United Kingdom (UK)

In its report on the UK F-35 program—published Oct. 31—the lawmakers said the fleet “faces significant capability gaps.”

The UK Space Agency is building out its satellite tracking capabilities.

The Defense Ministry is looking to set up a single unit to manage its satellites, creating an opportunity for closer cooperation between ISR and satcoms programs.

A UK firm is adapting tech developed for smartphones and driverless automobiles to provide the navigational accuracy for a new generation of low-cost munitions.

When Dronamics was founded 11 years ago, the Bulgarian startup took a contrarian view to the emerging commercial drone market.

The European Space Agency has dropped the Truths mission from its €22 billion ($25.5 billion) planned submission to member ministers.

Hybrid Air Vehicles, developer of the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, says it has secured reservations for three aircraft for military use.

London’s Metropolitan Police service has launched a pilot drone service to see if the technology can help them respond more quickly to emergency calls.

Airline pilots are increasingly looking at factors beyond salary when it comes to deciding whether to stay with their current employer or move on.

The Turkish government has finally confirmed it will soon take delivery of surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules from the UK, after a long process.

London eVTOL operations will require buy-in from existing urban public transportation providers and local and national governmental entities, officials say.

The Coventry, UK, city council has deployed uncrewed aircraft systems on a wide variety of missions.

MROs in the UK must navigate complicated regulatory challenges and competition for qualified labor after Brexit.

The UK government-sponsored Future Flight Challenge officially came to an end in 2024, but on Sept. 29 the follow-on Future Flight Program announced a £4.4 million slate of awards.

Two documents serve to outline efforts to help develop the UK’s electric air industry by the country’s regulator and illustrate how contentious its work is.

The UK defense ministry says it will invest in technology to detect lasers being aimed at spacecraft.

Canada, long a poster child for ploddy defense procurement processes, is looking to shed that reputation while also bolstering its local supply base.

Carrier operations are proceeding, but the UK’s Lockheed Martin F-35 program still faces major capability gaps.

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Heavy-lift drone logistics and medical delivery services are among 14 projects selected to receive £4.4 million ($5.9 million) in UK government funding.

Pakistani carrier Airblue says that it has received permission to begin flights to the UK.

The UK Space Agency on Sept. 25 said it is setting up the Satellite Gateway Services program to foster local businesses by acting as an anchor customer.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is a major step closer to regaining access to the UK.

Lasers, maneuvering satellites and spaceplanes are getting more attention as Western militaries look to counter threats to their space systems.