Russian Threats to Drone Factory Near RAF Base Prompt Urgent Calls for Defence Spending Increase

Russian threats to drone factory near RAF base prompt urgent calls for defence spending increase

Russian threats to a drone factory near an RAF base have prompted calls for an urgent increase in defence spending.

RAF receives Saab Giraffe 1X radars for drone defence

Saab UK has delivered Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force for use in counter-drone operations, with the equipment intended to support the detection and tracking of uncrewed aerial systems on deployed operations. The post RAF receives Saab Giraffe 1X radars for drone defence first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

Britain commits another £1.1 billion to Eurofighter Typhoon, sustaining RAF air defence and aerospace exports into the 2040s - Defence Industry Europe

Britain will invest a further £1.1 billion in Eurofighter Typhoon upgrades and long-term support, keeping the combat aircraft in service into the 2040s while the Royal Air Force prepares for a new generation of crewed and autonomous systems.