United Kingdom Follow United Kingdom with news and analysis from the Aerospace Global News team, gathered here in one place. Latest First UK-built Britten-Norman Islander in nearly 60 years rolls out at Bembridge News First UK-built Britten-Norman Islander in nearly 60 years rolls out at Bembridge Britten-Norman August 3, 2026•2 min read Rolls-Royce boosts forecasts as aerospace, defence and AI markets accelerate News Rolls-Royce boosts forecasts as aerospace, defence and AI markets accelerate Rolls Royce July 31, 2026•3 min read Brontanax: Britain’s first autonomous CCA unveiled by BAE Systems News Brontanax: Britain’s first autonomous CCA unveiled by BAE Systems BAE Systems July 22, 2026•5 min read BAE Systems unveils new-gen BlackThorn warhead for drones, missiles and air-defence systems News BAE Systems unveils new-gen BlackThorn warhead for drones, missiles and air-defence systems BAE Systems July 22, 2026•3 min read TEKEVER unveils British AR6 heavy-lift drone with 200 kg payload and 500 km range News TEKEVER unveils British AR6 heavy-lift drone with 200 kg payload and 500 km range drone July 22, 2026•3 min read Canada joins multinational GCAP project in an observer role News Canada joins multinational GCAP project in an observer role Global Combat Air Programme July 21, 2026•2 min read UK’s first F-35As bought for training, not NATO nuclear role News UK’s first F-35As bought for training, not NATO nuclear role Lockheed Martin F-35 July 16, 2026•3 min read Russia turns to A-50U and Su-57 Felon as drone hunters amid strained air defences News Russia turns to A-50U and Su-57 Felon as drone hunters amid strained air defences drone July 12, 2026•5 min read RAF to receive upgrades across entire Typhoon fleet in £5.4 billion programme News RAF to receive upgrades across entire Typhoon fleet in £5.4 billion programme BAE Hawk Mk 65 July 10, 2026•3 min read UK aerospace and defence sectors add £46.8bn as aircraft backlog grows News UK aerospace and defence sectors add £46.8bn as aircraft backlog grows ADS July 9, 2026•5 min read Hybrid warfare: Russia launched drones from shadow ships into European countries News Hybrid warfare: Russia launched drones from shadow ships into European countries drone July 3, 2026•4 min read UK unveils £5 billion drone investment to transform Army, Royal Navy and RAF News UK unveils £5 billion drone investment to transform Army, Royal Navy and RAF drone July 1, 2026•4 min read UK commits £8.6bn to Tempest fighter and GCAP under new Defence Investment Plan News UK commits £8.6bn to Tempest fighter and GCAP under new Defence Investment Plan Artificial Intelligence June 30, 2026•5 min read RAF Protector RG1 drone spotted with mysterious Outdragon pod in Cyprus News RAF Protector RG1 drone spotted with mysterious Outdragon pod in Cyprus MQ-9B SkyGuardian June 25, 2026•4 min read India turns to retired RAF Jaguars to keep ageing strike fleet in service News India turns to retired RAF Jaguars to keep ageing strike fleet in service IAF June 23, 2026•5 min read RAF Protector drone flies through European airspace in first for RAF News RAF Protector drone flies through European airspace in first for RAF Drones June 12, 2026•4 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
