Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ Uncrewed Interceptor Successfully Engages Drone in First Demo Flight
By Allied Dispatch UK TECHNOLOGY | Defence Innovation Airbus has announced a major milestone in autonomous aerial defence following the successful first demonstration flight of its “Bird of Prey” uncrewed…
Why the UK Cannot Afford to Look Away from Russia
By Allied Dispatch UK ANALYSIS | Global Strategy & Maritime Power Events in the Middle East continue to dominate headlines, drawing political and military attention towards a rapidly evolving crisis.…
RFA Lyme Bay Prepared as Minehunting ‘Mothership’
MARITIME SECURITY | Royal Fleet Auxiliary Operations The Royal Navy has officially announced that the Bay-class landing ship RFA Lyme Bay is being prepared to serve as a “mothership” for…
RAF Gunners Become First ‘Drone Aces’ After Blasting Iranian Threats from the Sky
By Allied Dispatch UK OPERATIONS | Middle East Update In a historic first for the Royal Air Force, four personnel from the RAF Regiment have been officially recognised as “Aces”…
UK Bolsters Ukrainian Skies: New £100 Million Air Defence Package Announced
By Allied Dispatch UK DEFENCE ASSISTANCE | Ukraine Support The UK Government has announced an urgent £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to bolster the protection of its cities…
RAF Brize Norton Selected for First New MoD-Built Forces Homes in a Decade
By Allied Dispatch UK DEFENCE ESTATE | Infrastructure & Welfare The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that construction is set to begin on the first new-build military family homes…
Wales Expands Support for Armed Forces Families with New ‘Service Child’ Definition
By Allied Dispatch UK DEFENCE POLICY | Education & Welfare The Welsh Government has announced a significant expansion of the definition of a ‘service child,’ a move designed to ensure…
Dragon’s Shield: HMS Dragon Arrives to Bolster Cyprus Air Defences
By Allied Dispatch UK ANALYSIS | Eastern Mediterranean Operations The Royal Navy’s “Dragon” has officially entered the fray. After a high-speed 3,500-mile transit from Portsmouth, HMS Dragon (D35) has arrived…
NATO’s 2025 Report: A Shift Towards Constant Readiness
By Allied Dispatch UK NATO News | Annual Report NATO today released its 2025 Annual Report, which sets out how the Alliance is adapting to a more uncertain and demanding…
£283 Million Deal to Sustain UK Defence Boat Fleet and Support Industry
By Allied Dispatch UK UK Defence News The UK Government has announced a £283.5 million package to maintain and support around 3,000 smaller military vessels used across the Armed Forces.…