United Kingdom (UK)

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.

UK Space Command and U.S. Space Command have conducted the two nations’ first joint military operation in space.

British-made alternative to the StormBreaker small diameter glide bomb.

The UK defense ministry has formally launched the hunt for a new light aerobatic training aircraft to replace the Grob G115 Tutor.

New industry partnerships are moving the Global Combat Aircraft Program closer to its multibillion-dollar design and development contract.

The first Britten-Norman Islander to be built in the UK in nearly 60 years is more than 50% complete.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has selected fellow Swiss company H55 as the battery provider for its SF-1 four-seat hybrid-electric aircraft.

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

Portuguese UAS developer Tekever has lifted the veil on the latest version of its AR3 platform after redeveloping it based on lessons learned in Ukraine.

UK eVTOL startup Vertical Aerospace has completed flight testing in windborne cruise mode.

The trinational industry team developing the sensor and communication suite for the fighter at the heart of the Global Combat Air Program formed a consortium.

MBDA is exploring how it will respond to a UK requirement for a tactical ballistic missile.

The UK defense ministry is exploring interim alternative standoff weapons for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

UK defense procurement minister Maria Eagle has been sacked from government in a reshuffle, just days before she was due to address the UK’s flagship defense exhibition DSEI.

A multinational startup has secured a UK defense ministry contract to test a ramjet-powered artillery round

Arora Group confirms it formally submitted its Heathrow West proposal to the UK government, a £25 billion alternative to Heathrow Airport’s £49 billion plan.

Norway has deferred a decision on what helicopter it plans to employ on a new fleet of warships even as it selected the BAE Systems Type 26 frigate to provide the future naval combatant.