Queen Elizabeth to replace Sister Ship for navy drill

Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier will replace its sister ship HMS Prince of Wales for a navy drill, which broke down last week.

SYS acquires English Defence Company AEI Systems
Investment

SYS acquires English Defence Company AEI Systems

Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) purchased a United Kingdom-based defence company, AEI Systems, for 1 billion TL.

HMS Prince of Wales broke down just after it left Portsmouth
Navy / Maritime

HMS Prince of Wales broke down just after it left Portsmouth

Royal Navy’s £3bn flag carrier HMS Prince of Wales broke down just one day after departing from Portsmouth.