Raytheon UK, in collaboration with the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), has successfully tested the High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) integrated onto a British Army Wolfhound armored vehicle. This test, conducted at Dstl’s range in Porton Down, represents the first of its kind in the UK. The HELWS, […] The post UK successfully tests Raytheon’s laser gun first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (MOD) and MBDA have announced the renewal of their partnership for complex weapons, extending their collaboration for another decade. The new Portfolio Management Agreement, known as PMA2, is valued at a minimum of £6.5 billion and aims to deliver advanced weapon systems to the UK Armed Forces with increased […] The post UK and MBDA extend partnership for advanced weapon systems first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced a comprehensive new military aid package for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in Odesa. The aid package, which underscores the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine, includes critical artillery systems, ammunition, and precision missiles. The newly announced military aid package includes […] The post Ukraine to get additional artillery systems from UK first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The British military has recently conducted trials of a cutting-edge mobile directed energy system under Project Ealing. This innovative project harnesses radio frequencies to disrupt circuits, potentially providing a solution to counter drone threats. Additionally, plans are underway to deploy laser weapons by 2027, marking a significant advancement in military technology. Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), […] The post British Army conducts trials of directed-energy weapon first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps disclosed Italy’s delivery of Storm Shadow/SCALP EG stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine, alongside contributions from France and the United Kingdom. Shapps made the announcement during his visit to the MBDA UK production site, where British Storm Shadow missiles are assembled and modernized. While Italy’s government has not officially confirmed the […] The post Ukraine gets cruise missiles from Italy first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The UK Ministry of Defense has announced that the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 – has completed its fire testing phase. Armed with advanced survivability features and formidable firepower, the Challenger 3 embodies a new standard of lethality and resilience. The commencement of fire testing signals the culmination of intensive […] The post British Army’s future tank completes live firing tests first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ties between their nations. A key highlight of their discussions will be the unveiling of a collaborative effort to develop the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery System (RCH 155), to be integrated onto Boxer vehicles. This […] The post UK to buy German-made new artillery system first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The United Kingdom has included Paveway IV laser-guided bombs in its latest military aid package to Ukraine, marking the first instance of such assistance. Military commentator Jonathan Beal revealed this on its X account, indicating that these bombs were part of the recently announced aid package totaling a record £500 million (approximately $617 million). However, […] The post Ukraine to get laser-guided bombs from UK first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The United Kingdom announced plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to defend its airspace, as confirmed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Sunak emphasized the strong bond between Poland and the UK, stressing that in the face of the war in Ukraine, this […] The post UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Poland first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype. As noted by the company, Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and survivable tank ever operated by the British Army. Equipped with cutting-edge armor and formidable firepower, the Challenger 3 represents a significant leap in technological prowess, […] The post Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more