United Kingdom News

DSEI UK 2025: KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System Goes Abroad
Land Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

DSEI UK 2025: KORKUT 100/25 SB C-UAS System Goes Abroad

ASELSAN’s KORKUT 100/25 SB hard-kill C-UAS system using ATOM 25 airburst ammunition has made its first appearance at a foreign exhibition during DSEI UK 2025.

The UK became part of the multinational CAVS at DSEI 2025.
Land Expo and Air Show

The UK became part of the multinational CAVS at DSEI 2025.

The UK joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System initiative through a technical agreement with Norway but the country has not made any procurement decisions.

DSEI UK 2025: Scheibel Unveils Armed Camcopter Variants
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

DSEI UK 2025: Scheibel Unveils Armed Camcopter Variants

Scheibel, known for Camcopter S-100 RUAV for maritime use, unveiled the armed variants S-101 and the scaled-up S-301 at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition.

Nurol’s NMS 4x4 Set to Enter the British Army’s Inventory
Land Expo and Air Show

Nurol’s NMS 4x4 Set to Enter the British Army’s Inventory

The British Army exhibited the NMS 4x4 armoured vehicle, planned to enter the inventory, alongside in-service armoured fighting vehicles during DSEI UK 2025.

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Variant with Vertical Launch JAGM
Land Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Variant with Vertical Launch JAGM

Rheinmetall unveiled the Fuchs JAGM fire support vehicle with a module for six M299 VLS sets for AGM-179 JAGM missiles at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition.

From FARA to Air Defence: MSI Adapts XM915 for C-UAS/RAM
Land Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

From FARA to Air Defence: MSI Adapts XM915 for C-UAS/RAM

MSI Defence has unveiled the LW20G short-range air defence system utilising General Dynamics’ XM915 compact 20x102 mm Gatling gun at DSEI UK 2025 exhibition.

Türkiye to join the United Kingdom’s DSEI 2025 with 28 firms
Expo and Air Show

Türkiye to join the United Kingdom’s DSEI 2025 with 28 firms

The DSEI UK opens tomorrow with 1,627 companies from 50 countries. Türkiye ranks 12th with 28 firms, while Israel joins the expo despite official restrictions.

UK Embarks on Sceptre 155 mm Ramjet-Assisted Shells
Land Ammunition

UK Embarks on Sceptre 155 mm Ramjet-Assisted Shells

The UK MoD has awarded a contract to Tiberius Aerospace startup for the development and trials of the Sceptre 155 mm ramjet-assisted artillery shell.

Rheinmetall Integrates Skyranger 35 on KF41 Lynx AFV
Land Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Rheinmetall Integrates Skyranger 35 on KF41 Lynx AFV

Rheinmetall has unveiled the Lynx Skyranger 35, which brings the Skyranger 35 air defence system on KF41 Lynx's tracked chassis to be unveiled at DSEI UK 2025.

Saab to unveil low-cost Nimbrix Counter-UAS missile at DSEI
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Saab to unveil low-cost Nimbrix Counter-UAS missile at DSEI

Saab to introduce Nimbrix at DSEI, its first dedicated Counter-UAS missile, offering low-cost defence against drone swarms with deliveries planned for 2026.

UK Blocks Israeli Officials from Attending DSEI 2025
Bilateral Relations Expo and Air Show

UK Blocks Israeli Officials from Attending DSEI 2025

The UK has barred Israeli government officials from DSEI25 over Gaza operations, though Israeli firms such as Elbit and Rafael may still attend independently.

Norway Opts for UK Type 26 Frigates in Record Deal
Navy / Maritime

Norway Opts for UK Type 26 Frigates in Record Deal

Norway has selected the UK as its frigate partner, opting for BAE’s Type 26 in its biggest defence deal, ensuring interoperability and industry offsets.

The Royal Navy Suffers Reduced Operational Readiness
Navy / Maritime

The Royal Navy Suffers Reduced Operational Readiness

A former Royal Navy captain underlined a decline in the operational readiness of the surface fleet in various areas, like submarines and the support fleet.

The UK Embarks on Nightfall Low-Cost Ballistic Missile
Land Weapon / Missile

The UK Embarks on Nightfall Low-Cost Ballistic Missile

The UK MoD announced its plans for the Nightfall ballistic missile to be used on existing M270 MLRS as a low-cost alternative to the upcoming PrSM missiles.