MOD progresses Merlin helicopter fleet extension to 2040

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy's Merlin helicopter Out-of-Service Date (OSD) Extension Programme remains on track, with formal approvals progressing through standard departmental processes.


https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-progresses-merlin-helicopter-fleet-extension-to-2040/ 

Peers warn UK must demonstrate stronger EU ties to the US

Members of the House of Lords have urged the Government to take a more proactive role in strengthening defence cooperation with European allies amid broader concerns over the future of the UK's relationship with the United States.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/peers-warn-uk-must-demonstrate-stronger-eu-ties-to-the-us/ 

Sound energy emerges as next-gen drone defense tool

Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. ("FRACTAL") has introduced a disruptive technology known as Acoustic Resonance Mitigation (ARM), which uses targeted acoustic energy to take down drones. ARM operates by directing sonic, ultrasonic, or subsonic waves at drones, creating destabilizing vibrations or disturbances in the boundary layer airflow. These effects can render a drone incapable of stable

ULA Vulcan earns green light for national security launches



Following a multi-year development effort and the successful completion of two rigorous certification flights, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket has officially received clearance from the United States Space Force to carry out National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions.