DEALS

United Kingdom

News, deep dives, and analysis — every United Kingdom story, newest first.

159
Articles
42
Beats covered
4
Reporters on beat
Aug 17
Last updated
Sort
An image, provided by the UK Ministry of Defence, depicts a DragonFire laser engaging an airborne target.
United Kingdom

Britain Accelerates Deployment of Laser Weapons on Warships

Ministry of Defence Aims to Install DragonFire Lasers by 2027 In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities and counter the growing threat of drones, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced plans to equip its warships with laser weapons by 2027, five years ahead of the original schedule. The move comes as part of…

UK’s Watchkeeper Drones Deemed a “Disaster” Compared to Israel’s Hermes 450
United Kingdom

UK’s Watchkeeper Drones Deemed a “Disaster” Compared to Israel’s Hermes 450

The UK’s fleet of Watchkeeper drones, based on Israel’s successful Hermes 450, has been deemed an “unmitigated disaster” by critics due to extensive modifications, crashes, and inability to operate in poor weather conditions. Despite costing £1.4 billion for 54 drones, none are currently on operational deployments, reports The Times Hermes 450: The “Best Drone in…

— The DroneXL Briefing · Free

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.

One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.

8,400+
Articles published
340+
Beats & desks
2020
Covering drones since
100%
Independent